Plus Eight Equity Partners

Plus Eight Equity Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm co-founded by techno luminaries Richie Hawtin and John Acquaviva, alongside Wall Street veteran Rishi Patel. The firm invests in startups at the intersection of entertainment and technology, with a focus on music technology. The name is derived from the pitch control on a Technics 1200 turntable, symbolizing the theme of evolving music through technology. The firm leverages its deep network in music and technology to provide strategic guidance and mentorship to its portfolio companies.