Jake Medwell
Founding Partner
Miami Connection
In 2014, Medwell brought Humin to Miami Beach for a high-profile launch event, introducing the contacts app to South Florida's influential social and tech networks. Through 8VC's investments in logistics tech like FlexPort and Project 44, he supports supply chain innovations that benefit Miami's role as a major port and logistics hub.
About
Jake Medwell is a serial entrepreneur who graduated from USC in 2011, where he founded Solé Bicycle Co. and grew it into an industry leader before its acquisition. He co-founded Humin, a mobile app acquired by IAC, BATON, a logistics tech firm sold to Ryder Systems in 2022, and Terminal Logistics, an AI supply chain company. In 2015, he co-founded 8VC, a venture capital firm based in Austin with over $6B AUM, where he leads the logistics and transportation practice, ranked 1 globally. His Miami connection stems from promoting Humin at events in Miami Beach in 2014 with local partners. Currently, he serves as Founding Partner at 8VC and advises companies like Lineage Logistics.