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Eight Sleep

Backed byValor Equity PartnersKhosla Ventures
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Pod — an AI-powered smart mattress cover that auto-cools, tracks heart rate and sleep stages, and adjusts in real time. Used by Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman, and 200K+ members.

Location
New York, United States
Raised
$150M+
Stage
Series C
Founded
2014
Category
Other
Funding
VC-backed
Team
51-200

Funding figures as of Jul 2025 · not independently verified

Founders of Eight Sleep

  • Matteo Franceschetti
  • Alexandra Zatarain

Investors backing Eight Sleep

  • Valor Equity Partners
  • Khosla Ventures

Frequently asked questions

What does Eight Sleep do?

Pod — an AI-powered smart mattress cover that auto-cools, tracks heart rate and sleep stages, and adjusts in real time. Used by Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman, and 200K+ members.

Where is Eight Sleep based?

Eight Sleep is based in New York, United States.

When was Eight Sleep founded?

Eight Sleep was founded in 2014.

How much has Eight Sleep raised?

Eight Sleep has raised $150M+ in their Series C round as of Jul 2025.

Who founded Eight Sleep?

Eight Sleep was founded by Matteo Franceschetti, Alexandra Zatarain.

Who has invested in Eight Sleep?

Eight Sleep is backed by Valor Equity Partners, Khosla Ventures.

How Eight Sleep would pitch themselves

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01Target customer

Customers in the Eight Sleep space — typically operators or teams running into the problem this product solves.

02Problem they solve

Pod — an AI-powered smart mattress cover that auto-cools, tracks heart rate and sleep stages, and adjusts in real time. Used by Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman, and 200K+ members. The category has historically been served by tools that miss the modern workflow this product is built around.

03Key differentiator

Eight Sleep differentiates on the sleep fitness company. Backed by Valor Equity Partners + Khosla Ventures, $150M+ raised — the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by Matteo Franceschetti + team.

04Go-to-market strategy

Growth-stage GTM — multi-channel revenue motion (direct enterprise sales, channel partnerships, marketplace listings). Vertical specialisation + verticalised AE teams targeting enterprise + mid-market.

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