8090 (also known as 8090 Solutions or 8090 Labs) makes Software Factory, an AI-native software development lifecycle platform pitched as “the AI-native software factory for regulated enterprises.” Instead of a chat-based coding assistant, it’s a governed workspace where product teams describe business intent in plain language and coordinate AI agents to build production-ready applications, with complete visibility, control, and audit trails at every step — built specifically for industries like healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and federal government where compliance can’t be an afterthought.
The company was founded by Chamath Palihapitiya in January 2024, originally as a self-funded incubator for enterprise software startups, and is based in Redwood City, California. Palihapitiya took over as CEO in 2026 to lead its next phase.