Alpha 8
Alpha 8 Group

Fueling the Future of Technology Capital

Private capital for robotics, automation, and the established businesses they transform.

About Us

Transforming robotics and automation from bold ideas into real-world impact.

At Alpha 8, we unlock the potential of robotics, automation, and enabling technologies by bridging visionary creators with distribution powerhouses. Our mission: to build lasting competitive moats, spark renewed momentum across our companies, and deliver exceptional value to our partners.

What We Do

Committed capital, funded transformation.

Control acquisitions

We acquire established, cash-generative businesses where technology can change the slope, taking control positions with capital committed at close.

Funded transformation

Robotics, automation, AI, and software programs are underwritten and funded on day one, not promised for later.

Aligned partnership

Founders and families roll meaningful equity and share in the value the plan creates, with governance built for the long hold.

Distribution strength

We bridge visionary creators with distribution powerhouses, connecting enabling technologies to the platforms that scale them.

Our Team

Operators, builders, and stewards of capital.

Leadership & Team
Rob Wilson

Rob Wilson

Founder and CEO
  • Founder and Former CEO, ROBO Global
  • Founder and Former CEO, Shavelogic
  • Former FVP, Presidents Council, Royal Bank of Canada
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Dan Newman

Dan Newman

Director · Strategic Operations
  • Co-Founder and COO, PathGuard Cybersecurity
  • Former freelance writer, WSJ and Washington Post
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Toby Loftin

Toby Loftin

Director · Corporate Development
  • Founder, BP Capital Fund Advisors
  • Director, Institutional Sales, Royal Bank of Canada
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JJ Jamal

JJ Jamal

Director · Deal Origination
  • Former Director, Business Development, AMD
  • Former Sales Leader, IBM
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Amber Lightbound

Amber Lightbound

Corporate Development Manager
  • Former CEO, Ether Elixir
  • Founder, Canvasia Private Art
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Board of Directors
Frank Newman

Frank Newman

Board of Directors
  • Former US Deputy Treasury Secretary
  • Former CEO, Bankers Trust
  • CEO, PathGuard Cybersecurity
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Ron Nicol

Ron Nicol

Board of Directors
  • Former Senior Partner and Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group
  • Chairman Emeritus, The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
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Senior Advisors
Brian Donohoe

Brian Donohoe

Senior Global Advisor · Partnerships
  • Former International Sales Leader, Hewlett-Packard, Unisys, Sabre
  • Former Global Executive Search Partner, ChampionScott, H.I.E.C.
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Michael Rodriguez

Michael Rodriguez

Senior Advisor · Finance
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Baylor University
  • Managing Director, Solideo Advisors
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Baxter Hines

Baxter Hines

Senior Advisor · Digital Strategy
  • Chief Investment Officer, Honeycomb Digital Investments
  • Former Portfolio Manager, NFJ Investment Group
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Arun Sankaran

Arun Sankaran

Senior Advisor · Defense Industrial Base
  • EVP, Vendor Risk Intelligence, Babel Street
  • Co-Founder and Former CEO, 202 Group
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Jim Thompson

Jim Thompson

Senior Advisor · Defense Industrial Base
  • President and Chief Growth Officer, Knexus AI
  • Co-Founder, 202 Group
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Neil Waterman

Neil Waterman

Senior Advisor · Capital Markets
  • Chairman, Catapult Partners
  • Co-Founder, The Legacy Alliance
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Alex Winslow

Alex Winslow

Senior Advisor · Capital Markets
  • Co-Founder and CEO, Harvester Wealth
  • Former Senior Wealth Strategist, Northern Trust
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Capital Partners

Deal Access

Current opportunities, memoranda, interactive models, and supporting materials are shared with qualified partners through our secure deal room. Access is by invitation and subject to confidentiality obligations.

All deal materials are private and confidential.
Contact

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info@alpha8.co

Alpha 8 Group LLC · Dallas, Texas