[1][2][3] Eight Sleep was founded in 2014 in San Francisco by Matteo Franceschetti, Massimo Andreasi Bassi, Andrea Ballarini, and Alexandra Zatarain.

In November 2024, Eight Sleep expanded to the United Arab Emirates as part of its Middle East growth strategy, citing studies showing 40% of UAE residents struggle with sleep quality.

[11] In 2021, The Strategist described the company's Pod mattress as the only product of its type able to provide perceptible temperature control.

[12] A more recent review from that website, however, noted that "the Eight Sleep's temperature-controlling features are easily found elsewhere for cheaper.

"[13] In February 2023, Eight Sleep started to require a paid subscription (with an annual cost ranging from $180 to $288) to access most of the Pod's functionality, including sleep tracking and variable temperature control.