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Boosted

AcquiredYC S12

San Francisco, US · Delaware corporation · 51 employees · 3 known investors

Boosted manufactures electric skateboards and lightweight personal vehicles designed for short-distance commuting and recreational riding.

ConsumerHardwareElectric VehiclesUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S12)

MTMatt Tran
Matt Tranin𝕏FounderMatt Tran co-founded Boosted Boards and later Skip scooters, participating in Y Combinator's S12 and W18 cohorts respectively.
JUJohn Ulmen
John UlmeninFounder/CTOJohn Ulmen is founder and CTO of Boosted, which manufactures electric skateboards and lightweight personal vehicles for commuting and recreational use.
JR
Jeff RussakowExecutive

Board

SK
Samir KaulBoard director
PP
Patrick PitchetteBoard director
AJ
Anup JacobBoard director

Investors · 3

FundersClubSan Francisco · $250K – $5M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Rothenberg VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $10Mvia Mike Rothenberg · inferred

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$90.8M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2018–2024

▶$75.8MraisedJun 2019 · 21 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Tesla Raises $2.35B in Boosted Debt, Stock Offeringsfinance.yahoo.com · May 2019
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jeff RussakowExecutive Officer, Director
  • John UlmenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Samir KaulDirector
  • Patrick PitchetteDirector
  • Anup JacobDirector
Offering amount
$75.8M
Amount sold
$75.8M
First sale
Dec 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 1

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In the news

Fintech firm Boosted.ai secures fresh $15M funding - InvestmentNewsinvestmentnews.com · Nov 2024Boosted.ai Raises $15 Million to Transform Investment Management with Agentic and Generative AIbusinesswire.com · Nov 2024Tesla Raises $2.35B in Boosted Debt, Stock Offeringsfinance.yahoo.com · May 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does Boosted do?
Boosted manufactures electric skateboards and lightweight personal vehicles designed for short-distance commuting and recreational riding.
Who founded Boosted?
Boosted was founded by Matt Tran, John Ulmen.
Who are Boosted's investors?
Boosted's investors include FundersClub, Y Combinator, Rothenberg Ventures.
How much funding has Boosted raised?
Boosted has disclosed $90.8M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Boosted headquartered?
Boosted is headquartered in San Francisco, US.