Boost VC
Venture capitalActively deployingSan Mateo · Pre-Seed–Seed · 10 people tracked
Also known as Boost VC Accelerator · Boost VC Crypto · Boost VC Deep Tech · BOOST VC MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
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Investment thesis
Boost VC focuses on being the earliest institutional backer of founders tackling ambitious, science-driven and frontier technology problems. The firm emphasizes investing 'first' in areas such as aerospace, robotics, biotech and crypto, supporting founders from the earliest stages. Its team combines scientific, operational and financial expertise to help portfolio companies build and raise follow-on capital, providing hands-on post-investment support and community building for founders working on hard, deep-tech challenges.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directoriesFounder mafia
4 people who came through Boost VC went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 44 of 58 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×17SaaS ×11Deep Tech ×9Fintech ×8Consumer ×7Hardware ×7Enterprise Software ×6Gaming ×6
HQs:United States×21India×2Argentina×1Switzerland×1United Kingdom×1Sweden×1
Investments · 58 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 32025 · 102024 · 32023 · 82022 · 42021 · 32015 · 132 dated
3DLOOK uses patented computer vision and AI to convert smartphone photos into structured body measurements and composition data for health, fitness, apparel, and insurance applications.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investors500 GlobalAlmaz CapitalTLF VenturesTMT InvestmentsFlyer One Ventures
Foundational Bio is building an AI-native, fully automated laboratory ("self-driving lab") that replaces manual workflows to increase the speed and reliability of life-science experimentation.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechRobotics
Co-investorsHartmann CapitalDraper B1SOSV
Octane AI builds AI-powered tools that help ecommerce brands create personalized shopping experiences.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechIrvine, US
Matthew Schlicht(Executive Officer, Director)Leif K-Brooks(Cofounder)Ben Parr(Founder)in
Board seatBrayton Williams· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsBullpen CapitalJavelin Venture PartnersMaC Venture CapitalNelstone VenturesGeneral Catalyst
Agnostiq (now part of DataRobot) provides an agent workforce platform for building, operating, and governing enterprise AI agents, including tools like Covalent for orchestrating compute to deploy agents across edge, cloud, or on-prem environments.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise Software
Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Differential VenturesGreen Egg VenturesScout VenturesScout VenturesTensility Venture Partners
ArMatrix builds snake-like robotic arms designed to enter confined and hard-to-reach spaces without requiring human entry.
Deep TechHardwareRobotics
Co-investorspi Venturesboundless venturesCrane Venture PartnersgradCapitalInuka Capital
Crypto commerce platform for real-world spending
Fintech
Sergej K.(Founder)inPatric StillerinSergej Kotliar
Co-investors3Comma Capital500 GlobalDraper AssociatesFulgur Ventures
Blue Ocean Gear manufactures smart buoys and software for commercial fishing operations, enabling real-time tracking and monitoring of fishing gear via satellite and radio connectivity.
AgTechHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Good Growth CapitalConservation International VenturesGratitude RailroadLocus Ventures+1 more
Contrary is a venture capital firm that publishes research and analysis on emerging technologies and market trends.
Sector Agnostic
Eric Tarczynski(Founder, Managing Partner)
Co-investorsHumba VenturesInflection VenturesAlign VenturesAndreessen HorowitzChevron Technology VenturesCrossbeam Venture Partners+6 more
bondu is an AI-powered, screen-free companion toy for children ages 4–8 that holds spoken conversations, tells interactive stories, plays games, and supports daily routines while remembering past interactions.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardware
Co-investorsSamsung NextFoundersMakers FundSamsung Ventures
Cascade Biocatalysts develops engineered biocatalysts designed to be more cost efficient, reusable, and longer-lasting with a wider operating window and higher output.
BiotechCleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsDenver, US
James Weltz(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inAlex Rosay(Founder)in
BoardJared Campbell(Director)
Co-investorsAmplify.LACool Climate CollectiveRange VCSpacecadet VenturesTen VC
Castle is a platform for creating, playing, and sharing games built by a community of creators.
ConsumerCreator EconomyGaming
Co-investorsHaystackRed Swan VenturesScript CapitalWinklevoss Capital
Reddy Book is an online sports betting and live gaming platform offering cricket, football, and casino games with real-time odds and account management tools.
GamingMarketplacesPropTechDetroit, US
Max Nussenbaum(Founder/CEO)inTim Dingman(Founder/COO)inScott Lowe(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorWinklevoss Capital
Castle builds trust infrastructure for the modern internet, helping organizations detect and prevent fraud and account takeover attacks.
CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Johan Brissmyr(Founder/CEO)inSebastian Wallin(Founder/CTO)in
BoardShardul Shahin
Co-investorsIndex VenturesY CombinatorFirst Round CapitalF-Prime CapitalWalking VenturesSparkLabs Global Ventures+1 more
Credshields provides AI-driven security audits and threat prevention services for blockchain protocols and enterprise infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Shashank .(Founder)inIndranil Roy(Founder)in
Co-investorsDraper Associates
Dognosis builds "olfaction AI" that pairs trained biomedical detection dogs with a non-invasive canine brain-computer interface and machine learning to identify disease-associated volatile organic compounds in breath samples.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHealthtech
Akash Kulgod(Founder)inItamar Bitan(Founder)in
Co-investorsDraper AssociatesDeep Checks
Drapr provides virtual try-on technology for clothing that enables shoppers to preview apparel online and helps brands increase their digital sales.
ConsumerE-commerceSaaSSan Francisco, US
David Pastewka(Founder)in
Co-investorsCabra VCNeer Venture PartnersSmart Partnership CapitalY Combinator
San Francisco, US
Noah Karesh(Chief Executive Officer, President and Secretary)inAnthony Ventre(Chief Operating Officer)in
BoardGary Dillabough(Director)
Reno-based Forml builds AI software that unifies enterprise data to create custom models and run workflows, initially for banking and fintech.
Reno, US
Satchel Hirsh(Executive Officer, Director)inShaine Hirsh(Director)
BoardJon Basset(Designated by UMBALTI FBO NextGen Ventures Fund III, L.P.)
Co-investorsDraper AssociatesNextGen Venture Partners
Globevestor is an online investment platform that allows accredited investors to invest in startups as part of a diversified portfolio.
FintechSan Mateo, US
Ankur Shrivastava(Co-founder)inP N Raju(Co-founder)Penumetcha Narasimha Raju(Executive Officer, Director)
Human First developed Atlas, a platform providing evidence and insights related to digital health measurement; the company and its Atlas product have been acquired by ICON.
Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtech
Gregory Whiteside(CEO)
Co-investorsDorm RoomLux CapitalThreshold VenturesArkitekt Venturesboldstart venturesMaverick Ventures+6 more
Denver, US
Eileen Douglass(Chief People Officer)Daniel Kahn(Chief Operating Officer)Siobhan Maio(Chief Revenue Officer)inBrittany Albrinck(Chief Financial Officer)
BoardJohn (Christopher) Teets(Director)Robert Swanson(Director)
Co-investorsAndreessen Horowitz
Intrinsic Power develops AI-optimized power management hardware and software for data centers, unlocking 40% additional capacity by coordinating power flows across servers, cooling, backup systems, and renewable generation.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnergyWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
Broc TenHouten(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsPlug and Play Ventures
Kite and Lightning is a content and portfolio site focused on augmented reality, virtual reality, and extended reality technologies across applications including retail, education, gaming, and consumer experiences.
Deep Tech
Co-investorsComcast VenturesCourtside Ventures
Libra is an AI workspace for legal teams and law firms, providing tools to support legal workflows.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaS
Co-investorsLinden CapitalMerantix CapitalLiberty City VenturesXBTO
Make Sunsets sells Cooling Credits representing stratospheric sulfur dioxide injections intended to offset carbon dioxide warming effects.
CleantechClimate TechDirect to Consumer
Co-investorsDraper Associates
Manolin provides a SaaS intelligence platform for aquaculture that aggregates farm data and delivers actionable insights on fish health, risk management, and operational planning.
AgTechData & InfrastructureSaaS
Co-investorsBlue Revolution Investments G.P.Innovation Norway
Matta develops hardware, software, and industrial AI that unify factory vision, sensor data, and AI agents into a single queryable record of production for manufacturers focused on quality.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareLondon, GB
Douglas Brion(Founder)inSebastian Pattinson
Co-investorsGiant Ventures Global LlpInMotion VenturesUnruly CapitalFinTech CollectiveLakestar
A mobile game developer that creates games for smartphone and tablet platforms, consistently achieving high revenue rankings in the mobile gaming market.
ConsumerGamingSan Francisco, US
Josh Buckley(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsKima VenturesLuminari CapitalStandard CryptoY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzCollab+Currency+3 more
Mino Games is a remote-first mobile and PC games studio behind collectible franchises Cat Game, Dog Game and MinoMonsters.
Co-investorsExpansion Venture CapitalAndreessen HorowitzCollab+CurrencyEarl Grey CapitalKonvoy VenturesStandard Crypto+1 more
Mino Games is a fully remote mobile game studio that develops character-driven titles such as Cat Game, Dog Game, and MinoMonsters 2, featuring collectible characters and community-focused gameplay.
ConsumerGaming
Co-investorsCollab+CurrencyKonvoy VenturesRaptor GroupStandard CryptoWaverley CapitalACE & Company+3 more
Brett Kuprel(Founder)in
Co-investorsDraper Associates
nunu.ai develops multi-modal AI agents designed to test, play, and simulate games for quality assurance and live player cooperation.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerGamingZH, CH
Jan Schnyder(Founder)inKyrill Hux(Founder)inNicolas Muntwyler(Founder)in
Co-investorsHartmann CapitalTIRTA VenturesY CombinatorA16Z Speedrun
nyad.ai develops AI-powered microscopy image analysis for wastewater treatment operators, using computer vision and deep learning to classify organisms and floc characteristics in activated sludge and provide real-time corrective action recommendations.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechBirmingham, US
Virginia Szepietowski(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcTechstarsDraper AssociatesFirst Avenue Ventures
Oureon Technologies builds advanced sensing systems—including radar, acoustic sensors, passive RF, and airspace awareness software—for defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure applications.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareAustin, US
Tucker Dordevic(Founder)in
Co-investorsBling CapitalBVVCDraper AssociatesJHH vcEnsemble VCFlyover Capital+1 more
Pageport provides software that automates lead conversion, marketing, and client communications for financial advisors and tax accountants.
Marketing TechSaaSSales Tech
Co-investors2048 Ventures
Parallax Worlds provides AI-powered robots for factory floors, combining 3D digital twin technology with robot training to enable production-ready deployment in two weeks.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Tanmay Agarwal(Founder)in
Co-investorsKakao VenturesGaingelsGS FuturesMana VenturesPear VCSpacecadet Ventures+1 more
Payman provides an orchestration layer that lets AI agents move money while meeting the security, compliance, and control standards used by banks and financial institutions.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSDurango, US
Tyllen Bicakcic(CEO)in
BoardPrashanth Pillareddy(Director)
Co-investorsAmbush CapitalCoinbase VenturesLoup VenturesMirana Ventures
Potato builds software that connects scientific research intent to laboratory execution, enabling research teams to accelerate the translation from experimental design to hands-on lab work.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechSaaS
Merrit Savener(VP of Commercial)
Co-investorsAllen Institute for AI (AI2) IncubatorEnsemble VCAlumni VenturesCPT CapitalDolby Family VenturesDraper Associates+5 more
Radiant Nuclear develops Kaleidos, a portable nuclear microreactor designed to replace diesel generators for remote locations and provide resilient backup power to hospitals, datacenters, and military installations.
Deep TechEnergyHardwareEl Segundo, US
Doug Bernauer(Founder & CEO)inBob Urberger(Founder)in
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Andreessen HorowitzBeyond CapitalCantos VenturesCarbonCrosscut Ventures+15 more
Ripio is a cryptocurrency infrastructure and liquidity provider serving Latin America, offering services across DeFi, gaming, and DAOs.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Sebastian Serrano(Founder)in
Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupFenbushi CapitalFundersClubNXTPPantera CapitalSPiCE VC+1 more
Shakepay is a Montreal-based regulated fintech that lets Canadians buy, sell, and earn bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies via its app and a bitcoin-rewards Visa prepaid card.
Co-investorsGolden VenturesQED InvestorsBoxOne Ventures
Showplace helps short-term and vacation rental property owners design and furnish their properties, offering interior design, 3D renderings, branding materials, product sourcing, and installation options.
MarketplacesPropTechTravel & Hospitality
Mari(Head of Design)
Co-investorsMatchstick VenturesTaurus Ventures
Solideon is a manufacturing platform specializing in bespoke aerospace vehicle production, including custom-designed aircraft and components.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechHardwareRoboticsSpace TechDenver, US
Oluseun Taiwo(Founder & CEO)inJoel Ilfill(CTO)
Co-investorsACADEMY INVESTORCentre Street PartnersDellin InvestmentsMD One VenturesTechstarsVibe Capital+6 more
SKY-I is a platform that aggregates fragmented space environmental data into a single system, offering 3D mapping of orbital conditions, satellite positions, and environmental hazards from VLEO to cislunar space.
Deep TechSaaSSpace TechWoking
Bianca Cefalo(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investors7percent VenturesBlue Wire CapitalFemale FoundersOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)Seraphim SpaceSie Ventures
Seattle, US
Luis Ivan Cuende(Director)inDaniele Levi(CEO)
BoardTommaso Prennushi(Director)
Co-investorsBlockchain CapitalDraper Associates
Storyline provides an AI-powered platform that generates hyper-personalized video content for financial professionals to use in client retention, engagement, and education.
AI & Machine LearningFintechMarketing TechMalibu, US
David Navama(Executive Officer)
BoardMichael Partnow(Director)Andrew Paley(Director)
Co-investorsNew Leaf Invest
Utility Profit is a utility setup platform for property managers that automates tenant utility connections and generates referral revenue when tenants activate services through integrated partnerships with utility providers.
B2B MarketplacesPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsNextGen Venture PartnersCapital FactoryDraper AssociatesFounders FundGigafund
Sunsama is a daily planning and task management tool that integrates with Microsoft Teams, allowing users to convert messages into tasks, share daily plans with teammates, and post progress updates.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSKailua, US
Travis Meyer(Founder)inAshutosh Priyadarshy(Founder)in
Co-investorsAltaIR CapitalFrontier VenturesGlobevestorLaunchCapitalY Combinator
Teleporter creates immersive reality experiences (VR, XR, AR, MR) focused on social interaction and gaming.
ConsumerGaming
Co-investorsArya VenturesStartersHubWePlay VenturesCollective Spark
Torram provides institutional-grade Bitcoin infrastructure developed as an open-source project.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech
Vakeesan Mahalingam(Co-founder & CEO)inLee Raj(Co-founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsDraper AssociatesSilvermine CapitalTRIVEBlockchain Founders FundMH VenturesSide Door Ventures
Unocoin is a cryptocurrency exchange and trading platform based in India that enables users to buy, sell, and trade Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Crypto & Web3FintechIndia, IN
Abhinand Kaseti(Founder)inHarish Bv(Founder)in
Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupDigital Finance GroupDraper AssociatesFundersClubFuture Perfect Ventures2020 Ventures+3 more
Web3 domain company; raised a $65M Series A.
Las Vegas, US
Matthew Gould(Executive Officer, Director)inBraden Pezeshki(Founder)in
Co-investorsDivergenceDraper AssociatesPantera CapitalRed Beard VenturesSound Media VenturesTokoin+7 more
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Exits · 2
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Libra · kalkine.ca · Sep 4, 2026
Potato · spudsmart.com · Aug 21, 2026

Shakepay · help.shakepay.com · Aug 19, 2026
Intrinsic · seekingalpha.com · Aug 17, 2026
Intrinsic Power · pulse2.com · Jul 19, 2026

CredShields · ambcrypto.com · Jul 15, 2026
Castle · research.castlelabs.io · Jul 14, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Boost VC made?
- Boost VC has 58 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 14 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Boost VC invest at?
- Boost VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Boost VC's typical check size?
- Boost VC typically writes checks of $500K.
- What sectors does Boost VC focus on?
- Boost VC focuses on Biotech, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Energy, Robotics, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech.
- Where is Boost VC located?
- Boost VC is headquartered in San Mateo, US.
- Does Boost VC lead rounds?
- Yes, Boost VC leads investment rounds.
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