Boost VC

Boost VC

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

San Mateo, CA 8,076 followers

We lead Pre-Seed rounds for Deep Tech (crypto, space, bio, AI, robotics, VR, Sci-Fi).

About us

Boost VC is an early stage venture capital firm with $200m AUM in San Mateo, CA founded by Adam Draper & Brayton Williams. We lead Pre-Seed rounds for Deep Tech (crypto, space, bio, AI, robotics, VR, Sci-Fi).

Website
http://www.boost.vc
Industry
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
San Mateo, CA
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2012

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Employees at Boost VC

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    8,076 followers

    We’re incredibly proud of the impact our $50k Founder Start program has made, and we’re ready to accelerate it! 🚀 Our goal is to make 20 more FOUNDERS START INVESTMENTS before the end of the year. If you're a founder with a bold vision, APPLY NOW: https://lnkd.in/eSBtAYQp #startup #founders #innovation #investment #entrepreneurship

    View profile for Adam Draper ⏻, graphic

    Founder and Managing Director of Boost VC

    In February of 2024 (7 months ago), I wrote this blog post explaining our goal of getting more Deep Tech companies started… and it worked. Founders Start Capital deal: $50k for 2.5% IT SOLD LIKE HOT CAKES!!!!! Our goal was to invest in one “FOUNDERS START” team a month: After seven months of the experiment we have invested in 18 startups. Here are some examples of teams we invested in to get going: - A company that uses Dogs to diagnose cancer - A humanoid robotics startup - A company filtering mutations out of sperm - A professional robotics league - A company enabling the uploading of consciousness to a hard drive These were all teams who were at the earliest iterations of their concept and wanted a capital partner to help them in network and momentum. We are incredibly proud of the impact this program has made and wish to accelerate it. I hope that we can make 20 more FOUNDERS START investments before the end of the year. APPLY NOW (https://lnkd.in/gbQRsUUs) This program is being spearheaded by Gus Domel, PhD on our team. His email is gus@boost.vc — sending him a funny GIF does help your chances. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gvCWiQC7

    FOUNDER START CAPITAL. Round DEUX.

    FOUNDER START CAPITAL. Round DEUX.

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    🚀🌍 We recently held a Mad Libs pitch competition with Tribe 22 Founders!💡 Founders formed teams (not with their usual co-founders) and had just 10 minutes to come up with a pitch for a company tasked with solving the issue of microplastics in the ocean. The twist? The solution had to include a giraffe and involve flying! 🦒✈️ We couldn't be prouder of the innovative solutions and teamwork demonstrated. It’s clear that the Tribe 22 community has the creativity and drive to tackle even the most challenging global problems. 🌟 Kudos to all the teams for their brilliant pitches and a huge thank you to everyone who made this event a success. Here’s to the founders who are ready to change the world—one giraffe-powered, flying solution at a time! 🙌 #BoostFounderSummit #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #MadLibsPitch #Tribe22 #DeepTech #CreativeSolutions

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    🚀 We’re thrilled to announce that Boost VC has been ranked as the #1 Deep Tech Venture Capital Firm for 2024 by the TRUiC Team and Startup Savant! At Boost VC, our mission has always been to back the most ambitious founders tackling the world’s biggest challenges with cutting-edge innovation. We’re proud to support and invest in the startups that are pushing the boundaries of science and technology. Thank you to the TRUiC Team and Startup Savant for this incredible recognition, and to our community of founders, partners and supporters who make it all possible. Onwards and upwards! 🌍✨ Brayton ⏻ Adam Draper ⏻ Maddie Calland r Claire K ⏻ Derek Brown ⏻ Gus Domel, P D u Danielle Sosni #DeepTech #VentureCapital #Innovation #BoostVC #FutureOfTech https://lnkd.in/gRq7dEW9

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    Now is definitely the time to explore the potential of crypto in hard-tech disciplines. The future is bright! 🚀 #DeepTech #Crypto #Innovation

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    Pre-seed investing @ Boost VC

    We at Boost VC have been investing into both hardware and crypto for over a decade, and we think that right now is the best time to double down on the intersection of the two. If you're a founder in hardware, robotics, biotech, or any other hard-tech discipline: there's never been a better time to get into crypto. Latest thesis here:

    The Hard Crypto Thesis

    The Hard Crypto Thesis

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    At Boost VC, we’re excited about the convergence of the internet, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain technology driving digital transformations beyond the digital realm. We’re already seeing this innovation unfold through our investments in aerospace, ocean tech, and robotics. Check out the latest insights from Adam Draper ⏻ 🤖 #DeepTech #AI #Blockchain #Innovation #Investing https://lnkd.in/g5cnfFUq

    My Kids Will Have Everything.

    My Kids Will Have Everything.

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    🎉 Welcome Tribe 22 to Boost VC! 🎉 We just wrapped up the Tribe 22 Founder Summit, and we're beyond excited to officially welcome these incredible founders to the Boost community! 🚀 Our Founder Summit, held twice a year, is an opportunity for our latest investments to connect with the Boost team, build relationships with each other, and gain insights from keynote founders and VC speakers. Building a deep tech company is tough, but at Boost, we believe that community makes all the difference. That's why we're committed to fostering a strong network to help deep tech founders succeed. Welcome to the journey, Tribe 22! 🌟 Emily Yu Gus Domel, PhD Danielle Sosnick Maddie Callander Adam Draper ⏻ Brayton Williams ⏻ Claire K ⏻ Derek Brown ⏻ Interested in joining a future Tribe? Apply for funding on https://www.boost.vc/.

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    🚀 Boost VC Founder Start Program 🚀 We are thrilled to announce we are continuing our Founder Start Program! At Boost VC, we believe in empowering visionary founders to take the first leap in building groundbreaking Deep Tech companies. Each month, we invest $50K into one exceptional team to help them bring their startup idea to life. Whether you're in AI, robotics, space, or any other deep tech field, we want to support you in turning your vision into reality. 💡 Why apply? Get the initial capital to kickstart your startup. Join a community of innovators and entrepreneurs. Access to invaluable mentorship and resources. If you’re a founder ready to change the world, we want to hear from you! Fill out the form below to apply and start your journey with us. 👉 Link to Application Form: https://lnkd.in/eSBtAYQp If you're raising a full Pre-Seed round, don’t hesitate to reach out—we'd love to discuss how we can support your vision. Gus Domel, PhD, Maddie Callander, Emily Yu, Mark Beylin, Adam Draper ⏻, Brayton Williams ⏻, Derek Brown ⏻, Danielle Sosnick, Claire K ⏻ #startup #deeptech #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #BoostVC

    Boost VC Investment Application

    Boost VC Investment Application

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    Thank you so much for sharing your key takeaways from the Boost VC Founder Summit! 🚀 We’re thrilled to have the Abyiss team as part of our portfolio. We’re looking forward to supporting you on your journey and can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll accomplish. Here’s to many more milestones and successes ahead! 🙌

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    495 followers

    Last week, the Abyiss team had the pleasure to attend the Boost VC Accelerator Program in San Francisco! 🚀 Our key takeaways: 🦄 Unicorns are Cockroaches Before They Become Unicorns Adam Draper ⏻ highlighted the resilience and scrappiness that startups need before they scale to something huge. It’s a reminder that staying persistent through tough times is often what separates the winners from the rest. ⭐Innovating in the Payments Space Fascinating discussions with founders from across the globe taught us innovative payment models in countries like India, Japan, and Singapore. For instance, Paytm in India achieved massive adoption by printing and distributing QR codes for free to businesses—empowering them to easily onboard into their payment ecosystem. 🎯 Targeting Early Customers One of the most effective strategies to grow is to engage directly with early users on platforms like Reddit, X, and LinkedIn. By connecting with people in niche communities and personally reaching out, you can gain valuable feedback and build a solid base of early adopters. A huge thank you to the Boost VC team for organizing such a fantastic event. The support, knowledge, and community they’ve built are second to none. If you're a founder, we highly recommend connecting with them—an absolutely incredible group of people! 🙌 Drew Gillen Zach Robert

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    🚀 At our recent Founder Summit, we had an invaluable sales workshop led by Brandon F. Goldman and Brian Blumenfeld two leaders with decades of experience taking companies from startup to IPO. Brandon, who’s built successful sales teams at companies like SurveyMonkey (IPO) and Qualio, and Brian, who scaled go-to-market functions for hyper-growth startups like Tray.io, shared their MAPS framework: Market Overview Alternatives (competition) Problems You Solve Stats to prove Success For founders, creating a MAPS is essential. It helps you clearly define your market, stand out from the competition, and communicate your unique value to investors and customers. A well-crafted MAPS can be the blueprint for scaling your startup successfully. 🌟 #FounderTips #SalesStrategy #MAPSFramework #StartupGrowth

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