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Boost VC

55 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA, 94401, US

Overview

Early stage venture capital firm investing in deep tech startups.

Founded

2012

Deals ยท 12mo

17

Links

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Stage focus

Seed
Series A

Geographic focus

Canada
United States

Sector focus

Bitcoin
Finance
Financial Services
Venture Capital

Investment portfolio

102rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Polyphron
Sep 2026Participated
$20 MSeed
HexemBio
Sep 2026Participated
$5 MOther Equity
Elita
Sep 2026Participated
$2 MSeed
SkinBit
Aug 2026Participated
$6 MSeed
Claryx
Aug 2026Participated
$4 MSeed
CodeIntegrity
May 2026Participated
$5 MSeed
Pitz
May 2026Participated
$3 MSeed
Parde
Apr 2026Led
$0.10 MSeed
Nyad
Mar 2026Led
$1 MSeed
Armatrix
Feb 2026Participated
$2 MSeed
Radiant
Dec 2025Led
$300 MOther Equity
Matta
Dec 2025Participated
$14 MSeed
Polyphron
Sep 2026Participated
$20 MSeed
HexemBio
Sep 2026Participated
$5 MOther Equity
Elita
Sep 2026Participated
$2 MSeed
SkinBit
Aug 2026Participated
$6 MSeed
Claryx
Aug 2026Participated
$4 MSeed
CodeIntegrity
May 2026Participated
$5 MSeed
Pitz
May 2026Participated
$3 MSeed
Parde
Apr 2026Led
$0.10 MSeed
Nyad
Mar 2026Led
$1 MSeed
Armatrix
Feb 2026Participated
$2 MSeed
Radiant
Dec 2025Led
$300 MOther Equity
Matta
Dec 2025Participated
$14 MSeed
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Deal Distribution

Boost VC: 102 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
Boost VC: 102 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed1150
Series A016
Series B02
Series C+02
Other Equity615

Monthly Deal Activity

Boost VC: 102 deals are recorded across 162 months.All available history.
Boost VC: 102 deals are recorded across 162 months. All available history
MonthDeals
May '131
Jun '130
Jul '130
Aug '130
Sep '131
Oct '130
Nov '130
Dec '130
Jan '140
Feb '141
Mar '140
Apr '140
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Jun '141
Jul '140
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Oct '140
Nov '140
Dec '140
Jan '151
Feb '150
Mar '150
Apr '150
May '150
Jun '151
Jul '150
Aug '150
Sep '150
Oct '151
Nov '151
Dec '150
Jan '160
Feb '160
Mar '160
Apr '160
May '162
Jun '160
Jul '161
Aug '161
Sep '161
Oct '161
Nov '160
Dec '162
Jan '172
Feb '170
Mar '170
Apr '172
May '170
Jun '170
Jul '170
Aug '170
Sep '170
Oct '171
Nov '171
Dec '170
Jan '180
Feb '180
Mar '180
Apr '180
May '181
Jun '180
Jul '182
Aug '181
Sep '181
Oct '181
Nov '182
Dec '182
Jan '190
Feb '190
Mar '191
Apr '190
May '192
Jun '190
Jul '190
Aug '190
Sep '192
Oct '190
Nov '191
Dec '190
Jan '201
Feb '200
Mar '200
Apr '200
May '200
Jun '201
Jul '201
Aug '202
Sep '200
Oct '200
Nov '200
Dec '200
Jan '210
Feb '211
Mar '210
Apr '211
May '211
Jun '211
Jul '211
Aug '210
Sep '212
Oct '210
Nov '210
Dec '210
Jan '222
Feb '220
Mar '222
Apr '221
May '221
Jun '221
Jul '221
Aug '221
Sep '221
Oct '221
Nov '220
Dec '220
Jan '231
Feb '231
Mar '230
Apr '232
May '231
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Dec '230
Jan '240
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Dec '253
Jan '260
Feb '261
Mar '261
Apr '261
May '262
Jun '260
Jul '260
Aug '262
Sep '263
Oct '260

Sector Breakdown

Boost VC: Enterprise Software is the largest displayed sector by deal count (26 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Boost VC: Enterprise Software is the largest displayed sector by deal count (26 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Enterprise Software26
Networks, Cloud & Communication25
AI & Machine Learning20
AR/VR19
Crypto & Blockchain17
Health & Life Sciences17
Fintech13
Space & Frontier Tech12
Gaming & eSports11
Data, Analytics & IT10
Hardware & Robotics10
Media & Entertainment10
Social & Community Platforms9
Clean Energy & Sustainability8
Professional Services8
Consumer & Lifestyle7
E-Commerce & Retail6
Transportation & Logistics6
Manufacturing6
Cybersecurity & Privacy4
Real Estate & Construction4
Marketing & Advertising4
Developer Tools4
Food & Agriculture3
Education & Workforce2
Government & Defense2
Travel & Hospitality1

Deal Size Distribution

Boost VC: 102 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Boost VC: 102 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M67
$5M-$10M16
$10M-$25M11
$25M-$50M3
$50M-$100M3
$100M-$250M1
$250M-$500M1
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

Boost VC: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (74 deals).All available history.

Top 10 of 11 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

Boost VC: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (74 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States74
Europe9
Canada7
Australia3
India3
Argentina1
103-00271
900661
D18 F5x21
Singapore1
Boost VC: 20 co-investors are shown, with Draper Associates sharing 13 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Shows up to 20 co-investors ranked by shared deals. Deals may be shared with multiple funds, so rows overlap. Capital is total round size, not fund cheque size.

Boost VC: 20 co-investors are shown, with Draper Associates sharing 13 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Draper Associates13
The Venture Reality Fund8
Founders Fund5
General Catalyst5
Mana Ventures5
Y Combinator5
Alumni Ventures4
Anorak Ventures4
Betaworks4
BITKRAFT Ventures4
Spacecadet Ventures4
Andreessen Horowitz3
Comcast Ventures3
Crosscut Ventures3
Digital Currency Group3
First Round3
Gaingels3
Menlo Ventures3
RRE Ventures3
Tandem Capital3

Investment Strategy

Boost VC: Led accounts for 17% and participating for 83% of round participation.All available history.
Boost VC: Led accounts for 17% and participating for 83% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led1717%
Participating8583%
Boost VC: Single-lead accounts for 71% and co-led for 29% of lead dynamics.All available history.
Boost VC: Single-lead accounts for 71% and co-led for 29% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead1271%
Co-led529%

Team

Aaron Stanton

Mentor

Adam Draper

Founder & Managing Director

Ashutosh Priyadarshy

Portfolio Company

Brayton Williams

Co-Founder and Partner

Emily Yu
Gus Domel

Principal

Kevin Johnson

Mentor