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Boost VC
Boost VC invests in startups at the moment when a big idea goes from possible to inevitable, through a technical breakthrough or social movement.
Overview
Boost VC invests in startups at the moment when a big idea goes from possible to inevitable, through a technical breakthrough or social movement. It is a $400M AUM VC based in the heart of Silicon Valley and has been around since 2012. The firm invests into emerging and frontier categories and leads or co-leads pre-seed rounds with $500k checks, with a mission to make sci-fi a reality.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2012
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Mateo
Corporate office
San Mateo, CA, United States
Principals
Adam Draper
Managing Director
Brayton Williams
Co-Founder & Partner
Maddie Callander
Partner
Gus Domel
PhD, Partner
Danielle Sosnick
Portfolio Support
Emily Yu
Senior Associate
Derek Brown
Head of Finance
Troy Kanji
Analyst
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Boost VC source proprietary deal flow?
Boost VC sources primarily through its accelerator program, Tribe, which attracts founders referred by alumni, the broader Draper network, and dedicated outreach to university labs and deep-tech hubs. The closed-loop community of over 250 portfolio companies continues to provide referrals and co-investment signals years after their own cohorts.
Does Boost VC participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Boost VC focuses on direct investments through an accelerator program and seed-stage deals. The firm does not publicly report a fund-of-funds strategy or significant LP commitments into other venture firms, concentrating its deployment on proprietary direct equity positions in pre-seed and seed companies.
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