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Boost VC

Boost VC is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Mateo, CA, focusing on pre-seed investments in deep tech sectors such as AI, robotics, and cryptocurrency.

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Overview

What Boost VC does

What Boost VC is

Boost VC is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Mateo, CA, focusing on pre-seed investments in deep tech sectors such as AI, robotics, and cryptocurrency.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Venture Capital
Founded
Founded in 2012
Approximate age
About 14 years
Structured capabilities
Funder · Program host
Last reviewed
March 18, 2026

Official channels

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Capability profile

Boost VC as a funder

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Investment thesis

Boost VC focuses on investing in early-stage startups that have the potential to improve the lives of one billion people, particularly in deep tech sectors like crypto, space, biotechnology, AI, and robotics.

Focus narrative

As a generalist investor, Boost VC seeks to support ambitious companies across various sectors, emphasizing those that are influenced by social, technical, or regulatory pressures. The firm is willing to take risks that others may avoid, focusing on 'sci-fi tech' that has the potential to transform industries and create lasting impact.

Value beyond capital

Boost VC provides significant value to its portfolio companies through access to a vast network of resources, mentorship from experienced investors, and a strong brand reputation in the deep tech space. The firm emphasizes direct communication with founders, fostering a supportive environment for innovation and growth.

Terms and economics

Typical check
$500,000
Sweet spot
$500,000

Focus and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series B
Regions
Global · North America

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
70
Recorded notable exits
Coinbase and Colossal Biosciences

Portfolio context

Notable portfolio companies include: Radiant Nuclear: Developed a semi-sized 1 megawatt reactor, raising $300 million. Deepgram: An enterprise voice AI company that secured $130 million at a $1.3 billion valuation. Grid Aero: Focused on developing autonomous cargo-hauling drones, raising $20 million.

Capability profile

Boost VC as a program host

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Program thesis

Accelerating the sci-fi future by backing deep tech founders building seemingly impossible technologies across aerospace, robotics, biotech, crypto, energy, and defense.

Focus narrative

Sci-fi tech: aerospace, robotics, biotech, crypto, energy, defense, climate, AR/VR, materials science, oceans. Broad "impossible tech" definition.

Value and support

$500K standardized pre-seed check. 3-month program with housing and office space for relocating teams. One-week investment turnaround. Deep tech founder community. Founder Start program ($50K at $2M SAF) for earliest stage.

Terms and economics

Indicative investment
$500,000

Format and cadence

Typical duration
12 weeks
Typical cohort
15 companies
Cohorts per year
2
Format
In Person

Availability

Application state
Accepting

Focus and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed

Alumni and track record

Alumni context

Notable alumni: Radiant Nuclear (unicorn 2025, $165M), K2 Space (unicorn, $110M), Colossal Biosciences ($10.2B valuation, de-extinction), Gemini (IPO NASDAQ Sept 2025, $1.22B), Volley (30M+ homes).

Produced podcasts

Podcasts produced by Boost VC

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"Can't Be Done"Interview · 132 published episodes

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Structured regional focus

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Last reviewed

March 18, 2026

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