Boost VC

Boost VC is a highly active venture capital firm specializing in deep tech investments, with a bold commitment to frontier and emerging technology sectors. Established over a decade ago, Boost VC focuses on providing early-stage funding, often positioning itself as the “first check” into deep tech. The firm operates with a hands-on approach, frequently leading pre-seed rounds with investments of up to $500,000 or offering $50,000 starter checks to help promising founders get their footing. This adaptable investment model allows Boost VC to support a wide array of groundbreaking innovations, from lunar transportation to cancer-detecting dogs and autonomous ocean robots.

Run by partners Adam Draper, Brayton Williams, and Maddie Callander, the team has cultivated a unique reputation in the venture world by nurturing companies at the edge of technological exploration. Their approach has led them to back projects as diverse as disease detection for aquaculture, automated chicken coops, hormone monitoring implants, and even reef restoration. As a nod to resilience, Boost VC encourages its founders to “be the cockroach”—a symbol of durability and adaptability.

Their portfolio reflects a commitment to deep tech's transformative potential, covering fields such as sustainable energy, space exploration, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Boost VC’s efforts extend beyond mere investment; the firm is known for its dedication to creating a supportive ecosystem for visionary entrepreneurs who are striving to push technological and scientific boundaries, fostering advancements that could reshape industries and impact the future on a global scale.