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Boost VC

Boost VC, based in California, backs generalist startups at Pre-Seed, leading rounds with checks from $25k to $1m, including notable investment Deepgram.

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Entry stagePre-seed

Check size$25K to $1M

Leads roundsYes

FocusGeneralist

Latest fundn/a

Investing team5 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Boost VC

5 people on the investing team, 4 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Adam DraperManaging DirectorHe raised over $87 million for Boost VC Fund 4.

Brayton WilliamsCo-Founder & PartnerHe previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Xpert Financial, and is a Cal Poly alum.

Gus DomelPartnerHe leads the investment team and has expertise in robotics, bio, and aerospace.

Maddie CallanderPartnerFocus: post-investment and portfolio fundraising strategy.

Emily YuSenior AssociateShe is listed among the firm's key people in provided excerpts.

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Writes $25K to $1M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 1% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Notable investments

Deepgram

In their words

Boost VC: PreSeed Investors | $500k RoundsWe lead pre-seed rounds with $500k for deep tech founders in aerospace, nuclear, AI & more. #1 Deep Tech VC. 70+ investments/year. $5B+ follow-on raised.www.boost.vc

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On these lists

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Questions

What stage does Boost VC invest in?

Boost VC reports entry at pre-seed.

How much does Boost VC invest?

Boost VC reports checks of $25K to $1M.

Does Boost VC lead rounds?

Yes. Boost VC says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Boost VC?

Adam Draper (Managing Director), Brayton Williams (Co-Founder & Partner), Gus Domel (Partner), Maddie Callander (Partner).

Is Boost VC active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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