Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$500K to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Underscore VC
4 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Brian DevaneyPartnerFocus: AI and B2B software.
Chris GardnerPartnerFocus: investing in and building companies.
Lily LymanPartnerFocus: workflow automation and Vertical AI investments.
Gabrielle McCarthySenior Investment AssociateFocus: early-stage B2B software.
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Writes $500K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.Before you pitch
Ownership target7-10%, 10-12%, > 12%
How to reach them[email protected]
Notable investments
CodaSalsifyproject44CloudZeroTetraScienceH1Goldcast
In their words
HomeUnderscore VC is a Boston-based venture capital firm backing founders applying AI to real-world problems, at Pre-Seed and Seed.underscore.vc
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.
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What stage does Underscore VC invest in?
Underscore VC reports entry at pre-seed, seed.
How much does Underscore VC invest?
Underscore VC reports checks of $500K to $3M.
Does Underscore VC lead rounds?
Yes. Underscore VC says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Underscore VC?
Brian Devaney (Partner), Chris Gardner (Partner), Lily Lyman (Partner).
Is Underscore VC active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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