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Boost VC

Pre-seed venture capital fund investing in deep tech and sci-fi startups.

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Boost VC is an early-stage venture capital firm and accelerator program that leads pre-seed investment rounds. Founded by Adam Draper, it specifically focuses on frontier and deep tech areas such as aerospace, nuclear energy, AI, robotics, and biotech. It is widely considered an alternative to traditional software accelerators like Y Combinator for founders building hard tech.

What it's for

  • Raise pre-seed venture capital for a deep tech or hardware startup
  • Find an accelerator alternative to Y Combinator tailored for frontier tech
  • Secure follow-on funding connections through a specialized investor network

Features

  • Pre-seed round leadership, typically providing $500k checks
  • Fellowship track for very early-stage teams
  • Focused portfolio backing aerospace, AI, nuclear reactors, and biotechnology
  • Extensive network aiding portfolio companies with follow-on funding

Pricing

Free. Equity investment; offers funding rounds (typically $500k) in exchange for equity.

Details

Type
Website
Category
Business & Money
Topic
Startup Accelerators
Open source
No
Platforms
Web
For
Pre-seed and early-stage founders building deep tech, hardware, and sci-fi technology.
Alternative to
Y Combinator, Techstars, SOSV
Tags
venture capital, deep tech, accelerator, pre seed, startups, funding

Why it was saved

  • @areen.vc, 24 August 2026: Offers $50k fellowship checks and backing for founders building deep tech, sci-fi, and frontier tech startups.

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