Boost VC
Accelerator and seed fund investing in sci-fi technology including VR, drones, and space.
Boost VC is the fund for founders building genuinely weird, technically ambitious stuff that makes other VCs scratch their heads. Adam Draper has an uncanny ability to spot emerging categories before they're obvious - they were writing VR checks when everyone thought it was a joke. The accelerator program is intense but valuable for technical founders who need help with go-to-market and fundraising. They're true believers in their portfolio and will stick with you through multiple pivots. The downside? They can be overly optimistic about timelines for emerging tech adoption, and their sci-fi bias sometimes means they miss simpler, profitable businesses.
- —Best for: Technical founders building ambitious deep tech that seems crazy today
- —Known for: Spotting emerging categories early and backing contrarian bets
- —Watch out for: Overly optimistic timelines on emerging tech adoption cycles
Boost VC invests in sci-fi startups that seem crazy today but could be obvious tomorrow, with a focus on emerging technologies like VR/AR, space, robotics, and AI. They back technical founders building ambitious, futuristic products that other VCs might dismiss as too early or too weird.
Pre-seed and seed stage accelerator program focused on deep tech, VR/AR, space tech, robotics, AI/ML, and other emerging technologies. They run cohort-based programs and write initial checks of $250K-$500K, often being the first institutional money in.
Third-generation VC from the famous Draper family dynasty, known for his contrarian bets on emerging tech. Launched Boost in 2012 with a thesis that seemed insane at the time but proved prescient with early VR/AR investments.
Former entrepreneur and early Boost portfolio founder who joined as GP. Known for his hands-on approach with technical founders and deep understanding of the startup journey from founder perspective.
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