Founded by Adam Draper and Brayton Williams, Boost VC is an early-stage venture fund and accelerator investing in frontier technologies such as XR, AI, space, robotics, and crypto. The firm supports visionary founders redefining human experience through hardware, software, and emerging platforms.
Since its founding in 2012, Boost VC has funded over 300 companies across 30 countries, combining capital, mentorship, and a strong community of deep tech innovators. While its scope extends across frontier technology, the firm has consistently backed immersive computing startups since the earliest days of modern XR.
Notable Investments & Achievements:
Early investor in XR and immersive startups such as UploadVR, InsiteVR, and 8i
Backed over 300 startups across AI, space, blockchain, and robotics
Operates one of Silicon Valley’s longest-running tech accelerators
Founded by Adam Draper, continuing the Draper family’s venture legacy
Specialization Areas:
Extended Reality (XR) and spatial computing
AI, robotics, and automation
Space and deep tech startups
Blockchain and crypto infrastructure
Human-machine interfaces
Industry Impact:
Supported foundational XR startups during the early consumer VR era
Connected deep tech founders through accelerator programs and mentorship
Expanded investor confidence in frontier and spatial computing ventures
Established a global network driving technological innovation
Technologies & Platforms:
AR, VR, MR, AI, robotics, blockchain, and deep tech across global markets.
Boost VC continues to lead early-stage investment in technologies that redefine how humans work, communicate, and explore through immersive and intelligent systems.
