Underscore VC

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

April, 2024

AUM

$283 M

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 29 August, 2026

Profile

Underscore VC is a Boston-based venture capital firm that focuses on backing bold B2B software entrepreneurs at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages. The firm is known for its hands-on approach to business building and its commitment to cultivating a supportive community for startups. Underscore VC has pioneered an open-source investing model that aligns the interests of the firm with those of the founders it supports, creating a collaborative ecosystem.

The firm invests in various sectors, primarily focusing on B2B software. They engage with startups at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages, providing them with the necessary resources and support to grow. Underscore VC operates globally, leveraging its location in Boston, a significant innovation hub, to connect with promising entrepreneurs.

Notable investments include: CloudZero - cloud cost intelligence platform, Luminai - conversational platform for insurance, and Flywire - global payments solution. Other portfolio companies include Reggora - property appraisal software, and Duckbill - digital marketing solutions.

Industry

Technology Telecommunications Business Services (B2B) Education Fintech Marketing and Advertising Software SaaS Blockchain/Crypto AI HealthTech Machine Learning (ML) Web3 InsurTech

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Michael Skok Founder
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Richard Dulude Co-Founder
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FAQs about Underscore VC

Underscore VC is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Underscore VC is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Underscore VC was founded in 2024.
Underscore VC invests in companies and startups in Technology, Telecommunications, Business Services (B2B), Education, Fintech, Marketing and Advertising, Software, SaaS, Blockchain/Crypto, AI, HealthTech, Machine Learning (ML), Web3, InsurTech.
Underscore VC invests in companies and startups in North America.
Underscore VC invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.
Underscore VC usually invests $0-1 m on average.
Underscore VC has around $283m assets under management.
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