VCMatch

Underscore VC logo

Underscore VC

underscore.vc

Underscore VC is a Boston-based venture capital firm backing bold B2B software entrepreneurs at Pre-Seed and Seed stages. Approximately 50% of investments focus on B2B vertical SaaS and 50% on Fintech and Emerging Technology companies.

Check Size

$500K - $3M

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed

Is Underscore VC right for your startup?

Upload your pitch deck and get an AI-powered match score in minutes. See exactly how well you fit their investment criteria.

See If You're a Match

Investment Thesis

Underscore VC believes in backing bold B2B software entrepreneurs at Pre-Seed and Seed stages through a community-driven model. Rather than simply making introductions, they have pioneered an ‘open-source’ investing model where they profit-share with experts in the Underscore Core Community that support the startups they back. They focus on backing people who are uniquely qualified and purposeful about solving impactful problems, believing that connecting founders with the right people at the right time can make the biggest impact on a company’s trajectory.

What Sets Them Apart

  • Pioneered an 'open-source' investing model with profit-sharing through the Core Partner program - allocating 10% of profits to Core Partners who support portfolio companies
  • Curated Underscore Core Community of 200+ top entrepreneurs, seasoned executives, and domain experts who are financially incentivized to help portfolio companies
  • Core Partners provide non-dilutive support to founders - expertise at zero cost through economic alignment rather than dilutive equity
  • Community-first approach embedded in firm operations and investment decisions
  • Deep roots in Boston academic ecosystem with early access to talented entrepreneurs from Harvard, MIT, and other institutions
  • Hands-on business builders with experience as former founders and operators themselves

Portfolio Highlights

Aircon

Vertical Saas

AnyQuestion

Other

Apploi

Vertical Saas

BastionZero

Security

Bizzen

Ai Ml

BusRight

Vertical Saas

Cazena

Enterprise

Cenoa

Fintech

+ 45 more companies in their portfolio

Investment Team

13 Partners at Underscore VC

See who leads investments in your sector and how to connect with them.

Get partner details and introductions

Upload your deck to see who's the best fit for your startup.

Get Started

Ready to find your perfect investor match?

Get Started Free