Underscore VC is a Boston-based venture capital firm that focuses on backing bold entrepreneurs at the seed stage. They have created an aligned community called the Underscore Core, which is designed to meet the unique needs of each startup they support. Through the Underscore Core, founders receive the benefits of proven frameworks and honest case studies from experienced entrepreneurs, helping them go from idea to IPO.

Underscore VC offers a range of products and services to early-stage tech founders, including a startup secrets video series on how to raise seed funding. They also provide resources such as articles and guides that cover topics like ideal customer profiling and managing the emotional rollercoaster of selling a company. With a diverse portfolio of investments in sectors like B2B software, fintech, emerging technology, healthcare, and life sciences, Underscore VC is open to backing startups in various domains.

While they have a strong presence in the Boston ecosystem, they also invest in companies from across the US and around the world, making them geography-agnostic. Underscore VC follows a thorough investment process that starts with an introduction to their investment team. They then conduct meetings to get to know the founders, their team, and the problem they are solving.

If there is mutual interest, further meetings and external feedback are sought before making an investment decision. Underscore VC's approach is focused on supporting entrepreneurs and providing them with the right expertise, community, and resources to help them succeed