Underscore VC
Pre-Seed and Seed venture capital firm · Boston
Underscore VC is a Pre-Seed and Seed venture capital firm based in Boston that invests in SaaS, Insurtech and Enterprise Software. DryPowder has no SEC Form D on file for Underscore VC as of June 3, 2026. Partners at Underscore VC include Dries Buytaert (Core Partner) and Corey Thomas (Core Limited Partner).
Updated · Sources: fund website
- Stages
- Pre-Seed, Seed
- Headquarters
- Boston
Overview
Underscore VC at a glance
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed
- Sectors
- SaaS, Insurtech, Enterprise Software
- Headquarters
- Boston
- Cold inbound
- Accepted
- Website
- underscore.vc
Investment thesis
Underscore VC is a Boston-based venture capital firm backing bold B2B software entrepreneurs at Pre-Seed and Seed, serving as their link to Boston's innovation hub through hands-on business building and community-driven 'open-source' investing.
Stated on underscore.vcWEBSITE
What sets Underscore VC apart
- profit-sharing 'open-source' investing model with Core Community members
- deep Boston ecosystem access
- hands-on business building via executive network
- Core Partner embedded support for portfolio companies
What the portfolio shows
Portfolio 5
Backed: CloudZero, Hi Marley, Slang + 2 more
Partners
18 partners at Underscore VC
- Dries Buytaert
Core Partner
- Corey Thomas
Core Limited Partner
- Natalie Gibralter
Core Limited Partner
- Sam King
Core Limited Partner
- Maria Loughlin
Core Limited Partner
- Mike Massaro
Core Limited Partner
- Rob Hickey
Core Limited Partner
- Rana el Kaliouby
Core Limited Partner
- David Kossnick
Core Partner
- Meghan Verena Joyce
Core Limited Partner
- Steve Fredette
Core Limited Partner
- Dianne Na Penn
Core Limited Partner
- Daphne Funston
Core Limited Partner
- Chad Laurans
Core Limited Partner
- Brian Zitin
Core Limited Partner
- Andy Palmer
Core Limited Partner
- Amy Villeneuve
Core Member
- Ada Glover
Core Limited Partner
From the fund's website. Contact details not yet verified.
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FAQ
Questions about Underscore VC
What does Underscore VC invest in?
Underscore VC is a Pre-Seed, Seed stage SaaS, Insurtech, Enterprise software investor, primarily investing in US. Their thesis: Underscore VC is a Boston-based venture capital firm backing bold B2B software entrepreneurs at Pre-Seed and Seed, serving as their link to Boston's innovation hub through hands-on business building and community-driven 'open-source' investing.
What makes Underscore VC different from other funds?
Underscore VC stands out on 4 points: profit-sharing 'open-source' investing model with Core Community members; deep Boston ecosystem access; hands-on business building via executive network; Core Partner embedded support for portfolio companies.
What other funds are similar to Underscore VC?
Funds with an overlapping stage and sector focus include K9 Ventures, Bonfire Ventures, Elevate Capital.
How do I reach Underscore VC?
Underscore VC accepts cold inbound, so a warm introduction is not required.
Sources
- Website: Underscore VC website (underscore.vc)
- Method: How DryPowder builds its data
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