Boulton & Watt
Brooklyn, NY · Invests in US · Website
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Build one company per year in overlooked and underappreciated vertical markets, focused on empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs (nurses, independent logistics agents, funeral service professionals) with modern tooling and operational infrastructure.
Likely not a fit for
Not a traditional VC — does not take inbound pitches from external founders in the conventional sense. Not focused on SaaS, fintech, or well-trodden tech verticals. Does not build companies requiring heavy capital expenditure.
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually leads
- Typical decision
- 3+ months
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Takes a board seat
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
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Moxie provides an all-in-one software solution for medspa entrepreneurs, offering tools for compliance, marketing, and business coaching to help them launch, run, and grow their aesthetic practices.
Goodlane Logistics provides support, tools, and strategies for independent freight agents to help them grow their businesses. They focus on streamlining operations, improving quoting speed with AI, and offering dedicated coaching and support.
Recent activity
- Mar 2026
Moxie
Series C · Founder/Lead
- Mar 2026
Meadow Memorials
Series A · Founder/Lead
- Mar 2026
Goodlane Logistics
Seed · Founder/Lead
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Exclusive: Stripe Alum Raises $9M For Meadow To Help People Plan Funerals Online
5 months ago
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Exclusive: Stripe Alum Raises $9M For Meadow To Help People Plan Funerals Online
5 months ago
Failory
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9 months ago
Gulf Times
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Aug 2025
Clay
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Mar 2025
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Jan 2025
Eater New York
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Jul 2024
TechCrunch
Moxie raises $15.7M to make opening med spas easier
Aug 2023
SMH.com.au
‘It’s just ridiculous’: Key unions demand premier scrap $500m Powerhouse redevelopment
Jun 2023
The Guardian
‘Cultural vandalism’: Powerhouse Museum’s landmark steam engine under threat, experts warn
May 2023
The Knockturnal
On The Scene: Wiggle Room in East Village
Jun 2022
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Bistro Marylou opening at 41 St. Mark's Place
Feb 2022
UK Fundraising
One year left to spend or donate paper £20 and £50 notes
Sep 2021
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Jul 2021
Committee for Sydney
Public Space Ideas Competition
Nov 2020
History Workshop
James Watt and Slavery in Scotland
Aug 2020
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Paper Daisy debuts on St. Mark's Place
Mar 2019
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May 2018
ELLE Decor
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Oct 2017
Birmingham Live
The Brummies who invented the future
May 2016
Wicked Local
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Mar 2013
New York Daily News
Industrial-themed hot spots enliven the New York bar scene with sawdust-covered floors and strong whisky
Feb 2013
Gothamist
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