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Underscore VC

Boston, MA · Invests in US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsCybersecurityFintechHealthcare & BiotechEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureSecurity & CybersecurityFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital Health

Thesis

Bold B2B software entrepreneurs at Pre-Seed and Seed stages building transformational vertical AI applications, enterprise software, infrastructure, security, and fintech. Underscore employs an 'open-source' investing model sharing economics with their Core Community of operator-advisors who provide portfolio companies with world-class expertise at no cost.

Likely not a fit for

No biotech, medtech, pure hardware, or consumer applications. Requires strong founder-market fit with technical or product expertise. Not for early-idea-stage companies without transformational software thesis.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$230M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

9 contacts on file

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Brian Devaney

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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Kate Devlieger

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Richard Dulude

General PartnerCo-Founder & Partner

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Lily Lyman

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Chris Gardner

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James Orsillo

Platform & OpsPartner, CFO & COO

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Michael Skok

General PartnerPartner Emeritus, Co-Founder

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Claire Crowther

Platform & OpsVP, Strategy & Operations

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Gabrielle McCarthy

AssociateSenior Investment Associate

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Portfolio

CloudZeroEnterprise Software

CloudZero is a cloud cost optimization platform that helps organizations manage and optimize their cloud spending, providing visibility and insights into costs associated with cloud infrastructure, particularly for Kubernetes and AI initiatives.

SalsifyEcommerce Marketplaces

Salsify provides a Product Experience Management (PXM) platform that helps brands and retailers manage product content and optimize the digital shelf.

Hi MarleyEnterprise Software

Hi Marley is the first intelligent conversational platform built for P&C insurance and powered by SMS. Designed by insurance professionals, Hi Marley enables lovable, convenient conversations across the entire ecosystem, saving money and time for carriers while encouraging customer loyalty through delightful interactions.

tetrascience.comBiotech Life Sciences

TetraScience is a scientific data and AI company that offers a platform for managing scientific data and AI applications, collaborating with major players in the biopharma industry to advance AI capabilities.

Project44Enterprise Software

Project44 offers a Decision Intelligence Platform that enhances supply chain decision-making through improved visibility and analytics.

LuminaiEnterprise Software

Luminai streamlines enterprise workflows by automating complex, manual tasks end-to-end. Our AI-driven platform enables businesses to scale efficiently, reliably, and without engineering bottlenecks.

Terra SecuritySecurity Cyber

Terra Security is a leader in Agentic AI-powered continuous penetration testing, enabling organizations to perform continuous threat exposure management with a focus on business context and compliance.

HypernaturalMedia Entertainment

Hypernatural is an AI-powered platform that enables users to create videos from text instantly. It offers features such as AI narration, customizable video styles, and generated captions, allowing for the production of high-quality short and long-form videos based on scripts or ideas.

MessariFintech Payments

Messari delivers industry-leading crypto intelligence, empowering professionals with the data and insights they need to navigate the market with confidence. Messari is your trusted source for crypto intelligence, delivering the data, research, and tools professionals need to navigate Web3 with confidence.

PagosFintech Payments

Pagos helps businesses optimize payments operations through AI-powered intelligence and deep data aggregation. With Pagos, you can boost conversion rates, reduce costs, and better understand your customers, all without changing your current payments stack.

ApploiHr Tech Work

Apploi is an all-in-one workforce management platform designed specifically for the healthcare industry, helping organizations attract, hire, onboard, and manage their healthcare staff efficiently.

KaikoFintech Payments

The crypto industry's leading data, analytics, and indices provider.

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Underscore VC Research Overview Underscore VC is a Boston-based early-stage venture capital firm co-founded in 2015 by Michael Skok and Richard Dulude. The firm backs bold B2B software entrepreneurs at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages, deploying from its third fund — a $•• vehicle closed in April 2024, with approximately $•• in total AUM across three funds. Underscore is headquartered at 131 Oliver

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