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Boost Fund

Europe, NA - Jersey, Jersey, St. Helier

Description

Boost Fund serves as the direct investment vehicle of Capital Pilot, a UK-based platform dedicated to enhancing investment readiness for startups. Operating with a data-driven philosophy, Boost Fund leverages Capital Pilot's proprietary Investment Readiness Score (IRS) to identify and back promising early-stage companies. This approach aims to provide a robust, objective assessment of a startup's potential, thereby de-risking investment opportunities for a broader network of venture capital firms and angel investors. The fund's strategy is deeply integrated with Capital Pilot's mission to streamline the fundraising process and foster greater confidence among investors through transparent, data-backed insights.

The investment process for Boost Fund is closely tied to a startup's performance on Capital Pilot's IRS, which evaluates various aspects of a business, including team, product, market, and financials. Companies that achieve a high score are eligible for direct investment through the Boost program. This unique model positions Boost Fund not just as a capital provider but also as a validator, signaling quality to other potential co-investors. The fund primarily focuses on early-stage companies, often participating in seed and pre-seed rounds, and typically invests alongside other syndicates or lead investors.

While Boost Fund maintains a generalist approach across technology and innovation-driven sectors, its core focus remains on the underlying strength and readiness of the startup. The fund is known to provide direct investments, with the capacity to contribute up to £500,000, which translates to approximately $635,000 USD based on recent exchange rates. Although a precise minimum check size is not publicly disclosed, given its role in co-investing in early-stage rounds, typical contributions can be estimated to start from around £50,000, or approximately $63,500 USD. This strategic deployment of capital underscores Boost Fund's commitment to supporting scalable ventures that demonstrate a clear path to growth and strong investment fundamentals.

Investor Profile

Boost Fund has backed more than 47 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 13% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Information Technology, Software, Wellness.
  • Typical check size: $63.5K – $635K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (85%)
  • Pre Seed (13%)
  • Series Unknown (2%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Information Technology
  • Software
  • Wellness
  • Health Care
  • E-commerce
  • Mobile Apps
  • Consumer
  • Retail
  • Sports
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Boost Fund frequently co-invest with?

DA
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Jenson Funding Partners
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
South East Angels
Europe, East Sussex, United Kingdom, Brighton
Co-Investments: 1
Pitchdrive
Europe, Antwerpen, Belgium, Antwerp
Co-Investments: 3
Fuel Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Station12
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Systema nova
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
COREangels Lisbon
Europe, Lisboa, Portugal, Lisbon
Co-Investments: 2
SV
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Boost Fund often collaborate with?

WR
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
MK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
EW
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JH
Europe, Hertford, United Kingdom, Saint Albans
Shared Deals: 1
SR
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Boost Fund?

BoxMedia

London, England, United Kingdom

BoxPlay.io (a BoxMedia company) an EdTech company providing accredited, bingeable edutainment & tools for Enterprises and Emerging Markets

Business IntelligenceData VisualizationE-LearningEducationEdutainmentInformation and Communications Technology (ICT)Media and EntertainmentSoftware
SeedJun 1, 2023
Hotel Manager

London, England, United Kingdom

Hotel Manager offers a full-stack guest experience solution that taps into the possibilities of everyone’s most-loved device.

HospitalityInformation Technology
SeedMay 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,746,615
Greenspark

London, England, United Kingdom

Giving companies the tools to maximise their positive impact. Good for the planet, good for business.

Energy ManagementEnvironmental ConsultingGreenTechRecyclingSustainability
SeedFeb 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,238,766
Apres Food

London, England, United Kingdom

Après Food is a restaurant that provides healthy and nutritious foods and online orders.

Organic FoodRestaurantsSame Day Delivery
SeedDec 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $60,954
Rithum

London, England, United Kingdom

Rithum collaborates on the creation of a new iteration of its smart home control system.

ElectronicsManufacturingSmart Home
SeedDec 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $310,469
Hotel Manager

London, England, United Kingdom

Hotel Manager offers a full-stack guest experience solution that taps into the possibilities of everyone’s most-loved device.

HospitalityInformation Technology
SeedDec 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,241,875
Canopey

Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Sustainable Marketplace

ConsumerConsumer GoodsE-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsMarketplaceRetailRetail TechnologySustainability
Pre SeedDec 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $344,622
Lucra

London, England, United Kingdom

End-to-end digital compliance solution for payments

ComplianceFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechLegalLegal TechPayments
Pre SeedOct 6, 2022
Amount Raised: $468,811
Sküma

London, England, United Kingdom

Sküma engages in the purification and mineralization of tap water making it a quality functional beverage.

CleanTechConsumer ElectronicsWaterWater Purification
Pre SeedOct 4, 2022
Amount Raised: $343,535
Paranimo

Bristol, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom

Paranimo is democratising workplace access to the right mental health support so people feel better faster

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareMental HealthTherapeuticsWellness
SeedOct 3, 2022
Amount Raised: $56,690