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Company Research Report: Underscore VC



Company Overview



  • Name: Underscore VC

  • Mission: Backing bold B2B software entrepreneurs at pre-Seed and Seed stages with a hands-on, community-driven approach.

  • Founded By: Michael Skok, John Pearce, and Richard Dulude

  • Key People:

  • Claire Crowther, Chief of Staff

  • Brian Devaney, Partner

  • Richard Dulude, Co-Founder & Partner

  • Chris Gardner, Partner

  • Jenni Goodman, Director of Community

  • Lily Lyman, Partner

  • Gabrielle McCarthy, Investment Associate

  • Devin Nash, Vice President, Brand & Experience

  • James Orsillo, Partner, Chief Financial & Operating Officer

  • Marco Rosario, Operations Manager & Executive Assistant

  • Renee Viens, Partner Executive Assistant

  • Headquarters: 45 School Street, 2nd Floor (Boston’s Old City Hall) Boston, MA 02108

  • Number of Employees: No information is available

  • Revenue: No information is available

  • Known For: Supporting early-stage B2B software startups globally with a unique community-driven model, closely involving the Underscore Core Community.


Products and Services



  • Products Offered:

  • Venture capital investment for B2B software entrepreneurs at pre-Seed and Seed stages.

  • "Open-source" investing model where profit-sharing is implemented with experts in the Underscore Core Community.

  • Product Descriptions:

  • Focused on building startups in sectors like enterprise applications, insurtech, fintech, and commerce.

  • Key Features:

  • Deep community engagement through the Underscore Core Community offering curated expertise.

  • Extensive network with seasoned operators and institutions like MIT, Microsoft among others.

  • Supportive partnership approach that empowers founders with resources and strategic guidance.


Recent Developments



  • Recent Developments:

  • Announced a $58M Fund III for investing in pre-Seed and Seed-stage startups.

  • Underscore launched the Core Limited Partners Program to deepen community engagement.

  • Completed a generational leadership transition, with Lily Lyman as the firm leader.

  • Promotion of Brian Devaney to Partner.

  • New Products Launched: No information is available

  • New Features Added: No information is available

  • Partnerships and Collaborations:

  • Collaborative investments with CloudZero, Hi Marley, Salsify, and other startups.

  • Core Community model that brings in over forty seasoned operators from major tech players to support startups.


Underscore VC operates on a principle of providing a uniquely aligned and value-driven partnership with early-stage founders, centered around an innovative community-focused business model. Their impact is magnified by a significant lineup of industry partnerships and their strategic location in one of the best innovation hubs, Boston.