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Brayton Williams

Founder of Boost Investor: Investing in Deep Tech

San Mateo, California

Overview 

Brayton Williams is the Co-Founder of Boost VC, specializing in investing in deep tech startups. With a background in finance and venture capital, he has successfully invested in companies like Pageport and Space DOTS, focusing on sectors such as AR/VR, EnergyTech, and BioTech. Williams has held board member positions at Unstoppable Domains and Octane AI, demonstrating leadership and expertise in guiding emerging companies.

Work Experience 

  • Co-Founder

    2012 - Current

    Boost VC is an early stage venture capital firm with $200m AUM in San Mateo, CA founded by Adam Draper & Brayton Williams. We lead Pre-Seed rounds for Deep Tech (crypto, space, bio, AI, robotics, VR, Sci-Fi).

Boost VC is a venture capital firm that invests in early stage deep tech startups.

  • Board Member

    2023

Unstoppable Domains launches domains secured by blockchains and builds uncensorable websites.

Raised $71,955,997.00 from Alt Tab Capital, Boost VC, Hard Yaka, Mayfield Fund, EI Ventures, We3, Draper Associates, OKG Ventures, Pantera Capital and CoinDCX.

  • Board Member

    2020

Octane AI provides an all-in-one platform for engaging quizzes, data collection, and personalized Facebook Messenger and SMS automation.

Raised $10,750,000.00 from Javelin Venture Partners, Bullpen Capital, Boost VC and General Catalyst.

  • Advisor

    2014 - 2017

Harvard Ventures is the undergraduate entrepreneurship club.

  • Associate

    2012 - 2012

  • Wealth Management

    2011 - 2011

Morgan Stanley Venture Partners is a private equity firm that invests in high-growth companies in the technology and healthcare industries.

  • Research Analyst

    2010 - 2011

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