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Early-stage, Boston-based venture capital firm backing bold entrepreneurs with an aligned community designed to fit each startup's unique needs.
Boston, MA
Joined August 2015
While there are no shortage of thoughts on #GPT5, we want to hear yours! Underscore Partner @RichDulude_ shared his with @PitchBookNews. Read them at the link and let us know yours in the comments.
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OpenAI is under pressure: the company is facing a talent exodus with over 25% of its research leads leaving the company over the last two years.
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RT @thejackobrien: Today we're launching Subconscious: a new platform for building agents with long-horizon reasoning and tool use, backed….
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AI-native companies ship fast, learn faster, and compound early. Meet @HypernaturalAI: Rebecca Kossnick & Taylor Hughes are giving anyone the power to turn ideas into videos—fast, affordable, at scale. Learn why we're proud to back them:
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Hypernatural transforms ideas into stunning videos in minutes. Underscore VC led their Pre-Seed and proudly doubled down and re-invested as creators flock to the platform at Seed.
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AI is changing how software gets built — but it’s not replacing the humans behind it. At @TechCrunch All Stage, Chris Gardner reminded us that while AI can 1000x speed, real innovation still starts with people. Empathy, taste, and persuasion remain at the heart of great products.
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On August 5, we’re teaming up with six of Boston’s top early-stage VC firms to co-host #SXSouthie — a no-agenda, invite-only morning mixer for founders and funders shaping our AI-powered future. 🚨 Space is limited — RSVP required!.Grab your spot here →
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In Boston’s powerhouse health tech scene, it takes bold vision to stand out. And, let us tell you. The Quilt Health team does. Read why we invested:
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Underscore VC co-leads $6M Seed investment in Quilt Health, a digital health company revolutionizing access to care for complex diseases.
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Rain? What rain? The community showed up in force last night to the Core Spring Social. The vibes were high. The food was incredible. And the conversations? 🔥
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Korl is reimagining how strategic communications happen in a post-GenAI world. Their platform keeps customer-facing teams aligned with product developments, creating personalized communications that transform customer conversations into renewal catalysts.
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Underscore VC announces Seed investment in Korl, an agentic AI platform transforming cross-functional and customer communications to drive revenue acceleration.
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Calling all academic visionaries! The Pearce Summer Fellows Program offers more than funding — it's your gateway to Boston's tech ecosystem and it's where your B2B software idea finds its footing. Applications close on the 31st! Apply:
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The Rippling vs. Deel lawsuit stresses that we must think differently about data security. Particularly now, as AI increases both the value & vulnerability of data. Good news: Orion Security has re-thought it for us!. Read why we're backing their vision:
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Announcing Orion Security's $6 million Seed round fueling context-aware data protection for the AI era.
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- Just starting your career? Andy says to pursue your passions while maintaining self-awareness about your strengths & weaknesses. Consider joining startups or entrepreneurial environments to accelerate learning and growth. If you joined us at HBS, please share your learnings!.
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- "If you're going to invent frequently, you must be willing to embrace failure" – a mindset essential for fostering innovation. - Focus on managing inputs rather than outputs, learning from failures, and applying those lessons to future efforts.
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- Amazon has increased the ratio of individual contributors to managers by 16%, creating a flatter organization that enhances innovation and agility. - Jassy stressed the importance of delegation, with generative AI being positioned as a transformative force that enables it.
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- Jassy seeks to hire "disproportionate builders," those who thrive on invention, experimentation, and continuous improvement. - He assembles targeted teams around specific customer experience issues, creating small, inseparable units that own customer service end-to-end.
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Yesterday evening, we had the privilege of welcoming @ajassy, CEO of @amazon and @HarvardHBS alum, for an enlightening discussion at HBS. Our very own @mjskok, served as the moderator. Here are some of the key points we took away from this outstanding leader 🧵
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Some of the most exciting startups emerge from the DNA of iconic tech companies. Exhibit A - The team behind @CopleyAI! Meet the @klaviyo alumni who are democratizing the power of digital content experimentation in the era of AI & agents!
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Copley, a platform that leverages AI for digital content experimentation and optimization, raises $4.8M pre-seed round led by Underscore VC and Asymmetric Capital.
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Today marks the launch of the Pearce Summer Fellows Program! 🚀 We're offering academic founders more than capital​ - we're providing community, connections, and strategic guidance to turn B2B software concepts into category leaders. Apply by March 31!
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Turn your groundbreaking B2B software idea into a reality this summer! The Pearce Summer Fellows Program isn’t just another startup program — it’s your launchpad into Boston’s thriving tech ecosystem.
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A generational transfer, fresh fund, and record-breaking dealflow are *just* how the year started! Learn how it played out and meet some of the bold early-stage founders we're backing with Fund 3:
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RT @business: Grammarly, the maker of artificial intelligence-powered writing assistance software, bought productivity startup Coda and got….
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Grammarly Inc., the maker of artificial intelligence-powered writing assistance software, is acquiring productivity startup Coda in a deal that will also bring it a new chief executive officer.
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RT @shishirmehrotra: Big exciting announcement: I’m excited to share that I’ve signed the agreement for @Grammarly to acquire Coda! And I’m….
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