Boost VC, a startup accelerator based in San Mateo California, announced its seventh accelerator ‘Tribe’ with 15 new investments in VR companies, bringing its total VR portfolio to 34 startups.
Boost VC, which invests in bitcoin and VR startups, has announced the 20 companies which are part of its latest accelerator class, 15 of which focused on virtual reality:
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Boost VC is a hands on accelerator which makes seed-stage investments in each company and also offers housing and office space during the three month program which has companies working closely together and meeting regularly with the firm’s roster of mentors.
Boost VC Partner Jeff Wasson is credited as the firm’s “in-house Virtual Reality expert” and the company says he’s the “core reason” why the firm began focusing on VR. Boost had an initial focus on bitcoin companies, but as VR has continued to grow, they’ve opted to get into the game early, making a series of investments in the VR space over the course of last year and continuing into this year. Their portfolio is now comprised of roughly 30% VR companies.
