VC Funding for
Your Vertical AI Startup
Beta Boom is a venture capital fund investing at the pre-seed and seed stages in vertical AI startups building industry-specific AI applications. We partner with founders who combine deep domain expertise with modern AI to solve real problems, integrate seamlessly into existing workflows, and deliver measurable ROI from day one.
Why Vertical AI, Why Now
Artificial intelligence is entering its vertical era. As foundational and horizontal AI platforms become more accessible, differentiation and long-term value are increasingly driven by how AI is applied within specific industries.
Vertical AI refers to AI applications purpose-built for defined industries, users, and workflows. Unlike horizontal AI tools, vertical AI solutions are designed with deep domain knowledge, industry-specific data, and operational context—resulting in faster adoption, stronger outcomes, and more durable companies.
Domain-Specific
Advantage
Vertical AI solutions are built on deep understanding of industry nuance, regulatory environments, and real-world constraints that general-purpose AI cannot fully capture.
Higher-Signal, Specialized Data
Industry-relevant first- and third-party data enables more accurate predictions, better recommendations, and defensible performance over time.
Workflow-Native Adoption
Vertical AI integrates directly into existing tools and processes, reducing friction, accelerating time-to-value, and driving sustained usage.
Clear ROI and Accountability
By focusing on concrete use cases, vertical AI applications deliver measurable improvements in productivity, cost efficiency, and decision-making quality.
What We Invest In: Vertical AI Applications
We invest in founders building AI-native, verticalized products designed to serve specific industries and functions—where focus, precision, and execution create long-term advantage.
Our areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
Industry-specific AI agents and copilots
AI-powered enterprise and operational software
Workflow automation tailored to vertical environments
Decision-support systems built on proprietary or specialized data
AI applications operating in regulated or complex domains
If your vertical AI product is deeply embedded in a specific market and designed to scale within—and beyond—that vertical, we want to hear from you.
Beta Boom’s Vertical AI Strategy
At Beta Boom, we believe the strongest AI companies are built from the industry problem outward, not from the model inward. Our vertical AI investment strategy focuses on founders with deep domain expertise who are solving mission-critical, high-stakes problems embedded in real workflows. While many vertical AI companies begin with focused use cases, we look for clear and credible paths to compounding into platforms through adjacent workflows, expanding datasets, and broader customer adoption within a defined market.
We prioritize defensibility through proprietary or advantaged data, deep workflow integration, and durable distribution as competitive intensity increases. Vertical does not mean small—our approach targets markets large enough to support category-defining, standalone companies. Beyond capital, we actively support vertical AI founders with go-to-market strategy for industry-specific buyers, early customer and partner introductions, hiring and positioning guidance, fundraising support, and long-term planning for scale and expansion. Our goal is to help founders build enduring vertical AI companies that define their category.
An Open and Transparent Process
At Beta Boom, we’ve been in your shoes—as founders, builders, and dreamers. That’s why we’ve designed an investment process that’s respectful, transparent, and founder-friendly. Here’s what you can expect when you engage with us:
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No Warm Intro Needed
We welcome direct applications. You don’t need a referral—we prefer to hear from founders directly.
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A Response Within a Week
We respect your time. You’ll hear from us within a week—either with a thoughtful pass or an invitation to continue the conversation.
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A Conversation, Not a Pitch
We don’t do formal pitches. Instead, we engage in real conversations about what you’re building, your vision, and how we can support you.
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We Come Prepared
We take every meeting seriously. We’ll never show up distracted or unprepared. Your time is valuable, and we treat it that way.
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Mutual Fit Matters
Taking on an investor is a long-term relationship. We’ll give you space to ask questions, get to know us, and decide if the fit is right.
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Efficient Diligence
Our diligence process typically takes 4–6 weeks. And if we decide not to move forward, we’ll let you know quickly so you can stay focused on building—and raising.