Boast is a fintech platform that utilizes AI and in-house R&D tax expertise to streamline the identification and preparation of claims for R&D tax credits and government incentives. By automating the claim process, Boast enables companies to maximize their eligible funding while minimizing the time and effort required for claim preparation.
Funding
$123.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many companies, especially startups and SMBs, struggle to navigate the complexities of R&D tax credits and government incentives, leading to missed opportunities for funding. The manual preparation process is time-consuming, requires specialized expertise, and increases the risk of errors or omissions, ultimately hindering innovation and growth.
Solution
Boast provides an AI-driven platform combined with in-house R&D tax expertise to streamline the identification and preparation of claims for R&D tax credits and government incentives. The platform automates the claim process, from project identification and evidence collection to claim preparation and audit support. By leveraging AI, Boast helps companies uncover every eligible innovation funding opportunity, maximize their returns, and minimize the time and effort required for claim preparation. The platform also offers real-time tracking of claims, R&D investment analysis, secure data management, and a digital audit binder for complete transparency and control.
Target Audience
Boast primarily serves startups, SMBs, and mid-market companies across various industries, including software, gaming, manufacturing, biomedical, and energy, as well as founders, finance teams, and engineering teams seeking to maximize their R&D tax credits and innovation funding.
Features
- AI-driven platform for automated R&D project identification and classification
- Secure data management and digital audit binder for streamlined compliance
- Real-time claim tracking and R&D investment analysis for complete transparency
- In-house R&D tax experts providing proactive support and guidance
- AuditShield protection, representing clients at every step during audits
- Continuous monitoring of eligible R&D work and investments throughout the product development lifecycle
- Support for various government incentive programs, including SR&ED, CDAE, IDMTC, and US R&D Tax Credits