Venture Capital

Draper Associates

Investment Details

Investor Type
Venture Capital

Asset Class Focus
Venture Capital, Private Equity, Crypto, ESG and Impact Investing, Hedge Funds, Infrastructure, Real Estate

Stage Focus
Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout, Turnaround, Distressed

Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan, Australia, Singapore, China, India, Brazil, France, United Arab Emirates, Mexico, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, South Africa, Russia, Israel

Industries Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Energy
  • Real Estate
  • Telecommunications
  • Media
  • Insurance
  • Automotive
  • Retail
  • Software
  • Education
  • Agriculture
  • Consumer Products
  • FinTech
  • E-commerce
  • Logistics
  • Transportation
  • Blockchain
  • Aerospace
  • Manufacturing
  • Biotech
  • Space
  • Web3
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • Defense
  • Enterprise Solution
  • Software/Internet

Investment Size:
1,000,000 to 50,000,000 USD

Investor Details Founded: 1985

Draper Associates is a global venture capital firm that has been investing in early-stage technology companies for over 40 years. With more than $2 billion in assets under management, the firm has backed over 400 companies, including more than 60 unicorns, rhinos, and hectocorns. Their investment philosophy focuses on identifying and supporting visionary founders who are developing transformative technologies across various sectors.

The firm's investment strategy spans multiple stages, from pre-seed to late-stage funding, and covers a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer products, media, energy, transportation, education, retail, telecommunications, real estate, agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, and aerospace. Draper Associates has a global geographical focus, with investments in countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Israel, Singapore, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Turkey.

Draper Associates has a proven track record of supporting companies that have achieved significant growth and market leadership. Their portfolio includes notable companies like Coinbase, Webflow, Twitch, DocuSign, AngelList, SpaceX, Iceye, Colossal Biosciences, Robinhood, Polymarket, Ledger, Carta, Xanadu, Baidu, and Tesla. The firm's commitment to innovation and its extensive network of resources have enabled it to play a pivotal role in the success of numerous startups worldwide.

Requirements
  • Strong ESG principles
  • Innovative technology solutions
  • Potential for industry transformation
  • Early-stage companies
  • Global market reach
  • Potential to transform industries for a better future
  • Scalable business models
  • Strong founding teams
  • Clear market differentiation
  • Potential for significant growth
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Portfolio Companies
  • Tesla
  • Skype
  • Baidu
  • SpaceX
  • Robinhood
  • Coinbase
  • Twitch
  • Cruise Automation
  • Webflow
  • Carta
  • Oklo
  • Arkham
  • Iceye
  • Colossal
  • Magnetic 3D
  • CUDIS
  • CytoTronics
  • Skyfire
  • Consensus (Boston)
  • Mezo
  • DocuSign
  • Focus Media
  • AngelList
  • Colossal Biosciences
  • Polymarket
  • Ledger
  • Xanadu
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