Draper Associates

Early-stage VC investing in transformative tech with $2B AUM and 60+ unicorns.

Venture Capital Fund Managers Leads rounds
HQSan Mateo, United States
Founded1985
Website www.draper.vc/

About

Draper Associates is a venture capital firm founded in 1985 and based in San Mateo, California. It invests primarily at seed to Series A stages in transformative technologies including AI, blockchain, biotech, and frontier tech. With over 40 years of experience and approximately $2 billion in assets under management, Draper Associates has backed more than 60 unicorn companies, including Tesla, Skype, and Robinhood. The firm focuses on high-conviction, founder-driven investments aiming to redefine industries rather than incremental improvements.

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