Stage FocusSeed, Series A
GeographyUS
TypeVC
Last Activity2025
Industry Focus
Industries
AISpaceDefenseBlockchainBiotechRoboticsAerospaceEnergy Tech
Technical BenchLimited
Investor TypeGeneralist
ExposureMostly DeepTech Investments
Bio
Draper Associates was founded by Tim Draper, who has spent 40+ years backing transformative technology. The firm manages $2B+ in AUM with Fund VIII raising $200M in 2025. The portfolio spans 305 companies with 60+ unicorns, 8 of which Draper invested in directly, alongside 7 IPOs and 73 acquisitions.
Early investments in Tesla, Skype, Robinhood, and Twitch established the franchise. The current f...
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