Draper Associates is a seed-stage venture capital firm that encourages entrepreneurs to drive their businesses to greatness, transform industries with new technologies, and build platforms for extraordinary growth, jobs, and wealth creation.
1985
Privately held
High risk tolerance, embracing risk and taking long odds on extraordinary outcomes.
San Mateo, Ca, United States
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Mission
Focused on identifying and nurturing startups with the potential to change the world, characterized by long-term commitment, entrepreneurial spirit, and support for transformative technologies.
Values
We invest in heroes. We invest in freedom. We invest in progress. We invest in delight.
Participant Demographics
Entrepreneurs at the seed stage and startups with bold visions and transformative potential.
Track Record
Team Experience
Founded by Tim Draper, a significant figure in venture capital, with a family legacy in the field since 1957.
Notable Achievements
Funded groundbreaking companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, Skype, Coinbase, Robinhood, and Baidu.
Project Track Record
Portfolio includes over 600 companies across 40 countries.
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