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Draper University

Draper University

San Mateo, Californiadraperuniversity.com

Overview

Draper University is a Silicon Valley-based entrepreneurship education organization and venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies, particularly those participating in its pre-accelerator and training programs.

Year Founded

2012

Portfolio Companies

17

Investments

Draper University investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Applied AtomicsJun 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
MetafyedAug 2025Early FundingCo-investor
Glīd TechnologiesJul 2025Pre SeedCo-investor
Rosen Bridge Technology LimitedMar 2025SeedCo-investor
Carib.Farm Inc.Jan 2024AcceleratorCo-investor

Key People

Alibi Sansyzbay

Founder in residence

Laura MacNeil

Participating Founder

Nick Sainato

Co-Founder, CEO

Amna Murad

Partner Success Associate

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Mateo, California
Year Founded2012

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