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Draper Associates

Draper Associates

San Mateo, Californiadraper.vc

Overview

Draper Associates is an American early-stage venture capital firm that invests from pre-seed to Series A in industry-transforming companies, with a focus on sectors including AI, robotics, biotech, defense, crypto, space, and deep tech.

Year Founded

1985

Portfolio Companies

189

Website

draper.vc

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
ConsensusMay 2026Series BCo-investor
DarkhiveMay 2026Series BCo-investor
Scout AIApr 2026Series ALead
Scout AI Inc.Apr 2026Series ALead
HexemBioApr 2026SeedLead
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Key People

Tim Draper

FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER

Aamer Sarfraz

Venture Partner

Matt Harris

Venture Partner

Zachary Cefaratti

Venture Partner

Andy Tang

Partner

James Walker

Principal

Antoine Santi

VC Investor

Lucas Rosillo

Investor

Maxime Bucaille

Investor

Michelle Kwok

Investor

Mick Makky

Venture Investor

Vicky Kuang

Investor And Finance

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Sector & Stage Mix

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Mateo, California
Year Founded1985

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