Draper Associates

San Mateo, Californiadraper.vc

Overview

Draper Associates is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies across sectors including AI, robotics, biotech, defense, crypto, space, and deep tech.

Year Founded

1985

Portfolio Companies

259

Website

draper.vc

Investments

Draper Associates investments
Company	Date	Stage	Lead
Aurelius Systems	Aug 2026	Series A	Lead
KrillPay	Jul 2026	Seed	Co-investor
Edvisor	Jul 2026	Pre Seed	Lead
Klinic	Jul 2026	Series A	Co-investor
Venus Aerospace	Jul 2026	Series B	Co-investor

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Key People

Tim Draper

FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER

Aamer Sarfraz

Venture Partner

Zachary Cefaratti

Venture Partner

Andy Tang

Partner

Maxime Bucaille

Principal

Michelle Kwok

Principal

Antoine Santi

VC Investor

Mick Makky

Venture Investor

Patrick Blumenthal

Investor

Vicky Kuang

Investor And Finance

Akash Khanikor

Incoming Venture Capital Summer Intern

Amar Chandra

Venture Capital Intern

Karina Shpilberg

Venture Capital Intern

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Sector & Stage Mix

Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2021

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2024

2025

2026

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Mateo, California

Year Founded1985

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