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Draper Associates

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

276

Website

draper.vc

Investments

Draper Associates investments
CompanyDateStageLead
EdvisorJul 2026Pre SeedLead
KlinicJul 2026Series ACo-investor
Venus AerospaceJul 2026Series BCo-investor
AIsaJul 2026SeedCo-investor
Syntax BioJun 2026Series ACo-investor

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

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

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Mateo, California
Year Founded1985

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