Last updated 2026-07-20
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Stages
Seed, Pre-Seed, A Round
About
Draper Associates is a venture capital firm founded in 1985 by Tim Draper. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in technology companies, focusing on transformative sectors such as AI, healthcare, and blockchain. Draper Associates has a history of backing over 400 companies, including notable names like Tesla, SpaceX, and Coinbase, with over 60 unicorns. The firm operates primarily in North America and manages approximately $2 billion in assets under management. It is part of the broader Draper ecosystem, which includes Draper University and Draper Venture Network.
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Investment activity
Portfolio by sector
Fintech & Insurtech1
Funds · 1
- 8 — $200M Jul 2025
Q&A
- What is Draper Associates' primary investment focus?
- Draper Associates is a sector-agnostic early-stage venture capital firm, primarily investing in Seed, Pre-Seed, and A Round stages.
- When was Draper Associates founded?
- Draper Associates was founded in 1985.
- Who are the key partners at Draper Associates?
- The key partners at Draper Associates are Tim Draper and Andy Tang.
- Has Draper Associates raised any recent funds?
- Draper Associates is associated with Fund 8, which raised $200M in July 2025.
- Can you name a notable portfolio company of Draper Associates?
- One notable portfolio company of Draper Associates is DIBS Capital, which raised $4.15M in a Seed round.
- In which sector has Draper Associates made investments?
- Draper Associates has made investments in the Fintech & Insurtech sector, with DIBS Capital being an example.
- What is the most recent investment activity by Draper Associates?
- Draper Associates made an investment in April 2022, which added a new portfolio company during that month.
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Identifiers & details
| Founded | 1985 |
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Patents
| EPO | 5 |
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