Tim Draper

A prominent American venture capitalist and founder of Draper Associates, DFJ, and the Draper Venture Network.

Angel Investor Active San Mateo, United States Est. 1985
Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

Tim Draper is a third-generation American venture capitalist and founder of Draper Associates, DFJ, and the Draper Venture Network. He is known for his early investments in companies like Hotmail, Skype, Tesla, Baidu, and Coinbase. Draper is also a strong advocate for Bitcoin and decentralization, and he founded Draper University to teach entrepreneurship.

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Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Media & Entertainment Technologies1

Q&A

What is Tim Draper's most notable exit?
Tim Draper had a notable exit in January 2017 with the acquisition of Rounds by Kin Ecosystem for $70M.
Which sectors does Tim Draper focus on for investments?
Tim Draper has shown a focus on Media & Entertainment Technologies, with one portfolio company in this sector and one exit.
Can you name some of Tim Draper's portfolio companies?
Tim Draper's portfolio includes Bancor, a decentralized liquidity network, and Rounds, a social hangout platform that was acquired.
What is the typical investment range for Tim Draper?
Tim Draper's investment range is between $3M and $153M.
What kind of investor is Tim Draper?
Tim Draper is an angel investor.
When was Tim Draper's most recent investment activity?
Tim Draper's most recent recorded investment activity was in June 2017.
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