Draper University
Overview
Draper University is a Silicon Valley-based entrepreneurship education organization and venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies, particularly those participating in its pre-accelerator and training programs.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1047 Games | Sep 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Lemon Cash | Jul 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| OpusClip Inc. | Mar 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Glīd Technologies | Jul 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| GoDays | May 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Key People
Alibi Sansyzbay
Founder in residence
Laura MacNeil
Participating Founder
Nick Sainato
Co-Founder, CEO
Amna Murad
Partner Success Associate
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Draper University based?
Draper University is headquartered in San Mateo, California, United States.
When was Draper University founded?
Draper University was founded in 2012.
How many portfolio companies does Draper University have?
Draper University has 16 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Draper University's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include 1047 Games, Lemon Cash, OpusClip Inc., Glīd Technologies, GoDays.
What was Draper University's most recent investment shown here?
Draper University's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Glīd Technologies in 2025.
What sectors does Draper University focus on?
Draper University focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Cybersecurity, Real Estate & PropTech, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, FinTech.
What company stages does Draper University focus on?
Draper University typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Draper University's AUM?
Draper University's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.