Draper Associates
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.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coinbase Global | Aug 2017 | Series D | Co-investor |
| ICEYE | Sep 2020 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Colossal | Jan 2025 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Carta | Aug 2013 | Seed | - |
| Benchling | Feb 2014 | Seed | Lead |
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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.
FAQ
Where is Draper Associates based?
Draper Associates is headquartered in San Mateo, California, United States.
When was Draper Associates founded?
Draper Associates was founded in 1985.
How many portfolio companies does Draper Associates have?
Draper Associates has 267 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Draper Associates's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Coinbase Global, ICEYE, Colossal, Carta, Benchling.
What was Draper Associates's most recent investment shown here?
Draper Associates's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Colossal in 2025.
What sectors does Draper Associates focus on?
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What company stages does Draper Associates focus on?
Draper Associates typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Draper Associates's AUM?
Draper Associates's assets under management are estimated between $250.0M and $500.0M.