DraperU Ventures
Overview
DraperU Ventures is the venture capital arm of Draper University, a Silicon Valley-based institution founded by venture capitalist Tim Draper in 2012. It operates as a pre-seed and seed-stage fund that invests in early-stage entrepreneurs, many of whom are alumni of Draper University's programs. The firm is part of the broader Draper investment ecosystem and focuses on global founders building frontier technology companies in sectors including AI, aerospace, defense, fintech, and blockchain. Asra Nadeem serves as CEO of Draper University and is a Partner at DraperU Ventures.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
draperuniversity.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seagate Space Corporation | Feb 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Glīd Technologies | Jul 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Eos Atomics | Mar 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is DraperU Ventures based?
DraperU Ventures is headquartered in San Mateo, California, United States.
When was DraperU Ventures founded?
Founding year information for DraperU Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does DraperU Ventures have?
DraperU Ventures has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in DraperU Ventures's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Seagate Space Corporation, Glīd Technologies, Eos Atomics.
What was DraperU Ventures's most recent investment?
DraperU Ventures's most recent investment on Caplight was in Seagate Space Corporation in 2026.
What sectors does DraperU Ventures focus on?
DraperU Ventures focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does DraperU Ventures focus on?
DraperU Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.