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Funding the Future First

400+
Companies Backed
40+
Years of Investments
$2.00B
AUM
60+
Unicorns, Rhinos, and Hectocorns
VISION
DRAPER ASSOCIATES is a global venture capital FIRM for world-shaping companies.
We back the bold before the world believes.
We fund ideas, technologies, and industries that will define the next century.
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AI and robotics amplify human ingenuity, making work smarter, safer, and more efficient. We back companies pushing automation limits and creating the future of human-machine collaboration.

AI and robotics amplify human ingenuity, making work smarter, safer, and more efficient. We back companies pushing automation limits and creating the future of human-machine collaboration.

Of Draper portfolio companies leverage AI, robotics, or automation technology

40%+

$124.8B

Global AI robotics market value projected by 2030

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Bitcoin and blockchain are revolutionizing finance, ownership, and freedom itself. We invest in DeFi, tokenized assets, and decentralized infrastructure that empower individuals and create economic stability worldwide.

Bitcoin and blockchain are revolutionizing finance, ownership, and freedom itself. We invest in DeFi, tokenized assets, and decentralized infrastructure that empower individuals and create economic stability worldwide.

Year Coinbase was named to TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies

2025

2011

Year Draper began major investments in Bitcoin and blockchain infrastructure

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Healthcare is shifting from treatment to prevention and longevity. We back pioneers in AI-driven diagnostics, regenerative medicine, and neurotechnology to extend healthy human lifespans.

Healthcare is shifting from treatment to prevention and longevity. We back pioneers in AI-driven diagnostics, regenerative medicine, and neurotechnology to extend healthy human lifespans.

Faster drug discovery through AI and machine learning platforms

10x

2015

Year Draper began major investments in precision medicine and genomics

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Startups are leading the next wave of national security with AI-driven defense, quantum technology, and nuclear innovation. We back companies building resilient dual-use infrastructure for America's technological future.

Startups are leading the next wave of national security with AI-driven defense, quantum technology, and nuclear innovation. We back companies building resilient dual-use infrastructure for America's technological future.

global economic value created by quantum computing by 2040 (BCG Report)

$850B

2014

Year Draper began major investments in quantum computing with Rigetti

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Aerospace is transforming into a multi-planetary economy through lunar mining, space habitats, and autonomous aviation. We back innovators building the infrastructure for humanity’s expansion beyond Earth and revolutionizing terrestrial transportation.

Aerospace is transforming into a multi-planetary economy through lunar mining, space habitats, and autonomous aviation. We back innovators building the infrastructure for humanity’s expansion beyond Earth and revolutionizing terrestrial transportation.

Current valuation of SpaceX, launching more than the rest of the world combined

$350B+

$1.8T

Projected global space economy value by 2035

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From artificial wombs to de-extinction and brain-computer interfaces, we back visionary ideas that seem impossible today but will redefine human existence tomorrow.

From artificial wombs to de-extinction and brain-computer interfaces, we back visionary ideas that seem impossible today but will redefine human existence tomorrow.

Colossal Biosciences valuation, becoming Texas' first decacorn

$10.2B

2028

Timeline for artificial womb technology human trials

Upside/Red Herring
PrettyLitter
PLX Technology
nVision
Herasight
Senodia
Aanika
Upliance (React Labs)
Raven Resonance
Morpher
Roxom
Oviato
MightyFly
Mappa AI
Coinbase
Yammer
Webflow
Viewabo
Web Sparks
Twitch
Tone3000
Twilio
Tumblr
TrustMe
Tradex
TNL Mediagene/TNMG
Thumbtack
TheBouqs
The Players' Lounge
SourceDay
Sunroom
Sound View Technology Group
Stonks
Splashtop
StayQrious
Skype
Renew Financial
River Delta
Rise
Redfin
Quotabook
Quilo
PTC
Prime
Próspera
Ping Identity
Potion
Numetric
Pillar
PatentPlus
Overture
OpenGov
Mogul
NOMAD
Netcentives
Make Sunsets
LeadIQ
LawTrades
Magis
Kickfurther
KANA.
Interwoven
Interintellect
Instructure
Ink'd Greetings
Immersion
Husk Power
Hotmail
Halfmore
Glimmer
Grifin
Funderbeam
Forge Global/FRGE
Focus Media
Fivetran
Fairmint/FAIR
EquityZen
DocuSign
Drop Water
Digital Impact
Digidesign
Citix
Crowdcube
Coverstar
Cortex Composites
CoachTube
CapConnect
Blue Social
Boxabl
Atlas UP
Basilica
Arrow Labs
Ancestry
AngelList
Aladdin
Acelab
Outpost
Cognitive Space
Venus Aerospace
Vermeer
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Backing world-changing startups...

About Us
MOVE YOUR MOUSE AND DISCOVER

...at the earliest stages since 1985.

DRAPER is Food Traceability Technology
DRAPER is Satellite Energy Transmission
DRAPER is Online Collaboration Tools
DRAPER is Urban Mobility Solutions
Urban mobility solutions technology, smart transportation and sustainable city infrastructure systems
DRAPER is AgTech
DRAPER is Wearable Health Tech
DRAPER is Marine Ecosystem Conservation
DRAPER is Aerospace Innovation
DRAPER is Web3 Integration
DRAPER is Sensor Manufacturing
DRAPER is Smart City IoT
DRAPER is Genome Engineering
DRAPER is Digital Twin Technology
DRAPER is Geoengineering
DRAPER is AI-driven Data Platforms
DRAPER is Space Exploration Technologies
DRAPER is Decentralized Cybersecurity
DRAPER is Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
DRAPER is Blockchain Scalability
DRAPER is Biomanufacturing
Biomanufacturing technology, biotechnology production and advanced manufacturing systems
DRAPER is Biotech R&D
Biotech research and development, biotechnology innovation and life sciences platforms
DRAPER is Venture Capital
Venture capital technology, investment platforms and startup funding innovation systems
DRAPER is HealthTech
HealthTech technology, digital healthcare platforms and medical technology innovations
DRAPER is Fintech Innovations
Fintech innovations technology, financial technology platforms and digital banking solutions
DRAPER is Cryptocurrency Integration
Cryptocurrency integration technology, blockchain financial systems and digital asset platforms
DRAPER is Quantum Machine Learning
Quantum machine learning technology, advanced computing and quantum AI research platforms
DRAPER is AI Applications
AI applications technology, artificial intelligence platforms and machine learning solutions
DRAPER is De-extinction Technology
De-extinction technology, species revival and genetic engineering breakthrough science
DRAPER is Advanced Genetics
Advanced genetics technology, genomic research and DNA sequencing biotechnology platforms
DRAPER is Blockchain Security
Blockchain security technology, cryptocurrency protection and decentralized systems safety
DRAPER is Digital Transformation Solutions
Digital transformation solutions technology, enterprise modernization and automation platforms
DRAPER is Clean Energy Solutions
Clean energy solutions technology, renewable power and sustainable infrastructure systems
DRAPER is Communication Platforms
Communication platforms technology, digital messaging and collaboration tools infrastructure
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