Draper Associates
About
Draper Associates is a San Mateo-based generalist founded by Tim Draper, with $2.3B AUM and 400-plus companies backed across 40 years, including 60-plus unicorns. Fund VIII raised $200M in 2025. Current focus areas span AI and robotics (around 40% of portfolio), crypto and blockchain, biotech, and aerospace and defence. Notable historical positions include Tesla, SpaceX, Coinbase, Robinhood, and Twitch. Industrial deep tech holdings include Boom Supersonic, Xanadu (quantum), Iceye, and Oklo (advanced fission).
Industries
Stage focus
SeedSeries A
Geography
US
Notable investments
- Firehawk
- Poseidon Aerospace
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