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Draper Associates
San Mateo, United States
We back transformational, early‑stage companies that are building the technologies that will shape the next decade, focusing on frontier areas such as AI, robotics, crypto, biotech, defense, and aerospace. Our thesis is...
Portfolio
56+
Employees
30+
Founded
N/A
AUM
≈ $2.0B
Investment focus
Stages
Pre-Seed → Series A
Industries
Artificial IntelligenceBiotechnologyBlockchain & CryptocurrencyAerospace
Geographic scope
Global
Fund details
Funds
Fund 8
Vintage 2025 • $200.0M
Fund 7
Vintage 2022 • $124.0M
Sources
Draper Associates
We back transformational, early‑stage companies that are building the technologies that will shape the next decade, focusing on frontier areas such as AI, robotics, crypto, biotech, defense, and aerospace. Our thesis is to invest before the market catches up, partnering with visionary founders to accelerate breakthrough innovations.
Portfolio
56+
Employees
30+
Founded
N/A
AUM
≈ $2.0B
Funds
Fund 8 · Vintage 2025 • $200.0M
Fund 7 · Vintage 2022 • $124.0M
Stages
Pre-Seed → Series A
Industries
Artificial IntelligenceBiotechnologyBlockchain & CryptocurrencyAerospaceDefense Tech
Geographic scope
Global
Sources
Showing 24 of 51 matched portfolio companies
Aanika Biosciences provides food product contamination insurance for agricultural producers and processors through its proprietary BioTag technology, which ensures traceability and rapid claims processing. The company addresses the risk of pathogen contamination in the supply chain by offering a streamlined insurance solution that triggers payouts upon detection of specified pathogens and the BioTag on affected produce.
Funding: $17.0M
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Funding: $17.0M
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Acelab provides the Material Hub, an all-in-one platform for Architecture and Design (A&D) firms to research, select, and document building materials. The platform centralizes firm knowledge, offers AI-powered search across a comprehensive product database, and streamlines specification workflows. It integrates directly with Revit to connect material intelligence with active BIM design processes, improving decision-making and documentation accuracy.
Funding: $8.7M
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Draper AssociatesPillar VC
Draper AssociatesPillar VC
Funding: $8.7M
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Alexis offers an AI-powered litigation platform that streamlines legal workflows by automating research, document analysis, and case management tasks. This technology enables litigators to save an average of five hours per week, allowing them to focus on client strategy and enhance their legal practice.
The startup provides cryptocurrency payment services that enable users to conduct on-chain transactions while maintaining full control of their funds, even during offline periods. This approach reduces transaction costs and enhances the speed of digital payments, facilitating seamless and scalable financial interactions.
Funding: $2.5M
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Draper Associates
Draper Associates
Funding: $2.5M
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BioGrip develops a non-invasive, high-resolution neuromuscular human-machine interface (HMI) platform that captures sensitive biological signals. This platform uses machine learning to decode signals into precise, simultaneous movements for real-time wireless control of robotic systems. The technology aims to enhance human capabilities, support rehabilitation, and provide advanced prosthetic control for individuals with physical limitations.
Funding: $670.0K
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Draper Associates
Draper Associates
Funding: $670.0K
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Carta provides an AI‑enhanced platform that unifies cap table management, fund administration, tax compliance, and portfolio analytics into a single, auditable source of truth for private equity, venture capital, and corporate finance teams. By automating routine workflows such as capital calls, expense reconciliation, and document extraction, the platform improves data accuracy, reduces manual effort, and delivers real‑time insights for faster decision‑making.
Funding: $500.0M
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Silver Lake
Silver Lake
Funding: $500.0M
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Cognitive Space provides an AI-powered platform for automated satellite constellation management, enabling operators to dynamically reschedule mission plans and optimize data collection in near real-time. The technology addresses the increasing complexity and operational demands of satellite operations, achieving up to 87% time savings per operator per week.
Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange and wallet platform that enables users to buy, sell, and securely store digital currencies using blockchain technology. It provides a user-friendly interface for both merchants and consumers, facilitating seamless transactions in the growing digital currency market.
Funding: $563.1M
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Funding: $563.1M
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Super Cruise is an integrated hands‑free driver assistance system for GM vehicles that combines camera, radar and HD‑map data to automate acceleration, braking, steering and lane changes on a mapped highway network. The platform includes driver‑attention monitoring, OTA updates and OnStar connectivity, and is offered through a subscription model to individual owners and commercial fleets.
CUDIS produces a stylish, titanium smart ring that functions as a 24/7 wearable coach for health and fitness tracking. This device monitors sleep, activity, and aging metrics, providing actionable insights to optimize performance and vitality. The ring features a long battery life and interchangeable bands to integrate seamlessly into the user's daily routine.
Funding: $5.0M
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Draper Associates
Draper Associates
Funding: $5.0M
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Decile Hub provides an integrated software platform for venture capital firms to streamline fund operations. It automates LP engagement, deal execution, and fund administration, offering real-time performance reporting and capital call management.
25+
1K+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $14.0M
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Draper AssociatesJavelin Venture Partners
Draper AssociatesJavelin Venture Partners
Funding: $14.0M
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DigiBuild offers a construction management software that automates material procurement and tracking using blockchain technology, significantly enhancing visibility and efficiency in the supply chain. By reducing material management time by up to 50% and minimizing scheduling delays, the platform addresses the critical issues of cost overruns and project delays in the construction industry.
Funding: $4.5M
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Funding: $4.5M
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Dreamwell provides an AI-driven platform to optimize brand influencer marketing campaigns for profitability. The system automates influencer prospecting, employs industry-standard pricing formulas for negotiation, and tracks performance via a conversion pixel. This suite of tools helps brands reduce wasted spend and increase return on ad spend (ROAS) from collaborations.
Funding: $2.3M
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Draper Associates
Draper Associates
Funding: $2.3M
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EtherMail is a Web 3.0 email platform that utilizes blockchain technology for anonymous and encrypted wallet-to-wallet communication, allowing users to manage their inboxes with customizable privacy settings and earn EtherMail coins for engaging with promotional content. This solution addresses the issues of spam and privacy invasion in traditional email systems by enabling users to control their interactions and monetize their attention.
Funding: $7.0M
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Draper AssociatesTim Draper
Draper AssociatesTim Draper
Funding: $7.0M
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Provides an automated mileage and expense tracking platform that uses GPS and bank integration to log business trips and transactions without manual entry. This ensures IRS-compliant records, identifies potential tax deductions, and streamlines reimbursement processes for self-employed individuals and businesses, reducing administrative workload and maximizing tax savings.
Finmark provides financial planning software that automates data integration from accounting, payroll, and billing systems to deliver real-time insights and forecasts for startups and small businesses. The platform simplifies runway management, hiring forecasts, and cash flow analysis, enabling users to make informed financial decisions efficiently.
Funding: $11.6M
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Funding: $11.6M
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This startup is focused on commoditizing machine learning by providing accessible tools that enable businesses to implement AI solutions without extensive technical expertise. Their platform enhances revenue generation and operational efficiency by streamlining data analysis and decision-making processes.
Funding: $546.5K
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Draper Associates
Draper Associates
Funding: $546.5K
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Gomaestro provides a no‑code workflow automation platform that lets enterprises design, execute, and monitor end‑to‑end processes using a drag‑and‑drop visual builder. It includes pre‑built connectors to popular SaaS tools, automated task routing, real‑time dashboards, and full audit trails to improve efficiency, compliance, and operational consistency.
Funding: $3.0M
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+ 4 Other investorsDraper AssociatesWave Digital Assets
+ 4 Other investorsDraper AssociatesWave Digital Assets
Funding: $3.0M
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GoPillar is a marketplace that connects clients with architects and interior designers through a streamlined project submission and designer selection process. This platform addresses the difficulty of finding qualified design professionals, enhancing accessibility and efficiency in the design industry.
Funding: $1.9M
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Draper Associates
Draper Associates
Funding: $1.9M
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Gravity builds a wearable jet‑suit that lets users achieve controlled, sustained personal flight without a traditional aircraft. The suit combines compact micro‑turbine engines, thrust‑vectoring controls, and real‑time stabilization software to provide safe, three‑dimensional mobility for adventure tourism, experiential marketing, and high‑net‑worth individuals.
Funding: $650.0K
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Adam DraperDraper Associates
Adam DraperDraper Associates
Funding: $650.0K
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Haiper develops perceptual foundation models for video and 3D content creation, enabling users to generate videos from text descriptions and animate images with ease. This technology addresses the challenge of complex video production by simplifying the creative process, allowing users to produce high-quality content without extensive technical skills.
Funding: $9.5M
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Octopus Ventures
Octopus Ventures
Funding: $9.5M
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Halfmore facilitates the creation of IRS-compliant household employment for children to fund custodial Roth IRAs. The platform manages payroll, tax documentation, and automated contributions to the parent's brokerage of choice. This service enables early wealth-building for children while instilling financial literacy through earned income from chores.
Funding: $1.1M
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Draper Associates
Draper Associates
Funding: $1.1M
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ICEYE operates the world's largest synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation, providing persistent monitoring capabilities that deliver accurate, near real-time data for any location on Earth, regardless of weather conditions. This technology enables sectors such as insurance and disaster response to obtain critical insights for assessing natural catastrophes and enhancing operational readiness.
Funding: $648.5M
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Funding: $648.5M
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ImpriMed utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze live cancer cells from dogs diagnosed with lymphoma, predicting their response to various anticancer drugs. This approach enables veterinarians and pet owners to select the most effective treatment options, potentially saving time and reducing costs associated with ineffective therapies.
Funding: $34.7M
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Funding: $34.7M
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