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Introduction

Draper is a global venture capital firm backing the boldest founders shaping the future. For over 40 years,we’ve led with vision, conviction, and trust — investing in the people and technologies that redefine how the world works.

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OUR STORY

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Founded by Tim Draper, Draper Associates emerged from the belief that transformative ideas deserve early, unwavering support. From the earliest days of the internet to the frontiers of space, biotech, and decentralized finance — Draper has consistently moved ahead of the curve.
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We’ve helped define categories before they existed. Backing founders before the market believed. Today, our portfolio spans across six key industries and hundreds of pioneering ventures around the world.
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SERVICES

We invest in founders building the future.
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Pre-seed to Series A capital

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Global network access through Draper Ecosystem

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Long-term strategic partnership

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Cross-industry expertise in emerging technologies

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Brand visibility through media, platforms, and thought leadership