Crypto and blockchain are transforming finance, commerce, and governance by enabling financial freedom, trustless systems, and global access to capital. We invest in companies pioneering decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenized real-world assets, and blockchain infrastructure, from Bitcoin’s early days to next-generation Web3 applications. Our portfolio is shaping a decentralized economy where individuals control their assets, data, and opportunities.
Draper-backed crypto companies like Coinbase, Ledger, and Robinhood have built a decentralized ecosystem with over $100B in combined market influence, enabling millions to access digital assets and financial services.
$100B+
Combined market influence of Draper’s crypto portfolio companies
Portfolio companies like Ledger and Unstoppable Domains secure digital assets and identities for over 6M users worldwide, fostering trust and adoption in decentralized systems.
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Draper began investing in Bitcoin in 2014, laying the foundation for decentralized finance and supporting innovators like Arkham and Stacks that drive transparency and scalability in blockchain technology.
2014
Year Draper began major investments in Bitcoin and blockchain
Blockchain and crypto are redefining how value, ownership, and trust are managed, enabling financial inclusion in regions with unstable currencies or limited banking access.
DeFi replaces traditional intermediaries with smart contracts, enabling instantaneous, permissionless transactions. Companies like Zest Protocol and Polymarket are creating transparent, accessible financial systems.
Tokenizing real-world assets like equities and real estate unlocks global liquidity. Our portfolio companies are building platforms to democratize investment opportunities.
DePIN, like Dawn, democratizes essential services like telecommunications and energy, shifting control to individuals and communities, especially in underserved regions.
Bitcoin remains the backbone of decentralization. We back companies like Stacks and Maestro enhancing Bitcoin’s programmability and scalability for DeFi and smart contracts.
We invest in DeFi, tokenized real-world assets, blockchain infrastructure, Web3 applications, and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) that drive financial inclusion, economic stability, and user empowerment.
Our crypto portfolio includes Coinbase ($50B+ valuation), Ledger (6M+ users), Robinhood ($32B valuation), Arkham (blockchain analytics), Unstoppable Domains (decentralized identity), Stacks (Bitcoin L2), Polymarket (prediction markets), Dawn (decentralized wireless), Maestro (UTxO infrastructure), and Zest Protocol (Bitcoin lending). These companies are redefining finance and ownership.
We’re excited about Bitcoin scalability, DeFi platforms, tokenized asset markets, DePIN for essential services, privacy-focused Web3 applications, and crypto-powered AI models driving global innovation.