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Draper Associates
Draper Associates is a global venture capital firm for world-shaping companies. It backs bold founders early, often before the world believes, funding ideas,...
Draper Associates
Draper Associates is a global venture capital firm for world-shaping companies. It backs bold founders early, often before the world believes, funding ideas, technologies, and industries that will define the next century. The firm is industry-agnostic and stage-agnostic, investing from pre-seed to Series A across sectors and geographies, with particular focus on frontier areas such as AI and robotics, crypto and blockchain, healthcare, and aerospace.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
1985
AUM
$2.3B
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York, San Mateo, Dallas, Palo Alto, Orlando, Oklahoma City, Frisco
Corporate office
New York, San Mateo, Dallas, Palo Alto, Orlando, Oklahoma City, Frisco, United States
Additional offices
San Mateo · Dallas · Palo Alto · Orlando · Oklahoma City · Frisco
Principals
Tim Draper — Founder and Managing Partner
Andy Tang — Partner
James Walker — Principal
Maxime Bucaille — Principal
Michelle Kwok — Principal
Megan Kurohara — Principal
Vicky Kuang — Investor & Finance
Tyrone Lee — Venture Partner
Matt Harris — Venture Partner
Lord Aamer Sarfraz — Venture Partner
Zachary Cefaratti — Venture Partner
Asra Nadeem — Startup Education Advisor
Sarika Batra — Media Director
Collin West — Data Advisor
Addie Bonifas — Chief of Staff
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is the investment focus of Draper Associates?
The firm targets early-stage seed, start-up and growth venture opportunities.
Where are Draper Associates offices located?
Offices are listed in New York, San Mateo, Dallas, Palo Alto, Orlando, Oklahoma City and Frisco.
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