We move early, primarily investing from pre-seed to Series A. We are industry-agnostic and stage-agnostic, investing across sectors, geographies, and technologies.
| Firm Name | Draper Associates |
| Investment Thesis / Tagline | We move early, primarily investing from pre-seed to Series A. We are industry-agnostic and stage-agnostic, investing across sectors, geographies, and technologies. |
| Headquarters Location | 55 East 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, California, 94401, United States |
| Year Founded | 1985 |
| Number of Partners/Investors | 11 |
| Investment Stages | Pre-seed to Series A, with check sizes from $250,000 to $5 million |
| Founder / Managing Partner | Timothy Cook Draper (Tim Draper) |
| Legal Entity / Registration | Draper Associates - California venture capital firm with 6 funds under management |
| Best Public Email | lp@draper.vc |
| Latest Investment | Syntax Bio (Series A - III, June 21, 2026) |
| Total Investments | 518 investments across portfolio |
| Fund Size (Latest Fund) | $300.78 million (Draper Associates Partners VIII, launched June 4, 2026) |