Draper

VC firm · San Mateo, CA

Verified active in the last 12 monthsSEC-registered adviser

Venture firm based in San Mateo, CA. Most recent fund on file: Draper Associates Venus, L.P. ($5.5M offering), filed Jun 2026. 1 deal vehicle (SPVs) filed with the SEC since Dec 2025.

“Draper Associates: 40+ years backing transformative companies from Tesla to Skype. We invest in AI, blockchain, biotech, and frontier tech. $2B AUM, 60+ unicorns.” (from the firm’s website)

Stages: Pre-seed, Seed
Typical check (est.): $50K–$150K
Latest fund: $5.5M · Jun 2026
Last verified activity: Jun 2026

Focus

Crypto & Web3AI & MLClimate & EnergyHealthcare

Funds and vehicles on SEC file

Draper Associates Venus, L.P.
Fund · $5.5M offering
Jun 2026
Draper Associates VIII, L.P.
Fund · $301M offering
Jun 2026
Draper Radiant SPV, L.P.
Deal vehicle · $29.2M offering
Dec 2025
Draper Associates VII, L.P.
Fund · $152M offering
Jul 2023

Sources

SEC Form D: Draper Associates Venus, L.P.Jun 25, 2026
SEC Form D: Draper Associates VIII, L.P.Jun 4, 2026
SEC Form D: Draper Radiant SPV, L.P.Dec 17, 2025
SEC Form D: Draper Associates VII, L.P.Jul 31, 2023
SEC adviser record: Draper Management Company, LLCMar 31, 2026
Firm websiteOct 12, 2026

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