Key facts
- Draper Associates is a venture capital firm based in San Mateo, California with 198 tracked portfolio companies.
- Notable positions include SpaceX, Polymarket, Colossal Biosciences, Carta, Benchling.
- Private Market View records 4 deal participations by Draper Associates.
- Draper Associates’s most recent recorded investment was in Dec 2025, one of 1 in the last 12 months.
- Draper Associates has 9 funds on record, raising $662.6M across the 7 that report a size.
- The team roster lists 14 people.
About Draper Associates
Founded in 1985, Draper Associates is a venture capital firm based in San Mateo, California. The firm seeks to invest from pre-seed to Series A. The firm prefers to invest in AI, robotics, biotech, robotics, defense, crypto, space, and deep tech. The firm is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA).
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Portfolio, priced
198 companies · by our current valuations| Company | Industry | Valuation | First invested | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | Aerospace and Defense | $1.6T | — | |
| Polymarket | — | $13.6B | — | |
| Colossal Biosciences | — | $10.3B | — | |
| Carta | — | $7.4B | — | |
| Benchling | Other Healthcare Technology Systems | $6.1B | — | |
| Clio | — | $5.0B | — | |
| Webflow | — | $4.0B | — | |
| Iceye | — | $2.8B | — | |
| Aetherflux | — | $2.0B | — | |
| ICON | — | $2.0B | — | |
| Radiant | Alternative Energy Equipment | $1.9B | — | |
| NewLimit | — | $1.6B | — | |
| Boom Supersonic | Aerospace and Defense | $1.6B | — | |
| Splashtop | — | $1.0B | — | |
| XReal Technology | — | $1.0B | — | |
| + 183 more companies · a free account shows the top of the book | ||||
Recent deals
4 recordedFunds
6 of 9 recorded- Draper Associates V (Draper Associates)—
- Draper Associates VIII2026$301
- Draper Associates Venus, L.P.2026$5.5M
- Draper Associates VIII, L.P.2025$300.8M
- Draper Associates Rhino SPV II, LLC2022$2.0M
- Draper Associates VII, L.P.2022$152.3M
$662.6M raised across the 7 funds that report a size
All 9 funds →Team
14 people on record — 14 with verified contacts
Partners, principals, and the people who answer a pitch. Pro members reveal contacts with credits.
Frequently asked
- What companies does Draper Associates invest in?
- Draper Associates has 198 recorded portfolio companies, including SpaceX, Polymarket, Colossal Biosciences, Carta.
- What is Draper Associates's AUM?
- Draper Associates manages approximately $2.0B in assets.
- Is Draper Associates actively investing?
- Draper Associates's most recent recorded investment was in Dec 2025, with 1 investments in the last 12 months.