Tim Draper

Tim Draper, founder of Draper Associates, invests primarily from pre-seed to Series A with check sizes. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.

About Tim Draper

Tim Draper, founder of Draper Associates, invests primarily from pre-seed to Series A with check sizes ranging from $500K to $30M+, focusing on frontier sectors like AI, robotics, blockchain, and healthcare [1][2]. His distinctive "Founders First. Always Early" thesis targets bold, visionary founders building transformational businesses long before mainstream recognition [1]. Notable portfolio companies include Tesla, SpaceX, Coinbase, Skype, Hotmail, Twitch, Robinhood, and Baidu, with over 60 unicorn exits from a portfolio spanning 400+ companies [1][4]. Draper is also a leading spokesperson for Bitcoin and blockchain, having invested in over 50 crypto companies including Coinbase, Ledger, and Tezos [4].

Tim Draper at a glance

Role
Founder and Managing Partner
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
Financial Services, Software, Venture Capital, Software, FinTech, Health Care, Mobile, Internet
Portfolio companies listed
98
Investments recorded
109

Frequently asked about Tim Draper

What does Tim Draper invest in?
Tim Draper (San Francisco, California, United States) — sector focus: Financial Services, Software, Venture Capital, Software, FinTech, Health Care, Mobile, Internet, Enterprise Software, SaaS, E-Commerce, Information Technology,….
How do I contact Tim Draper?
Tim Draper's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Tim Draper based?
Tim Draper is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

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