
Draper Startup House Ventures
Description
Draper Startup House Ventures is the dedicated venture capital arm of Draper Startup House, a global network committed to fostering entrepreneurship by providing community, content, and capital. Established in 2020, this investment entity is deeply embedded within the broader Draper Ecosystem, which includes prominent names like Draper Associates and Draper University. This affiliation grants portfolio companies access to a vast network of expertise, mentorship, and resources cultivated by renowned venture capitalist Tim Draper.
The firm primarily focuses on early-stage, innovation-based startups, typically engaging in Pre-Seed and Seed funding rounds. While maintaining an industry and geographical agnostic approach, Draper Startup House Ventures demonstrates a particular interest in disruptive technologies and ventures operating within emerging markets. Their portfolio reflects investments across diverse sectors, including FinTech, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and Artificial Intelligence, indicating a broad appetite for innovation.
Draper Startup House Ventures typically deploys initial investments ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 USD. This strategic check size is designed to provide crucial early capital to promising founders. Since its inception, the firm has rapidly expanded its footprint, having invested in over 100 startups globally, with Crunchbase reporting 108 distinct investments. This rapid deployment of capital underscores their commitment to supporting a wide array of nascent ventures.
Beyond capital, the significant value proposition for founders lies in leveraging the extensive Draper Startup House network. This ecosystem comprises over 100,000 entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors spanning more than 60 cities and 20 countries. This global reach and community support are integral to their investment philosophy, aiming to not only fund but also connect, educate, and inspire entrepreneurs to scale their ventures effectively.
Investor Profile
Draper Startup House Ventures has backed more than 27 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Pre Seed, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, E-Commerce.
- Typical check size: $50K – $250K.
Stage Focus
- Pre Seed (56%)
- Seed (41%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (37%)
- Singapore (26%)
- United Kingdom (7%)
- Australia (7%)
- Portugal (4%)
- Argentina (4%)
- Norway (4%)
- Philippines (4%)
- South Korea (4%)
- France (4%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- E-commerce
- Machine Learning
- Fintech
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Big Data
- Logistics
- Analytics
- Accounting
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