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Drew Houston

Unclaimed
Founder & CEO, Dropbox VenturesDropbox VenturesSan Francisco, CA

Current Firm

Dropbox Ventures

Focus

AI, Other

About Drew Houston

Drew Houston is the Founder and CEO of Dropbox Ventures, the investment arm of Dropbox. As a venture capital investor, he focuses on identifying and supporting innovative companies in artificial intelligence, developer tools, cybersecurity, and other emerging technology sectors. Houston brings extensive entrepreneurial and product expertise to his investment decisions, drawing from his experience building Dropbox into a global technology leader. Through Dropbox Ventures, he actively shapes the next generation of enterprise software and infrastructure companies. Houston is recognized as a thought leader in technology and entrepreneurship, maintaining an active presence in the startup ecosystem. His investment philosophy emphasizes backing founders and teams building transformative solutions that address critical market needs across enterprise software and security.

Focus Areas

Investment Stage

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+

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Investment Profile

Drew Houston is a Founder & CEO, Dropbox Ventures at Dropbox Ventures, based in San Francisco, CA.

Drew's investment focus spans AI, Other, DevTools, Cybersecurity, primarily investing at the Seed, Series A stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Drew Houston?

Drew Houston is a Founder & CEO, Dropbox Ventures at Dropbox Ventures, based in San Francisco, CA. Their investment focus includes AI, Other, DevTools.

What does Drew Houston invest in?

Drew Houston focuses on investments in AI, Other, DevTools, Cybersecurity through Dropbox Ventures. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.

What firm is Drew Houston at?

Drew Houston is currently at Dropbox Ventures, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, serving as Founder & CEO, Dropbox Ventures.

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