Companies Backed by Draper Associates
8 companies in Draper Associates's investment portfolio.
Back to Draper Associates profileInvestment Thesis
“Invests in early-stage technology companies with disruptive potential across various sectors including fintech, consumer internet, and emerging technologies.”
Portfolio Companies (4)
Coinbase
Coinbase Global (Nasdaq: COIN) runs the largest US cryptocurrency exchange and a bitcoin custody business. It went public by direct listing in April 2021 and joined the S&P 500 in May 2025.
Robinhood
Robinhood, founded in 2013 by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, runs a commission free brokerage, crypto and banking app. It went public on Nasdaq as HOOD in July 2021 and is in the S&P 500.
Skype
Skype Technologies (also known as Skype Software, Skype Communications, Skype Inc., and Skype Limited) was a telecommunications company headquartered in Luxembourg City, whose chief business was the development and marketing of the video chat and instant messaging computer software program Skype,...
Twitter, now X, is the social network founded in 2006 that went public on the NYSE in 2013 and was taken private by Elon Musk in October 2022 for about $44 billion.
Other Investments (4)
Portfolio Analysis
Draper Associates has built a portfolio of 8 companies across 4 sectors, including Consumer, DevTools, Fintech and 1 others. Of these investments, 3 have achieved successful exits through acquisitions or IPOs, demonstrating the firm's track record of backing companies to meaningful outcomes.
The portfolio reflects investments across the IPO stage, showing Draper Associates's approach to supporting companies at a focused stage of development.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many companies has Draper Associates invested in?
Draper Associates has invested in 8+ companies across 4 different sectors. Of these, 3 have achieved successful exits through acquisitions or IPOs.
What sectors does Draper Associates invest in?
Draper Associates's portfolio spans Consumer, DevTools, Fintech, Web3. This diversification reflects the firm's broad investment thesis and sector expertise.
What stages does Draper Associates invest at?
Draper Associates invests across the IPO stage. Their portfolio includes companies at various points in their growth journey.
How many exits has Draper Associates had?
Draper Associates has had 3 portfolio companies achieve exits through acquisitions or IPOs. This track record of exits demonstrates the firm's ability to identify and support companies through successful outcomes.