Draper University Ventures
Overview
Draper University Ventures is the venture capital arm of Draper University that invests in early-stage technology companies, often those participating in its pre-accelerator program.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glīd Technologies | Jul 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Blue Social | Apr 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| InventHub | Dec 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Lemonade Fashion, Inc. | Jul 2020 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| ChemT | Jun 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Draper University Ventures based?
Draper University Ventures is headquartered in San Mateo, California, United States.
When was Draper University Ventures founded?
Draper University Ventures was founded in 2012.
How many portfolio companies does Draper University Ventures have?
Draper University Ventures has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Draper University Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Glīd Technologies, Blue Social, InventHub, Lemonade Fashion, Inc., ChemT.
What was Draper University Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Draper University Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in ChemT in 2026.
What sectors does Draper University Ventures focus on?
Draper University Ventures focuses on FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Telecommunications & Networking, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming.
What company stages does Draper University Ventures focus on?
Draper University Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.