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Draper Richards
Venture CapitalActiveDraper Richards is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies.
67
Investments
8
Exits
$1.2B
AUM
11.9%
Exit Rate
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Investment Thesis & Strategy
Draper Richards invests in early-stage technology companies across various sectors, with a focus on fintech and venture capital opportunities.
Investment Activity
Deals per year over the last 8 years
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2016Portfolio Companies
Selected investments from their portfolio of 67 companies
B
Bright Health
Healthcare · Series A, 2016
R
Relativity Space
Transportation · Series A, 2015
P
Patreon
Media/Content · Series A, 2013
G
Gusto
Fintech · Series A, 2012
N
Netskope
Cybersecurity · Series A, 2012
C
Carta
Fintech · Series A, 2012
C
Carta
Fintech · Series A, 2012
P
Planet Labs
Other · Series A, 2011
I
Indiegogo
Marketplaces · Series A, 2011
T
Twilio
Enterprise · Series A, 2010
A
AppDirect
SaaS · Series A, 2010
S
SendGrid
SaaS · Series A, 2009
Notable Exits
CompanyTypeYearValue / Acquirer
AppDirectAcquisition2024—
IntercomAcquisition2024—
CartaIPO2024—
Planet LabsIPO2021$2.8B
SendGridIPO2017$270M
TwilioIPO2016$1.2B
BoxIPO2015$1.7B
OpowerIPO2014$1.5B
Frequently Asked Questions
Draper Richards focuses on Series A, Series B, Series C+ stage investments.
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