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Draper University Ventures

North America, California, United States, San Mateo

Description

Draper University Ventures is a fund that focuses on investment for university alumni companies.

Investor Profile

Draper University Ventures has made 47 investments, with 1 in the past 12 months and 28% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (53%)
  • Pre Seed (30%)
  • Angel (4%)
  • Non Equity Assistance (4%)
  • Series A (4%)
  • Series Unknown (2%)
  • Grant (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (53%)
  • Argentina (11%)
  • Germany (4%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)
  • Pakistan (4%)
  • Taiwan (2%)
  • Mexico (2%)
  • India (2%)
  • Guatemala (2%)
  • Luxembourg (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Health Care
  • Edtech
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Biotechnology
  • Blockchain
  • Insurance
  • E-commerce
  • Information Technology
  • Fintech
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Draper University Ventures frequently co-invest with?

StartUp Health
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
ConSensys Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Calm/Storm Ventures
Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna
Co-Investments: 1
Hustle Fund
North America, California, United States, San Carlos
Co-Investments: 1
Co-Investments: 2
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 1
Ride Home Fund
North America, New York, United States, Brooklyn
Co-Investments: 1
Fitt Insider
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Co-Investments: 1
Alpha Bridge Ventures
North America, California, United States, Alameda
Co-Investments: 1
RV
South America, Distrito Federal, Argentina, Buenos Aires
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Draper University Ventures often collaborate with?

MS
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Shared Deals: 1
OH
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
David Delaney
North America, Florida, United States, Ponte Vedra Beach
Shared Deals: 1
UD
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
RR
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
PW
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Shared Deals: 1
Europe, Dolnoslaskie, Poland, Wroclaw
Shared Deals: 1
AL
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
SS
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
Sebastian Serrano
South America, Distrito Federal, Argentina, Buenos Aires
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Draper University Ventures?

VALT Finance is a financial firm with promise that aims to make investing in gold and cryptocurrencies more accessible.

BlockchainCryptocurrency
GrantAug 23, 2024
paydece

Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina

paydece.io decentralized P2P payment platform on the blockchain.

Cryptocurrency
Pre SeedApr 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $600,000
VeGrow

San Mateo, California, United States

VeGrow is an automated vertical farming system for greener, healthier, and fresher produce.

AgTechFarmingOrganic Food
SeedOct 28, 2022
LuckyTruck

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

LuckyTruck is an insurance platform that makes commercial insurance easy for commercial trucking.

Auto InsuranceInsurance
SeedAug 26, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Juna

New York, New York, United States

Juna provides services for weight loss programmes.

ConsumerHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Series UnknownMay 5, 2022
HENRY

Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina

Henry trains software developers and data scientists for free and helps them find a job in exchange for a share of their future income.

AnalyticsE-LearningEdTechSoftware
Series AMay 3, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Quickr Health

Farmers Branch, Texas, United States

Health Care Technology

Health Care
AngelDec 10, 2021
Taelor

San Francisco, California, United States

Taelor helps busy men look good without the commitment of buying clothes. AI-powered menswear rental subscription service in the U.S.

E-CommerceFashionRentalRetailSharing Economy
Non Equity AssistanceNov 12, 2021
Turing Space

Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan

Turing Space is a Global Identity Passport on blockchain that helps authorities certify credentials for counterfeiting and sustainability

BlockchainE-SignatureEdTechFinanceHealth CareInformation TechnologyManufacturingReal EstateSoftwareSustainability
Non Equity AssistanceNov 12, 2021
Clan Academy

Ciudad Universitaria, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Clan Academy provides a training program inspired by the top players in the esports industry.

EdTecheSportsGaming
Pre SeedOct 10, 2021
Amount Raised: $100,000