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DVC

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Draper Venture Capital (DVC), more accurately recognized as the Draper Venture Network (DVN), operates as a distinctive global alliance comprising over 20 independent venture capital funds. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, this unique federated structure allows DVC to harness diverse regional expertise and investment mandates across its member funds, collectively managing over $2 billion in assets under management. This model fosters collaboration while enabling each fund to maintain its individual strategic focus and operational independence, providing a broad and adaptable investment platform.

Investor Profile

DVC has backed more than 41 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 2% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Mexico, Spain.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology.
  • Typical check size: $100K – $10M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (37%)
  • Pre Seed (37%)
  • Series A (12%)
  • Series Unknown (10%)
  • Series B (2%)
  • Series C (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (51%)
  • Mexico (7%)
  • Spain (5%)
  • Canada (5%)
  • United Kingdom (5%)
  • Singapore (5%)
  • India (5%)
  • Chile (5%)
  • France (2%)
  • United Arab Emirates (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Information Technology
  • Saas
  • Human Resources
  • Machine Learning
  • Financial Services
  • B2b
  • Fintech
  • Analytics
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does DVC frequently co-invest with?

Gaingels
Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 3
Bossa Invest
Bossa Invest
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Co-Investments: 2
FJ Labs
FJ Labs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Green D Ventures
Green D Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Lorimer Ventures
Lorimer Ventures
North America, New York, United States, Brooklyn
Co-Investments: 2
Y Combinator
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 13
Unpopular Ventures
Unpopular Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Asymmetry Ventures
Asymmetry Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Alumni Ventures
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 2
Goodwater Capital
Goodwater Capital
North America, California, United States, Burlingame
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does DVC often collaborate with?

LT
Lolita Taub
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Shared Deals: 1
EL
Edward Lando
North America, Florida, United States, Miami Beach
Shared Deals: 1
AL
Shared Deals: 1
JB
Jeroen Bertrams
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 2
LG
Leonid Gluzman
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
IK
Isaac Kato
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1
PS
Prasanna Srikhanta
Oceania, Queensland, Australia
Shared Deals: 1
NK
Nina Khosla
North America, California, United States, Portola Valley
Shared Deals: 1
SH
Sung Ho Choi
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Helena Polyblank
Helena Polyblank
North America, Distrito Federal, Mexico, Mexico City
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by DVC?

HackerPulse

Austin, Texas, United States

HackerPulse helps thousands of software engineers showcase their skills using AI-powered profiles.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesRecruiting
SeedMar 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
Glitzi

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Online marketplace where people can book good quality beauty & wellness services conveniently delivered at home in Latin America.

BeautyConsumerHealth CareHome ServicesLocation Based ServicesWellness
Series UnknownJun 20, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,800,000
Blingg

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Blingg is a subscription-based privileges platform for Brand partners & Corporate clients that curates the brands, offers, rewards & trials.

Brand Marketing
Pre SeedFeb 23, 2023
Amount Raised: $100,099
Recall.ai

San Francisco, California, United States

Recall.ai is a software Development company.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Developer APIsInformation and Communications Technology (ICT)Meeting SoftwareVideo Conferencing
SeedDec 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,700,000
Natilus

San Diego, California, United States

Transforming the world’s supply chain with next-generation cargo aircraft.

CommercialDronesLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
Series UnknownDec 16, 2022
Rownd

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Rownd is a B2B SaaS frictionless authentication company.

B2BIdentity ManagementInformation TechnologyPrivacySaaSSoftware
SeedOct 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,200,000
HireSure

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

HireSure is a blockchain registry for job offers & employment history.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Human Resources
Pre SeedAug 5, 2022
Amount Raised: $500,000
Circuit Mind

London, England, United Kingdom

Circuit Mind develops artificial intelligence solutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Intelligent SystemsPredictive AnalyticsSoftware Engineering
SeedJul 26, 2022
Amount Raised: $6,313,263
Oto Health

London, England, United Kingdom

Oto builds digital therapy mobile applications for tinnitus support.

AppsHealth CareTherapeutics
SeedJul 13, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,298,161
wherEX

Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile

wherEX is an e-sourcing solution that leverages machine learning to reduce procurement costs across all industries

Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2BBig DataE-CommerceMachine LearningProcurementSaaS
SeedJun 13, 2022
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