Draper Associates

Draper Associates is an early-stage venture capital firm investing globally in innovative teams building transformative companies across industries such as new media, gaming, SaaS, cloud, fintech, IoT, and mobile. Founded in 1985, the firm encourages entrepreneurs to drive business growth, create jobs, and generate wealth through disruptive technologies.

Sahir Ali

Limited Partner

Maxime Bucaille

Investor

Zachary Cefaratti

Venture Partner

Tim Draper

Partner

Daniel Sangyoon Kim

Analyst

Megan Kurohara

Investor

Tyrone Lee

Venture Partner

Siri Srinivas

Investment Team

James Walker

Principal

Past deals in Bitcoin

sati

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Sati is revolutionising financial inclusion, beginning in Latin America, by making digital currencies more accessible. With our revolutionary WhatsApp-based platform, users can easily acquire, trade, and receive stable currencies and Bitcoin

Torram Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Torram Labs is a technology company specializing in the development of middleware solutions for the Bitcoin blockchain. Their primary product is a decentralized Oracle network and indexer network, designed to facilitate the integration of off-chain financial and market data with on-chain information. This enables developers to build innovative, data-driven applications on the Bitcoin blockchain that were previously not possible. The company's solutions also support the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), native stablecoins, and collateralized lending products, thereby unlocking the potential of the Bitcoin decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.

Ark Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Ark Labs is scaling Bitcoin with Ark, a new layer two protocol for fast, low-cost, seamless payments.

Zest Protocol

Seed Round in 2024
Zest Protocol is an innovative financial service platform that enhances the utility of Bitcoin by providing a unique borrowing and lending ecosystem. As the first on-chain Bitcoin lending protocol, it enables Bitcoin holders to earn additional BTC or borrow against their assets, thereby facilitating participation in a dynamic market. The platform prioritizes security and minimizes risks associated with traditional lending solutions by utilizing Bitcoin and Layer 2 technologies. Users can engage with the platform through yield pools by using Stacks and Bitcoin addresses, with rewards distributed in USD-denominated tokens. Zest Protocol aims to make Bitcoin more productive, allowing individuals to meet their credit needs while maximizing the potential of their holdings.

Mezo

Series A in 2024
Mezo is a bitcoin economic layer network that provides fast and cheap bitcoin transactions to hold tokens while earning yield.

AMBOSS

Seed Round in 2023
AMBOSS is a company that has created a lightning liquidity platform aimed at safeguarding buyers and sellers through user-friendly smart contracts and reputation functionalities. The platform developed by the company includes a lightning network explorer and data analytics tool that present clients with information about their connections and payment capabilities. By identifying nodes to initiate payment agreements, the platform offers intuitive data displays to assist clients in efficiently organizing the market on the bitcoin lightning network.

Bitwage

Venture Round in 2021
Bitwage is a payroll and payments platform that enables employers, employees, and contractors to send and receive wages using cryptocurrency and traditional currencies. Founded in 2014, the company provides payroll solutions that let workers be paid in a mix of Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, or local currencies, with options for direct bank or wallet deposits. It supports remote work by facilitating international payroll and faster, cheaper cross-border payments for employers and freelancers, integrating with payroll providers and allowing payment in fiat or crypto while maintaining standard payroll functionality.

Thesis

Series A in 2021
Thesis is a cryptocurrency venture studio that funds and builds decentralized products and protocols designed to empower individuals. It develops and supports privacy-focused, open-source financial infrastructure, including tools for crypto payments, earning opportunities, and user-controlled wallets. The company emphasizes community governance and collaboration to create interoperable, user-centric solutions that give people greater control over their digital assets and financial data. Through its portfolio, Thesis aims to advance personal empowerment in the digital economy by fostering transparent, decentralized technologies and open collaboration.

Bitrefill

Funding Round in 2021
Bitrefill is a cryptocurrency-focused company that specializes in offering gift cards and prepaid mobile refills to customers and businesses worldwide. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Bitrefill provides access to over 1,600 products across 170 countries through its API, facilitating a seamless shopping experience without the need for registration or login. The company aims to enable users to utilize bitcoin as a practical currency for everyday transactions, ensuring a fraud-proof method for living on cryptocurrency. With a commitment to innovation, Bitrefill integrates advanced payment options, including the Lightning Network, to enhance the efficiency of its services.

Unocoin

Series A in 2020
Unocoin is a mobile wallet and cryptocurrency trading platform based in Tumakuru, India, launched in 2013. It allows users to buy, sell, store, and utilize bitcoins, providing a comprehensive solution for both individual users and merchants. The platform supports features such as printing paper wallets, importing bitcoin addresses, and withdrawing bitcoins to paper wallets. Additionally, Unocoin offers a point-of-sale merchant app, facilitating transactions in the digital currency space. Its focus on user-friendly access to real-time market data and the development of secure trading tools positions Unocoin as a trusted option for trading digital currencies in India.

OpenNode

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2018, OpenNode operates a bitcoin payment processing platform that enables instant settlements, currency exchange, microtransactions, and quick invoices. It offers shopping cart plugins and direct bank deposits, serving retail, e-commerce, and gaming companies.

Coinbase

Series D in 2017
Founded in 2012, Coinbase operates a platform enabling merchants and consumers to buy, sell, and store cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. It offers products such as Coinbase Wallet, USD Coin, Coinbase Pro, and custody services. The company is headquartered in San Francisco.

BitPesa

Series A in 2017
BitPesa Ltd. is a digital currency exchange based in Karen, Kenya, that facilitates the conversion of Bitcoin to Kenyan Shillings. Founded in 2013, the company operates an online platform that utilizes blockchain technology to streamline business payments and trade between Africa and the global market. BitPesa provides both individuals and institutions with wholesale cryptocurrency liquidity, ensuring fast settlement and a range of currency options. Recognized for its security measures and liquidity, it holds the distinction of being the first blockchain company licensed by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority and adheres to strict Know Your Customer (KYC) practices. The company has successfully traded over $500 million, establishing itself as a leading player in the African cryptocurrency exchange landscape.

Ripio

Series A in 2017
Ripio, formerly known as Bitpagos, is a financial payments company based in Latin America that focuses on providing electronic payment solutions for businesses. Leveraging blockchain technology, Ripio aims to create a more accessible financial system in emerging markets. The company facilitates international transactions for merchants using credit cards or bitcoins at lower costs and allows consumers to purchase bitcoins instantly with cash. Operating in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador, Ripio's platform accepts various payment methods, including bitcoin and credit cards, and offers services such as local currency payouts for merchants, a digital wallet, and financing options for installment payments. Through these services, Ripio seeks to strengthen the digital economy by offering alternatives to traditional banking.

Bitwage

Seed Round in 2015
Bitwage is a payroll and payments platform that enables employers, employees, and contractors to send and receive wages using cryptocurrency and traditional currencies. Founded in 2014, the company provides payroll solutions that let workers be paid in a mix of Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, or local currencies, with options for direct bank or wallet deposits. It supports remote work by facilitating international payroll and faster, cheaper cross-border payments for employers and freelancers, integrating with payroll providers and allowing payment in fiat or crypto while maintaining standard payroll functionality.

Bitrefill

Seed Round in 2015
Bitrefill is a cryptocurrency-focused company that specializes in offering gift cards and prepaid mobile refills to customers and businesses worldwide. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Bitrefill provides access to over 1,600 products across 170 countries through its API, facilitating a seamless shopping experience without the need for registration or login. The company aims to enable users to utilize bitcoin as a practical currency for everyday transactions, ensuring a fraud-proof method for living on cryptocurrency. With a commitment to innovation, Bitrefill integrates advanced payment options, including the Lightning Network, to enhance the efficiency of its services.

HashRabbit

Seed Round in 2015
HashRabbit Inc. is a company that specializes in bitcoin mining services tailored for institutional clients. Founded in 2014 and located in San Mateo, California, the company offers a secure and reliable digital asset mining platform. This platform is designed to facilitate the management and security of bitcoin miners, allowing clients to control and monitor multiple machines through a single interface. Additionally, it provides timely updates regarding necessary security patches, enabling clients to engage directly with the blockchain at its most fundamental level.

Korbit

Series A in 2014
Korbit, Inc., founded in 2013 by Kangmo Kim, Louis Jinhwa Kim, and Tony Lyu, is a Seoul-based company that provides online bitcoin exchange, wallet, and merchant processor services. Korbit utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate global money transfers in under half an hour, allowing users to securely buy, sell, and exchange cryptocurrency with bank-level security. As of September 26, 2017, the company operates as a subsidiary of NXC Corporation.

Roxom

Roxom is a pioneering exchange platform, specializing in the trading of Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, and traditional assets such as stocks, commodities, and debt. It employs a proprietary market-making algorithm to ensure liquidity and diverse trading opportunities for its users.
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