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Overview

Venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies.

Founded

1994

Deals ยท 12mo

1

Stage focus

Seed
Series B

Geographic focus

India
Kenya
Uganda
United States

Sector focus

Communities
Financial Services
FinTech
Non Profit
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Investment portfolio

15rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Farm to Feed
Nov 2025Participated
$1 MSeed
Numida
Apr 2021Participated
$2 MSeed
Phool
Aug 2020Led
$1 MSeries A
Kinvolved
Nov 2018Led
$2 MSeed
Watsi
Nov 2015Participated
$4 MOther Equity
Watsi
Jul 2013Participated
$1 MSeed
Flurry
Nov 2012Participated
$25 MSeries D
Flurry
Jan 2010Participated
$7 MSeries B
RichRelevance
Aug 2009Participated
$13 MOther Equity
Ooma
Sep 2008Participated
$16 MOther Equity
NileGuide
Jun 2008Participated
$8 MSeries B
Attributor
Nov 2007Participated
$10 MOther Equity
Farm to Feed
Nov 2025Participated
$1 MSeed
Numida
Apr 2021Participated
$2 MSeed
Phool
Aug 2020Led
$1 MSeries A
Kinvolved
Nov 2018Led
$2 MSeed
Watsi
Nov 2015Participated
$4 MOther Equity
Watsi
Jul 2013Participated
$1 MSeed
Flurry
Nov 2012Participated
$25 MSeries D
Flurry
Jan 2010Participated
$7 MSeries B
RichRelevance
Aug 2009Participated
$13 MOther Equity
Ooma
Sep 2008Participated
$16 MOther Equity
NileGuide
Jun 2008Participated
$8 MSeries B
Attributor
Nov 2007Participated
$10 MOther Equity
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Deal Distribution

Draper Richards: 15 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
Draper Richards: 15 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed13
Series A10
Series B03
Series C+01
Other Equity15

Monthly Deal Activity

Draper Richards: 15 deals are recorded across 241 months.All available history.
Draper Richards: 15 deals are recorded across 241 months. All available history
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Sector Breakdown

Draper Richards: Networks, Cloud & Communication is the largest displayed sector by deal count (6 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Draper Richards: Networks, Cloud & Communication is the largest displayed sector by deal count (6 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Networks, Cloud & Communication6
Data, Analytics & IT4
Fintech4
Enterprise Software3
E-Commerce & Retail3
Health & Life Sciences3
Food & Agriculture2
Travel & Hospitality1
Education & Workforce1
Clean Energy & Sustainability1
Transportation & Logistics1
Marketing & Advertising1
Hardware & Robotics1
Media & Entertainment1
Professional Services1
Social & Community Platforms1

Deal Size Distribution

Draper Richards: 15 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Draper Richards: 15 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M6
$5M-$10M4
$10M-$25M4
$25M-$50M1
$50M-$100M0
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

Draper Richards: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (12 deals).All available history.

Top 4 of 4 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

Draper Richards: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (12 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States12
Kenya1
Uganda1
India1
Draper Richards: 20 co-investors are shown, with Draper Fisher Jurvetson sharing 4 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Shows up to 20 co-investors ranked by shared deals. Deals may be shared with multiple funds, so rows overlap. Capital is total round size, not fund cheque size.

Investment Strategy

Draper Richards: Led accounts for 20% and participating for 80% of round participation.All available history.
Draper Richards: Led accounts for 20% and participating for 80% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led320%
Participating1280%
Draper Richards: Single-lead accounts for 33% and co-led for 67% of lead dynamics.All available history.
Draper Richards: Single-lead accounts for 33% and co-led for 67% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead133%
Co-led267%

Team

Benjamin Fels

DRK Entrepreneur

Bill Draper

Founder and Co-Chair

Don Plaisted

Senior Associate

Stephanie Khurana

Managing Director

William H. Draper

Co-Founder, Co-Chair

Zeryn Sarpangal

Chief Financial Officer