Drafted
Techstars '26Miami, US · Founded 2023 · 7 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors
Acquired by Instawork August 2021 · terms undisclosed — AI/referral recruiting technology and team to grow the worker network. · source ↗
Investors · 6
TechstarsBoulder · $220K
Convective CapitalreportedSan Francisco
Starship VenturesreportedSan Francisco
Y Combinatorreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $500K
Also in the syndicate · 2
Buckley VenturesleadSamsung
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$16M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2025–2026
- $16MSeedJun 2026 · 3 sources
Buckley Ventures (lead), Convective Capital, Samsung, Starship Ventures, Y Combinator
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeed roundMay 2026 · 2 sources
Buckley Ventures (lead), Y Combinator
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 3
by search overlap
The Muse44 shared keywordsThe Muse is a career discovery and employer branding platform that helps job seekers research companies and careers, while enabling organizations to attract talent by showcasing authentic employee stories and company culture.
Builtinnyc38 shared keywordsBuilt In NYC is the New York City hub of Built In, an online platform where tech professionals browse job listings, company profiles, salary data, and industry articles. It serves job seekers and employers in the tech sector across regional hubs.
Builtinla36 shared keywordsBuilt In Los Angeles is the LA-focused edition of Built In, an online platform where tech professionals browse company profiles, job listings, and articles about the local startup and tech scene. It connects job seekers with employers and lets companies post jobs and recruit tech talent.
Companies competing with Drafted for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who are Drafted's investors?
- Drafted's investors include Techstars, Convective Capital, Starship Ventures, Y Combinator.
- How much funding has Drafted raised?
- Drafted has disclosed $16M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Drafted headquartered?
- Drafted is headquartered in Miami, US.