Draper Dragon
Venture capitalActively deployingSilicon Valley · Pre-Seed–Series B · 13 people tracked
Also known as Draper Dragon Orion
Investment thesis
Draper Dragon backs early-stage, technically ambitious founders building the next generation of Web3, blockchain, and emerging technologies. As a core member of the global Draper network, it bridges Silicon Valley and Asia through offices in the US, China, and South Korea. Its focus areas include digital assets and infrastructure, with additional track record across healthcare, fintech, and consumer tech. In 2026 it launched the $80M Orion Fund with the Cardano Ecosystem, targeting Real World Asset tokenization, institutional DeFi, and Bitcoin-Cardano infrastructure. The firm emphasizes partnering with technical founders building companies that redefine global industries.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 13 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 19 of 81 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 ×9Fintech ×9AI & Machine Learning ×4SaaS ×4Developer Tools ×3Enterprise Software ×3Hardware ×3Data & Infrastructure ×2
HQs:United States×5United Arab Emirates×1
Investments · 81 tracked
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Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that offers trading, custody, and financial services for cryptocurrencies, stocks, derivatives, and prediction markets to consumers, institutions, and developers.
Crypto & Web3FintechLos Angeles, US
Brian Armstrong(Founder/CEO)in
Splashtop is a remote access and support platform that enables users to securely access and control computers from any device with high performance, up to 4K quality at 60fps.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Mark LeeRobert HaThomas DengPhilip Sheu
CapConnect+ operates a digital platform that simplifies fixed income issuance and investing by connecting issuers, dealers, and investors for commercial paper and bonds.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSRedwood City, US
Ganapathi Palanipandian(Director)Trevor Mottl(Director)Suresh Perera(Executive Officer, Director)Kostas Dafoulas(Executive Officer)
Charms is a universal app protocol built on Bitcoin that enables developers to deploy decentralized applications and digital assets on the Bitcoin network using mainstream programming languages, with cross-chain interoperability powered by zero-knowledge proofs and metaprotocol technology.
Crypto & Web3Developer Tools
ClinChoice operates a network of investigator sites that participate in clinical studies to support drug and device development.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesPhiladelphia, US
A crypto-enabled financial services company providing borderless financial products and capital flow solutions.
Ledger provides hardware and software cryptocurrency wallet solutions that enable users to buy, swap, earn, and manage digital assets with security features and portfolio tracking capabilities across multiple blockchain networks.
Crypto & Web3FintechHardware
Charles Guillemet(CEO)in
Trio is a multi-modal AI model engine that processes video, audio, and sensor data for operational intelligence in physical environments like retail, warehouses, and factories.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise Software
DePIN infrastructure platform for spatial computing, enabling real-time streaming of AI-powered XR experiences.
Medical device company listed on HKSE (0853.HK)
Oasis provides infrastructure for building private and verifiable applications using hardware-secured enclaves that keep data encrypted and produce cryptographic proofs of execution.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Draper Dragon invest at?
- Draper Dragon invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does Draper Dragon focus on?
- Draper Dragon focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Fintech, Healthtech, IoT.
- Where is Draper Dragon located?
- Draper Dragon is headquartered in Silicon Valley, US.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Draper Dragon has recently written about investments in infrastructure for AI agents with financial controls and multiple Bitcoin-native companies building lending, insurance, and compute platforms on Bitcoin. The firm also announced expansion into South Korea with a new Seoul office. AI summary
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamRichard Wang, Partner of DFJ Dragon Fund/Draper Dragon Fund at The CBDC Forum II｜Fintech4Good
FinTech4Good Official · Richard Wang
STO Talk - GBC Live by Presence of Richard Wang Draper Dragon Fund Partner and Mars Pouyan GBC CEO
Global Business Corporations · Richard Wang
Andrew Tang, Managing Director Draper Dragon Fund, CEO of Draper University @ Founder World 2018
Startup Founder World · Andrew Tang
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