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Torram builds institutional-grade infrastructure on Bitcoin. Here is why Draper Associates backed it from the first BitcoinFi cohort.

NLPatent uses patent-tuned AI to do in seconds what took specialists days. Here is why Draper Associates co-led the $3M seed.

The Draper team, led by Tim Draper, represents four generations of venture capital expertise. Since 1985, it has backed 60+ unicorns, including Tesla, Skype, and Hotmail.

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Mappa uses AI analysis of applicants’ voice patterns to identify traits such as communication style, empathy, and confidence, then recommends candidates whose traits fit a role. Founded in 2023 by Sarah Lucena, Pablo Bérgolo, and Daniel Moretti, the startup says it serves more than 130 U.S. customers, has facilitated over 3,000 hires, and has raised $3.4 million in a seed round led by Draper Associates. Its API is also used beyond hiring, including by Tim Draper to assess founders and by Re-Skilling.ai to identify skills students can improve.

Oct 2025 · TechCrunchNews article