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Draper University
AddedFeb 17, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Draper University

Draper University

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Draper University: A private, for-profit school in San Mateo, CA, offering credited courses in partnership with ASU.

Location
San Mateo, CA, US
Founded
2012
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Draper University, also known as Draper University of Heroes, is a private, for-profit school located in San Mateo, California, United States.

Founded by venture capitalist Tim Draper in 2012, Draper University partnered with Arizona State University (ASU) in 2013 to offer students 15 course credits for a sixteen-week semester program. Prior to the partnership with ASU, the school was unaccredited.

Draper University - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments16
Current Portfolio Count13
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Seed7 (46.7%)
Pre-Seed5 (33.3%)
Angel1 (6.7%)
Grant1 (6.7%)
Non Equity Assistance1 (6.7%)

Stage Mix

Seed 47%Pre-Seed 33%Angel 7%Grant 7%Non Equity Assistance 7%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

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Draper University - Classification

Also Known As
  • Draper University, Llc.
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 20 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 516000Broadcasting and Content Providers
  • 516100Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations
  • 516110Radio Broadcasting Stations
  • 610000Educational Services
  • 611300Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
  • 611310Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
  • 510000Information
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 611000Educational Services
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
SIC
  • 4830Radio And Television Broadcasting Stations
  • 4832Radio Broadcasting Stations
  • 8220Colleges, Universities, Professional Schools, And Junior Colleges
  • 8221Colleges, Universities, And Professional Schools
  • 4800Communications
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 8200Educational Services
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 8290Schools And Educational Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end