Activity from announced rounds
Draper Associates is a global venture firm investing in AI, robotics, blockchain, healthcare, biotechnology, aerospace and other emerging technologies.
Its blockchain thesis includes decentralised finance, tokenised assets and decentralised infrastructure. In healthcare, it focuses on technologies such as AI diagnostics, regenerative medicine and neurotechnology that can improve prevention and healthy lifespan.
The firm also backs automation and human-machine collaboration, alongside space technologies. Founders can submit a pitch directly through its website, which also provides an AI pitch-coaching tool.
Poseidon Aerospace is developing unmanned cargo aircraft for commercial freight and defense logistics. Its Egret short-takeoff-and-landing freighter and Heron seaplane are designed to move heavy loads between small, remote or water-based operating sites without an onboard pilot.
Develops AI-powered autonomous directed-energy systems to detect and neutralize drone threats
Building next-generation propulsion systems for defense, space, and future high-speed flight
Casimir is developing semiconductor chips intended to supply power without conventional batteries.
Develops AI foundation models that translate commander intent into coordinated unmanned system action
Builds AI orchestration software and autonomous agents for defense and intelligence operations
Develops hyper-efficient blended-wing aircraft for commercial and defense aviation