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Social•Dec 17, 2025
Future Tech Moonshots Redefining Travel, Power, Communication
Draper Moonshots to watch for 2026 and beyond. @NatilusAero Blended-wing aircraft making air travel more efficient and affordable. Taking on the airplane duopoly with advanced technology. @RadiantNuclear Portable nuclear microreactors to deliver clean, reliable power anywhere in the world, from remote regions to disaster response. @ProtoHologram Holograms that redefine human presence for the next era of communication and information. Holographic AI twins give communicators multi-presence for Q&A, 1:1, and one to many interactions. Amazing tool for customer interaction, omnipresence, etc @rise_pay The first crypto-fiat payroll solution to cross over $1B in total volume. It’s proof that the world is moving toward faster, more modern, more global ways to hire and pay talent. People can get their salaries in bitcoin, dollars or some combination of the two. @otter_ai Turning audio conversations into structured knowledge, summaries, and action, redefining how modern teams work with AI. Stored audio is becoming accessible relevant AI information. @ProsperaGlobal Works with governments to create new regulatory and economic frameworks designed to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship at the most frontier edges of science, biotech, space and crypto. Light touch and freedom drives prosperity. @ConsensusNLP AI-powered search grounded in evidence and citations, transforming the way scientists see and share research and how doctors practice and keep up with new technologies and treatments. @StammBio Reimagining biomanufacturing through continuous bioprocessing, cell line development, and AI to scale biologics and cell therapies faster and cheaper. @Polymarket Decentralized prediction markets that surface real-time signals about what the world believes will happen next. @VenusAerospace Mach 15… enough said. These companies are redefining energy, healthcare, transportation, and the global economy, building a future we can be excited about. Keep an eye on them in 2026 @DraperVC
By Tim Draper
Social•Dec 17, 2025
BitcoinFi Accelerator Returns with $150K Funding
We’re excited to partner with @DraperDragon, @Thesis_co & @SupernormalFDN on the return of the BitcoinFi Accelerator for the Winter batch, investing $150K in startups building the future of Bitcoin DeFi, Consumer projects, and Infrastructure. Our first two cohorts exceeded expectations. Looking...
By Tim Draper
Social•Dec 10, 2025
Choose Investors Who Partner, Not Micromanage
Founders ask me all the time: "What should I look for in an investor?" One question: Does their management style match how you want to be managed? You want an investor with great connections. Someone who'll give you insights when you need...
By Tim Draper
Social•Dec 5, 2025
Ryder Builds Simplest Secure Hardware Wallet for Total Crypto Control
Ryder is making the simplest secure hard wallet in case you want total control over your Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
By Tim Draper
Social•Dec 3, 2025
Infrastructure Wins: Crypto Payroll Finally Goes Mainstream
In 2015, we backed @JonChest and @Bitwage when most people thought paying employees in Bitcoin was crazy. 11 years later? The "crazy" idea just got acquired by @Paystand. While everyone was building crypto apps and speculating on tokens, Jonathan and the...
By Tim Draper
Social•Nov 25, 2025
Gen Z Founders, Bitcoin, and the Next Industrial Revolution
Had a blast on the Partnering to Create Wealth podcast with @dfmarcus of New York Private Bank & Trust. We talked about everything from why I'm betting big on Gen Z founders to why @Bitcoin is better tech than gold. Here's what...
By Tim Draper
Social•Nov 20, 2025
Founders: Seek Funding From VC's Children After Rejection
I loved Brian Armstrong from the moment he walked into my office, but I had already invested in @CoinLab, so I didn’t invest at first. But my son, Adam did. I decided @Coinbase would have too long a road to success,...
By Tim Draper
Social•Nov 17, 2025
Bitcoin Remains Ultimate Hedge; $250K Target Still Realistic
Thanks to @CoinMarketCap for the interview. We covered @Bitcoin, AI, and why I still believe we're headed to $250K BTC, AND BEYOND. The Bitcoin thesis hasn't changed. Bitcoin is the ultimate hedge against bad governance, inflation, government spending and the like, and none...
By Tim Draper
Social•Nov 12, 2025
Backing Founders: Energy, Mission, Fresh Frameworks, Anti‑oligopoly Drive
Just wrapped an incredible conversation with @albizhulali (one of my @Draper_U grads who's been heroic for 9 years since graduating). We dove deep into what I look for when backing founders: → Energy → Mission → Passionate first-timers → Entirely new frameworks We covered @Bitcoin, why...
By Tim Draper
Social•Nov 10, 2025
Pitch Your Startup Live: One‑Minute Sessions with Draper
The DraperTV show on @Pumpfun keeps growing with an incredible community and founders building the future. I’ll be joining the stream to meet the people driving this movement. Anyone watching and engaging will have a chance to pitch their ideas to...
By Tim Draper
Social•Nov 4, 2025
From Idea to $9B Unicorn: Bold Vision Wins
A Draper Portfolio company went from IDEA to unicorn (x9) in 5 YEARS. 🦄 🦄 🦄 🦄 🦄 🦄 🦄 🦄 🦄 @Polymarket just hit $9 BILLION valuation with a $2 billion investment from ICE (the owner of the NYSE.) A 21-year-old...
By Tim Draper
Social•Nov 4, 2025
Whale Exits Signal Shift to Smaller Players
I hear some whales are selling. They must want to be minnows. # bitcoin
By Tim Draper
Social•Oct 30, 2025
Four Generations of VC: Son Raises $87M
I've backed some incredible founders over the years. But watching my son @AdamDraper raise $87,654,321 for Boost VC's fourth fund? That hits different. VC is our family trade. It's what we do. And Adam? He's not riding coattails. He dropped out of UCLA. Built his...
By Tim Draper
Social•Oct 17, 2025
DraperTV Launches Live Stream on Pump.fun with Rewards
DraperTV is Now Live Streaming on @pumpdotfun At @StreamDraperTV, we’re always looking to explore new frontiers, and that includes experimenting with emerging crypto platforms that bring creators and communities closer together. You can now watch all our content on @pumpdotfun - https://t.co/Tm8OnpRKGB For...
By Tim Draper