Seed VC · San Francisco

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

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What they invest in

Early-stage unrestricted investments in exceptional entrepreneurs committed to making a difference are the building block for profound, lasting positive change. DRK finds exceptional entrepreneurs and provides intense support, helping organizations build capacity to absorb catalytic capital that can propel their impact.

Who they back

Climate TechEducationFinancial inclusionFood and agritechHealth and femtechInclusion and diversitySeedSeries ASeries B

Business models

platform, saas_b2b, services

Customer segments

Government, SMB, Consumer, Enterprise

Geography

US, Europe, Africa, India, LATAM, Global

Recent investments

  • Digital Public Works
  • Collective Energy
  • Darsel

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The people who write checks

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Why this firm matters for fundraising founders

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation writes first institutional checks where the founder + early product matter more than traction. The seed market is the most dispersed segment of venture; matching to thesis (sector, stage, geography) is where most cold outreach succeeds or fails. Claude Fundraiser tracks Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation alongside 45,000+ other active investors, ranked weekly by recent-deal momentum, sector concentration, and partner activity.

At a glance

Website
www.drkfoundation.org

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