Draper Athena

Draper Athena is a venture capital firm established in 1997 and located in San Mateo, California. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage technology startups across various sectors, including big data, mobile applications, software as a service, semiconductors, robotics, artificial intelligence, fintech, machine learning, and security. With a team that possesses extensive technical, financial, and operational expertise, Draper Athena aims to support exceptional founders and innovative companies worldwide. As a member of the Draper Venture Network, the firm provides its portfolio companies with valuable business development resources and market intelligence, enhancing their growth potential and operational success.

Perry Ha

Managing Director

Steve Lee

Co-Founder and Venture Partner

Charles Rim

Venture Partner

Charles Rim

Venture Partner

9 past transactions

Moloco

Series B in 2018
Moloco Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in programmatic advertising solutions aimed at optimizing client acquisition, retention, and monetization strategies. The company offers a cloud-based demand-side platform that leverages machine learning to help businesses of all sizes enhance user acquisition and maximize lifetime value through predictive models. Additionally, Moloco provides a mobile e-commerce platform that supports targeted re-engagement campaigns, allowing application publishers and e-commerce platforms to expand their customer reach more effectively than traditional advertising methods. With a team comprised of top talents from leading tech firms, Moloco is committed to empowering mobile businesses to thrive in a competitive landscape.

Mobeam

Series B in 2015
Mobeam, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in mobile solutions designed to enhance the interaction between mobile phones and point-of-sale (POS) retail systems. Founded in 2010, Mobeam has developed patented light-based communications technology that allows mobile devices to transmit barcode information to standard laser scanners without requiring modifications to existing retailer POS infrastructure. Its key offerings include the Barcode Beaming SDK, which enables Android applications to beam barcodes to scanners, Beep'nGo, a mobile app for managing and transmitting loyalty and gift cards, and OmniBeam, an app for managing coupons and store memberships. Mobeam serves a diverse clientele, including handset manufacturers, brand marketers, and retailers, and has established strategic partnerships with notable companies such as Procter & Gamble and ProLogic.

Mixed Dimensions

Convertible Note in 2015
Mixed Dimensions Inc. is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in the three-dimensional (3D) printing industry. Founded in 2009, the company offers several innovative solutions, including Makeprintable, a cloud-based service that optimizes 3D CAD files by fixing errors to ensure they are suitable for printing. It also provides 3D Collectible, which integrates a printing technology platform with existing 3D printers to produce customizable printed objects. Additionally, Mixed Dimensions has developed Gameprint, a platform designed to capture and share gameplay moments in a 3D environment. The company's focus on bridging the digital and physical worlds enhances user experiences in game development and 3D printing, allowing for the on-demand creation of unique, one-of-a-kind products.

Essess

Series A in 2012
Essess is a technology company that specializes in improving building energy efficiency through its thermal imaging and data analytics platform. The company collects and analyzes energy performance data from a vast number of buildings, synthesizing this information into clear metrics and scores. Essess generates straightforward reports in plain language, making it accessible for building owners to understand potential energy losses and identify areas for improvement. By highlighting issues through easy-to-read thermal images, the platform enables users to implement solutions that enhance comfort and reduce energy costs, thereby promoting greater energy efficiency across large geographic areas.

Mobeam

Series A in 2012
Mobeam, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in mobile solutions designed to enhance the interaction between mobile phones and point-of-sale (POS) retail systems. Founded in 2010, Mobeam has developed patented light-based communications technology that allows mobile devices to transmit barcode information to standard laser scanners without requiring modifications to existing retailer POS infrastructure. Its key offerings include the Barcode Beaming SDK, which enables Android applications to beam barcodes to scanners, Beep'nGo, a mobile app for managing and transmitting loyalty and gift cards, and OmniBeam, an app for managing coupons and store memberships. Mobeam serves a diverse clientele, including handset manufacturers, brand marketers, and retailers, and has established strategic partnerships with notable companies such as Procter & Gamble and ProLogic.

Precursor Energetics

Venture Round in 2010
Precursor Energetics utilizes state-of-the-art inorganic and organometallic chemistry, coupled with advanced process engineering and materials science, to satisfy the need for high value advanced materials within the electronics and energy markets. Our technology can fundamentally change the way that many of these materials are produced. Precursor Energetics’ proprietary molecular precursor ink technology provides atomic-level control over material structure and composition. It thereby improves material uniformity, performance, and yield while enabling high-throughput manufacturing processes using low-cost printing and coating methods. Our technology platform is applicable to a wide range of markets, including thin film solar, Li-ion batteries, transparent conductors, LED lighting, and others.

MiniGate

Private Equity Round in 2009
MiniGate is a developer of a learning content platform designed to optimize e-education in various educational environments. Its smart learning platform emphasizes a converged multi-device service, providing a range of features such as e-book content, multimedia resources, and animations. By offering these tools, MiniGate aims to enhance learning outcomes and create a more engaging educational experience for users.

OGPlanet

Venture Round in 2008
OGPlanet is a provider of massive multiplayer online games (MMOs) that allows users to engage in a diverse selection of gaming experiences. The company specializes in offering free-to-play online games, enabling players to access its extensive library without the need for a subscription. Instead, players can enhance their gaming experience through optional in-game purchases via a micro-transaction system. This model caters to a wide range of game enthusiasts, providing them with the opportunity to enjoy multiplayer interactions and immersive gameplay while maintaining flexibility in their spending.

OGPlanet

Venture Round in 2006
OGPlanet is a provider of massive multiplayer online games (MMOs) that allows users to engage in a diverse selection of gaming experiences. The company specializes in offering free-to-play online games, enabling players to access its extensive library without the need for a subscription. Instead, players can enhance their gaming experience through optional in-game purchases via a micro-transaction system. This model caters to a wide range of game enthusiasts, providing them with the opportunity to enjoy multiplayer interactions and immersive gameplay while maintaining flexibility in their spending.
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