Draper Investment Company

Draper Investment Company is a venture capital firm based in Doha, Qatar, focusing on seed and early-stage financing solutions. The firm specializes in investments in early-stage software, telecommunications, and information technology companies, aiming to support the growth of innovative startups in these sectors.

Don Plaisted

Managing Director

4 past transactions

Phonedeck

Seed Round in 2013
Phonedeck is a telecommunications company that specializes in integrating mobile and video calling within Salesforce. It offers a unique CTI solution for smartphones, allowing enterprises to remotely control and track calls using regular carrier minutes under the user's actual mobile number. This capability helps businesses manage and optimize their processes, leading to significant cost savings by mobilizing sales teams and enhancing productivity. Phonedeck is recognized as an Alcatel-Lucent and ISV Salesforce partner. The company has received several awards, including the Vodafone Innovation Prize in 2012 and the Disruptive Innovator award at the Enterprise Mobility Management Forum in January 2015.

C2Call

Series A in 2010
C2Call GmbH, founded in 2008 and based in Werl, Germany, specializes in developing innovative video chat and VoIP applications. Its flagship product, FriendCaller, allows users to make free video and voice calls across various platforms without the need for software installation or user registration. By utilizing patented Callme links, users can initiate peer-to-peer connections simply by clicking a link shared via email, instant messaging, or social media, overcoming the limitations of traditional VoIP services that require both parties to install the same software. C2Call also offers a Software Development Kit (SDK) that enables developers to integrate these communication features into their own applications, enhancing cross-platform connectivity. The company's solutions cater to a diverse range of users and are designed to facilitate instant communication globally.

KaatiZone

Venture Round in 2009
KaatiZone is a fast-food restaurant chain based in India that specializes in providing quick-service ethnic Indian foods. The company focuses on offering a variety of wraps and rolls made with farm-fresh vegetables and meat products, catering to customers seeking delicious and convenient meal options. By emphasizing speedy service and high-quality ingredients, KaatiZone aims to deliver a satisfying dining experience for those looking for on-the-go snacks.

plista

Venture Round in 2008
plista is a Berlin-based company specializing in data-driven native advertising solutions tailored for premium editorial environments. It provides advertisers and publishers with direct access to a diverse range of native advertising formats that enhance user engagement and facilitate effective audience targeting throughout the sales funnel. Utilizing proprietary real-time Recommendation Technology, plista delivers content and advertising that aligns with users' individual interests across multiple channels and devices. This approach not only aids advertisers in reaching potential customers but also supports thousands of premium publishers in optimizing content monetization and driving sustainable traffic growth. plista has received numerous accolades, including awards from Red Herring and Financial Times, recognizing its innovative contributions to the digital advertising landscape.
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