Draper Cygnus

Draper Cygnus is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in deep-tech companies founded by Latino entrepreneurs. It writes cheques of $100,000 to $1 million per company, entering as early as possible - typically at pre-seed or seed - with a stated preference for conviction-led investing in breakthrough technologies rather than broad index-style portfolios. The firm's remit is frontier technology with global potential, applied to what it describes as real-world challenges.

Technical domains of interest include artificial intelligence, blockchain, synthetic biology, space exploration and cybersecurity. Sector verticals named by the firm span energy, health, connectivity and space. Investment activity is supported by a three-office footprint: Buenos Aires, Miami and San Mateo, giving the firm a presence in both Latin America and the United States and a global outlook anchored in Latin American roots.

On portfolio support, Draper Cygnus positions itself as working alongside founders as mentors and advocates rather than capital alone, connecting them with guidance and a global network. The firm's stated mission is to back ambitious, transformational technologies led by Latino founders, investing early and with conviction. Founding year and team size are not disclosed.