Draft Ventures

About The Fund

Draft Ventures is a venture fund and venture studio, co-founded by Artia Moghbel and David Rodriguez, with a focus on investing in, incubating, and advising pre-seed and seed stage companies. They target innovative startups within a broad spectrum of industries including Software (incorporating Web, Marketplace, SaaS), PropTech, Business Solutions, FinTech and Financial Services, Retail and E-Commerce, Sales and Marketing, Analytics, the Future of Work, Impact, and Real Estate and Construction. The fund also shows a commitment to women-focused ventures, aligning with the industry's push for diversity and inclusion. Draft Ventures' investment approach is flexible, with a minimum investment of $250,000, a maximum of $500,000, and a 'sweet spot' of around $300,000 for each investment. Their specialties are in Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A funding rounds. This strategy has fostered a portfolio that includes high-profile startups and fast-growing companies, with unicorns like Notion and Thrive Market, as well as significant acquisitions such as Chain (acquired by Stellar). They also have investments in companies valued between $200M-$1B like Chain, Chia Network, Eco, Goldfinch Finance, Tari, and Zipline, showcasing their success in identifying and supporting companies with the potential for substantial growth. Draft Ventures combines capital support with strategic expertise, leveraging their industry experience and networks to guide early-stage companies towards scalability and market success. Their contribution extends beyond funding to active involvement in shaping the trajectories of their portfolio companies.