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In 1996, Tim Draper bought Hotmail shares for $300,000. 2 years later, Microsoft acquired the startup for $400 million

Microsoft announced the Hotmail acquisition on December 31, 1997. It did not reveal how much it paid for the company. A later securities filing provided more detail. Hotmail’s owners received 2,769,148 Microsoft shares in the deal. Wired estimated those shares were worth about $400 million at the time.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Biotech Startup Backed By Tim Draper Raises $13.5M To Extract Copper Using AI-Powered Microbes As Metal Shortage Looms

Biotech company Endolith announced on Nov. 13 that it secured $13.5 million in Series A funding, with another $3 million expected in a follow-on close, to advance its biological system that draws copper from low-grade material through engineered microbes guided by artificial intelligence.

Benzinga · Nov 19, 2025

Tim Draper Reiterates Bitcoin Network Will Replace 'Laziest Bureaucracies' Like Banking, Notes 'Gravitational Pull Back Toward' BTC Chain

Venture capitalist Tim Draper reiterated his strong belief in the growing influence of the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) network, suggesting that it will replace traditional banking and government systems.

Benzinga · Nov 13, 2025

After $3.5B Bitcoin Windfall, Tim Draper Reloads With Fund 8—Here's What's Coming

Veteran venture capitalist Tim Draper has launched a new $200 million fund through his firm Draper Associates, according to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Benzinga · Jul 24, 2025

Bitcoin bull Tim Draper raises $200 million for new venture fund

His investment company Draper Associates has $2 billion in assets under management.

Fortune · Jul 24, 2025

Billionaire Tim Draper Says His Son Beat Him To 'The Best Investment Of The Decade': 'My Son's Returns Solidly Beat My Own'

Billionaire Tim Draper has revealed some new lore about "the first family of Silicon Valley."

Benzinga · Jul 15, 2025

Trump's Crypto Ventures, Draper And Cathie Wood's Bitcoin Predictions, MSTR Estimates, And More: This Week In Crypto

The past week in the world of cryptocurrency was nothing short of eventful. From legislative moves aimed at curbing alleged corruption in cryptocurrency ventures to bold predictions about Bitcoin’s dominance, the week was filled with intriguing developments.

Benzinga · Jun 29, 2025

Tim Draper Says This Will Be The Fate Of Bitcoin And The Dollar In 5 Years — Billionaire Highlights Apps Built On BTC That Matter

Billionaire investor Tim Draper predicted Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) complete dominance over the dollar within the next five years on Wednesday, driven by what he sees as unprecedented innovation on the network.

Benzinga · Jun 26, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Tim Draper Predicts Bitcoin To Reach $120K By End Of 2024, $250K In 2025

Tim Draper, a prominent venture capitalist and cryptocurrency enthusiast, has made Bitcoin price predictions since 2014. That year, Draper predicted Bitcoin to be $10,000 by the end of 2017. Despite skepticism, his forecast proved accurate, as Bitcoin hit $10,000 in November 2017 during its dramatic bull run.

Benzinga · Nov 25, 2024

Venture Capitalist Tim Draper Regrets Selling Tesla Stake Early

Draper, known for predicting Bitcoin's price, reflects on missed opportunity with Tesla

Zenger · Oct 7, 2023