Draper Fisher Jurvetson is the leader in seed and early stage venture capital, typically serving as a startup's first outside source of financing. Founded in 1985, Draper Fisher Jurvetson has created a global network of affiliated venture funds with approximately $3 billion in capital commitments and offices in the major technology centers around the world. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, the firm has proven expertise in identifying and helping extraordinary entrepreneurs who want to change the world. About Draper Fisher Jurvetson Draper Fisher Jurvetson is the leader in start-up venture capital, having invested in over 150 high-tech companies. DFJ focuses on information technology businesses with enormous market potential. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, Draper Fisher Jurvetson manages $2 billion in committed capital and has helped create many successful information technology companies including Cyras Systems, Kana Communications, Tradex, Interwoven, Wit Soundview, Webline, Tumbleweed Communications, and Selectica. By pursuing a people-focused approach to venture capital investing, DFJ continues to fund entrepreneurs with the energy, vision, experience, and desire to build great companies. DFJ New England has a close working relationship with the other venture funds in the DFJ Network, whose expertise and contacts are invaluable for our portfolio companies. These partners include: