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Kapor Capital

Impact investor

Oakland · Pre-Seed–Series A · 14 people tracked

Also known as KAPOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY L.L.C.

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Investment thesis

Oakland-based firm investing in industry-transforming startups that prioritizes building a more fair, just, and equitable society for low-income and underrepresented communities of color.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$100K – $1M
HQ
Oakland, California, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2011
AUM
$300M
VC funds
1
Tracked investments
176

Team · 14 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Greg Bennett· Principalin𝕏
Brandon Boros· Venture Partner
Landry Nicks· Director of Financein
Aya Spencer· Analyst𝕏

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Kapor Capital went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 68 of 176 portfolio companies

SaaS ×25Healthtech ×16AI & Machine Learning ×14EdTech ×14Fintech ×14Enterprise Software ×11Digital Health ×10Consumer ×8

HQs:United States×68

Who they back

founder profiles across 50 portfolio companies
40%
solo founders
20 of 50 mapped founding teams
49%
repeat founders
of 37 founders with career history
~3 yrs
old at investment
median across 13 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×202 founders×173 founders×114+ founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 35 founders with education data

Harvard University ×7University of California, Berkeley ×7Cornell University ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2University of Cambridge ×2University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ×2University of Southern California ×2Yale University ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 37 founders with career history

Honor ×2McKinsey & Company ×2The Aspen Institute ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×15Techstars ×5500 Global ×3

3 founders hold a PhD · 6 hold an MBA (of 36 with degree data)

Investments · 176 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2024 · 22023 · 22021 · 22020 · 32017 · 22016 · 12015 · 52014 · 22012 · 221 dated

Omada Healthomadahealth.comin𝕏NASDAQ: OMDAJul 2015

Omada Health provides virtual-first, integrated care programs for chronic disease management, delivered as data-driven solutions for employers, health plans, and healthcare organizations.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Andrew DiMichelle(Executive Officer, Director)Adrian James(Executive Officer, Director)Sean Duffy(Executive Officer, Director)Wei-Li ShaoinTony Chou(Director)

BoardJonathan Root(Director)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBlackbird GiantsCanvas VenturesCivilization Ventures Management, LlcDesigner FundFounder Collective+12 more

Bintibinti.comMar 2015✓ verified

Binti builds software for foster care and adoption agencies to streamline the family approval process.

Digital HealthGovTechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Felicia Curcuru(Co-founder and CEO)inGabe Kopley(Co-founder and CTO)inJulia Chou(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsFirst Round CapitalFounders FundBrighter CapitalGovtech FundHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcRethink Impact+1 more

Kairos ARkairos.comin✓ verified

Kairos provides facial recognition and liveness detection technology that verifies a user is physically present during digital onboarding, distinguishing live faces from photos, screens, and generative AI deepfakes.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechMiami, US

Carol Baldwin(Executive Officer)Marc Levinson(Executive Officer)Amanda McClureBrian Brackeen

Co-investors500 GlobalBackstage CapitalNew World Angelsa16z cryptoBlackRockClimate Investment+3 more

Piazzapiazza.com𝕏✓ verified

Piazza is a collaborative learning platform that connects students, teaching assistants, and professors to provide academic support and peer learning opportunities.

EdTech

Pooja Sankar(Founder)in

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersFelicis VenturesGoldcrest CapitalKhosla VenturesSequoia CapitalSV Angel

BlocPower Public Benefit CorpOct 2020SEC filingmedium confidence

Brooklyn, US

Donnel Baird(Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer)John McIntyre(Director)Jeong Seuk Kang(Director)Claire Brodo Johnson(Director)

Board seatMitch Kapor· per SEC Form D · $14.3M raise · filed Oct 2020

Kai XRkaixr.comin𝕏Jan 2020

Kai XR provides a digital learning platform for emerging technologies including XR, VR, and AI, enabling students to develop hands-on skills in in-demand fields.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechOakland, US

Kai Frazier(Founder)

Board seatFreada Kapor Klein· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactTechstarsScout Fund

Pigeonlypigeonly.com𝕏Apr 2015Defunct

Pigeonly provides technology products that enable families and friends to communicate affordably with incarcerated individuals through low-cost phone calls, photo sharing, letters, postcards, and greeting cards.

ConsumerDeveloper ToolsImpact & Social GoodSaaSSocialLas Vegas, US

Frederick Hutson(Founder/CEO)inAlfonzo Brooks(Co-Founder/Head of Finance)inClifford Keeney(Founder)inDamien DrakesSabaina Bukhari

Board seatBenjamin JealousMitchell Kapor· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsY Combinator500 GlobalAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactBase Venture Management, Inc.Bronze InvestmentsGratitude Railroad

weblinkcarecar.coin𝕏Dec 2024

CareCar connects health plan members with a network of caregivers to improve access to care services.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSDenver, US

Mike Matz(Executive Officer)Jennifer Gallinger(Executive Officer)Joshua Itano(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardUriridiakoghene Onovakpuri(Director)Matt Smith(Director)inScott Reid(Director)

Board seatUlili Onovakpuri· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsKickstartReinventure CapitalThird Act VenturesWestbound Equity PartnersImpact America Fund

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Developer-first customer and product analytics

Co-investorsCyberAgent CapitalHeavybitPrimary Venture Partners

Accredibleaccredible.com

Danny King(Founder)in

Co-investorsFJ LabsImagine K12Kima VenturesUncork Capital

Aclimaaclima.earthin

Aclima operates a network of mobile and stationary sensors that measure air pollution and greenhouse gases at block-by-block resolution, and offers analytics software (Aclima Pro) and a free consumer app (air.health) that turn these measurements into environmental data for governments, companies, and communities.

Climate TechData & InfrastructureGovTechIoTSan Francisco, US

Co-investorsCool Climate CollectiveMPower

Adept Idadept-id.comin𝕏

Adept Talent is the healthcare staffing arm of AdeptID, combining matching-model technology with a relationship-first staffing model to place clinicians and allied health professionals at healthcare facilities.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechHR TechSaaSBoston, US

Fernando Rodriguez-Villa(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel Davenport(Founder, Lucid Staffing Solutions)Suzanne Davenport(Founder, Lucid Staffing Solutions)Brian DeAngelis(Director)

BoardNasir Qadree(Director)inWilliam Skarinka(Director)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBetter Ventures Central LlcBenchstrength PartnersZeal Capital Partners

Affect Therapeutics
Air Proteinairprotein.com

Co-investorsPlum Alley InvestmentsFearless FundGingerbread Capital

Ajua
Allovueallovue.com

Baltimore, US

Jessica Gartner(Chief Executive Officer)Jess Gartner(Founder)Jessica L. Gartner(Chief Executive Officer)

Co-investorsRethink EducationRethink Capital Partners

Altroaltro.ioin𝕏Acquired

Altro provides a mobile card that offers users a small line of credit to pay for subscriptions they already have, allowing them to build credit histories without traditional lending products.

FintechLos Angeles, US

Michael Broughton(Founder)inAyush Jain(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundOpen Opportunity FundOssian CapitalVentureSouqWonder Ventures+1 more

Always Hired
AngelListangellist.comin𝕏

AngelList's investor management platform provides tools for venture capital and private equity firms to streamline LP interactions, automate fund operations, and deliver reporting and portfolio updates through a branded digital experience.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Avlok Kohli(CEO)

Co-investorsAccelerator VenturesAccompliceAltra VentureAngel Collective Opportunity FundAtacama VenturesBase Venture Management, Inc.+39 more

AnswersNowgetanswersnow.comin𝕏

AnswersNow provides virtual ABA therapy and parent training services for children with autism and their families.

Digital HealthHealthtechRichmond, US

AdamJeff Beck(Executive Officer, Promoter)Jeff Beck, LCSW(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactK Street CapitalLeft Lane CapitalLighthouse Network Ventures LlcOwl VenturesTechstars+1 more

Applauze

Other Impact, Work; invested 2010; acquired

Apto Payments
Arcus
Array

Embeddable financial education and money management platform

Asana
Attn: Graceattngrace.com

Attn: Grace designs and manufactures plant-based, skin-safe incontinence products for women, manufactured in carbon-neutral facilities.

Circular EconomyConsumerFemTechHealthtech

Alexandra Fennell(Founder)in

Co-investorsBackbone AngelsFlybridge Capital PartnersHow Women InvestIngeborg InvestmentsJoyance PartnersPortfolia+7 more

Benestream

New York, US

Benjamin Geyerhahn(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardRaphael Musher(Director)Julius Mokrauer(Director)Michael Sachs(Director)Kevin R. Hill(Director)

bitly.com (Linkbitly.comin𝕏Mar 2012

Bitly is a technology company that provides link management products, including URL shortening and related connection tools for its customers.

AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSNew York, US

Peter(CEO)inKelsey(Chief Product and Technology Officer)inMatt(Chief Technology Officer)inKelly(Chief Legal & Administrative Officer)Eric Weisen(Director)Bryce Roberts(Director)

Co-investorsBetaworksSpectrum EquityUncork CapitalRRE Ventures

Blavityblavity.comin𝕏

Blavity is a digital media company producing news and content focused on Black culture, identity, and current events, serving Black millennials and Gen Z audiences.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocialLos Angeles, US

Morgan DeBaun(President, CFO and Secretary)

Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.Comcast VenturesMaC Venture CapitalCross Culture VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Harlem Capital Partners+1 more

BlocPower

Brooklyn-based climate tech company using proprietary software to green urban clean energy projects.

Co-investorsAccelr8Pulse FundVoLo Earth Ventures

Bloom
Bodyport
Breakthrough
Bridge moneybridgemoney.coin𝕏

Bridge Money is a mobile app that rewards users with cash back and coins for everyday purchases, surveys, games, and in-app deals, which can be redeemed for gift cards or direct bank transfers.

ConsumerFintechBoston, US

Lalit Janak(Founder)

Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Founder CollectiveHilltop Venture PartnersLofty VenturesStrawberry Creek Ventures+3 more

BrightBee
BrightUp
BuildCasabuildcasa.comMar 2024

BuildCasa buys California properties at full market value to develop attainable homes for middle-income residents, using state housing laws and a proprietary algorithm to identify, acquire, and permit infill development sites.

Construction TechPropTechOakland, US

Ben Bear(CEO)Paul Steidl(Architect & CPO)

BoardJames Gettinger(Director)in

Co-investorsGutter Capital

CaptricityDec 2015

Oakland, US

Kuang Chen(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardChamath Palihapitiya(Director)Christopher Lynch(Director)

Co-investorsSocial Capital Partnership

Career Karmacareerkarma.com𝕏Dec 2021

Career Karma is a platform that matches individuals with career training programs across tech, AI, trades, and skilled careers.

B2B MarketplacesEdTechFuture of WorkSan Francisco, US

Timur Meyster(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ruben A. Harris(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Artur Meyster(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ruben Harris(Founder)in

BoardGarry Tan(Director)in

Co-investorsBackstage CapitalChaos VenturesFlucas VenturesOssian CapitalTrousdale VenturesVista Venture Partners+7 more

Catchafire

New York, US

Rachael Chong(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJoshua Mailman(Director)Chris Kleinert(Director)Scott Smith(Director)Michael Ellis(Director)Niko Canner(Director)

Cayaba Care

Home-based maternal health services for underserved communities from pregnancy through postpartum.

Co-investorsSteelSky Ventures

ChargerHelpchargerhelp.comin

ChargerHelp provides a managed reliability service for EV charging stations, powered by its EMPWR technology platform that offers remote diagnostics, unified data analysis, and reporting on charger uptime.

EnergyMobility & TransportationSaaS

Kameale C. Terry(Founder & CEO)Evette Ellis(Founder)

Co-investorsAligned Climate CapitalAutodesk FoundationAvesta FundBlue Bear Capital PartnersEnergy Impact PartnersEverywhere Ventures+9 more

Citizen
Citrus Lane

Co-investorsNotable Capital

ClassDojoclassdojo.comin𝕏

ClassDojo is a global community platform connecting over 50 million teachers and families to share learning moments through photos, videos, and messages.

EdTechSaaSSocialSan Francisco, US

Sam Chaudhary(Founder/CEO)inLiam Don(Founder/CTO)in

Co-investorsFelicis VenturesFlucas VenturesGSV VenturesImagine K12Kortschak Investments L.P.Lerer Hippeau+8 more

Classkick

Co-investorsFundersClubLightbank

Cleverclever.comin𝕏Acquired

Clever provides a data integration platform for schools that connects student information systems with educational applications and tools.

CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEdTechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Dan Carroll(Founder/CPO)inRafael Garcia(Co-founder & CTO)inTyler Bosmeny(Co-founder, Board Member & Strategic Advisor)in

Co-investorsFloodgateGSV VenturesHomebrewLightspeed Venture PartnersStreamlined VenturesUlu Ventures+4 more

CodeHScodehs.comin𝕏

San Francisco, US

Zachary Galant(Executive Officer, Director)Jeremy Keeshin(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsImagine K12

Codespark
Compology
Constant Therapy
Curve Healthcurvehealth.comin𝕏Dec 2023

Curve Health operates a telemedicine platform combined with data analytics and health information exchange that connects bedside providers with remote clinicians.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSMiami, US

Timothy Peck(Director)Matthew Michela(CEO & Board Member)Charlene Frizzera(Director)Stephen Bruso(Director)

Co-investorsLightspeed Venture PartnersRosecliff VenturesAlumni VenturesCorrelation VenturesIDEOInflect Health+3 more

Curve Health
Daivergent
Daylight
Desmosdesmos.comJan 2012

San Francisco, US

Van Dyke Billings, III(Executive Officer)Eli Luberoff(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Devoted Healthdevoted.comOct 2017

Devoted Health offers Medicare Advantage plans and integrated healthcare services for older Americans, including virtual and in-home care, member support guides, and coordination with local providers across 29 states.

HealthtechInsurTechUnited States, US

Todd Park(Executive Officer, Director)inEdward Park(Executive Officer, Director)Ed Park(Founder)in

BoardBryan Roberts(Director)inRobert Kocher(Director)inWilliam Frist(Director)

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBronze InvestmentsCapital FactoryDns CapitalDreamers VCF-Prime Capital+18 more

DotLab
Driver Technologies

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Exits · 4

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

Omada HealthNASDAQ: OMDAFutureAdvisoracq. by BlackRockGingeracq. by HeadspaceJopwellacq. by True

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Kapor Capital made?
Kapor Capital has 159 tracked investments, 10 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Kapor Capital invest at?
Kapor Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Kapor Capital's typical check size?
Kapor Capital typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
What sectors does Kapor Capital focus on?
Kapor Capital focuses on Climate Tech, Digital Health, EdTech, Fintech, FoodTech, Future of Work, GovTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Kapor Capital located?
Kapor Capital is headquartered in Oakland, US.
Does Kapor Capital lead rounds?
Kapor Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Kapor Capital co-invest with?
Kapor Capital most often shares deals with Y Combinator, 500 Global, Base Venture Management, Inc., among 270 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Kapor Capital's Mitch Kapor on 1st Impact Report, investing with purpose, Uber IPO | Angel S3 E4

This Week in Startups · Mitch Kapor

Kapor Capital Partner Ulili Onovakpuri shares her Distance Traveled Story

KaporCenter · Ulili Onovakpuri

Brian Dixon, Kapor Capital on VCChats & Global Demo Nites #pitchperfectsv

PitchPerfect Silicon Valley · Brian Dixon

Brian Dixon, Partner Kapor Capital #fundingsuccess

PitchPerfect Silicon Valley · Brian Dixon

Ulili Onovakpuri - The Information | #KaporCapital partner, Ulili Onovakpuri discusses how venture capital firms can start by holding themselves accountable as they reexamine the lack of... | By Kapor CapitalFacebook

Ulili Onovakpuri · facebook.com

Co-investors · 164

500 Global

500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) is a venture capital firm whose flagship Silicon Valley strategy backs promising technology companies from pre-seed onward across a range of sectors and geographies.

$150K
Techstars

Techstars is a startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds ambitious founders and provides capital, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors, operators, and corporate partners.

$220K
Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.

$500K – $50M
Uncork Capital

Uncork Capital (formerly SoftTech VC) is a seed-stage venture firm that invests early in founders, with a focus on AI-native companies building leverage and scale.

Both backed · 6
$3M – $5M
Backstage Capital

Backstage Capital is an investment firm focused on supporting underrepresented founders. It publishes a weekly newsletter, The Mixtape, sharing news, opportunities, and stories for these founders.

$50K
Base Venture Management, Inc.

Base is an early-stage venture firm that invests in founders and technology across consumer/retail and industrial sectors, leveraging a network of founders, celebrities, and political connections.

$100K – $700K
GV (Google Ventures)

GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in artificial intelligence and machine learning since its early days, building a global portfolio of more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.

$250K – $50M
Khosla Ventures

Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies focused on technology, mobile, and clean energy sectors, including biotechnology applications. The firm provides capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs developing breakthrough technologies across multiple markets.

$5K – $50M
Ulu Ventures

Ulu Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on finding and funding early-stage founder teams, emphasizing diversity and data-driven investment decisions.

$2M
Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build technology companies.

$4.4M – $214M
Founder Collective

Founder Collective is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on seed and pre-seed investments across all sectors.

FundersClub

FundersClub is an online venture capital firm and startup investing platform that gives accredited investors access to vetted early-stage startups from Silicon Valley and beyond.

Both backed · 4
$250K – $5M
152 more co-investors

Bronze InvestmentsFelicis VenturesSV AngelCorrelation VenturesGeneral CatalystLightspeed Venture PartnersBessemer Venture PartnersNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)BenchmarkFJ LabsFirst Round CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)True VenturesStreamlined VenturesRRE VenturesSlow VenturesPrecursor VenturesObvious VenturesSoftBank Vision FundFloodgate8VCLowercase CapitalSocial LeverageXYZ Venture CapitalCollaborative FundFounders FundUnion Square Ventures (USV)NextView VenturesSignalFireCota CapitalBullpen CapitalFoundryHarrison MetalAccompliceLightbankInitialized CapitalMaC Venture CapitalBaseline VenturesTransmedia CapitalAcequia Capital (AceCap)Accelerator VenturesDeciensLearn CapitalVista Venture PartnersMoment Ventures, LlcSterling RoadK5 VenturesLaunchCapitalEarthshot VenturesAccelr8Hinge CapitalCraft VenturesAccelGreylock PartnersRedpoint VenturesLong Journey VenturesUnknown VenturesUberBoxGroupSpark CapitalSound VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)DST GlobalGreat Oaks Venture CapitalEniac VenturesSOSVOffline VenturesPioneerC2 InvestmentsSciFi VCFreestyle CapitalInnovation EndeavorsLux CapitalAccel-KKRInovia CapitalBowery CapitalSouth Park CommonsPractical Venture CapitalAcrew CapitalElectric CapitalIA VenturesCrosslink CapitalRevolutionHack VCPoint NineThrive CapitalAtlas VentureSherpalo VenturesPear VCUpfront VenturesM13Kindred VenturesHustle FundUncorrelated VenturesGSV AccelerationTSVCArray Ventures Management LlcChemistryThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Betaworks Ventures Management, LlcOutlander VCWorklife VenturesBrainchild HoldingsNFXMouro CapitalGalaxy Digital Assets FundAnorak VenturesAnthemis VentureNyca PartnersKohlberg Kravis Robertsxfactor venturesPrefix CapitalRecursive VenturesK9 VenturesHoxton VenturesYes VCMarcy Venture PartnersUP Partners137 VenturesAmasiaPhoenix CourtAdverb VenturesStructure CapitalHighbury HoldingsRubicon Venture CapitalThink+ Ventures Management, LlcVertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Plaid14WVisionaire Ventures.406 VenturesCyfrinIncite.orgWndrCoFYRFLY Venture PartnersBootstrapLabsFontinalis Partners8090 IndustriesSUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALBold Capital PartnersTheory Forge VenturesCollab CapitalMonk's Hill VenturesMotley Fool VenturesFenway Summer VenturesFitz Gate VenturesUnshackled VenturesSpring CapitalRestive VenturesSeae VenturesGood PartyNew Voices

Firms observed investing alongside Kapor Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Kapor Capital's recorded portfolio.

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