Kapor Capital
Impact investorOakland · Pre-Seed–Series A · 16 people tracked
Also known as KAPOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY L.L.C.
Investment thesis
Kapor Capital backs early-stage, industry-transforming startups whose products expand access and create economic opportunity for low-income communities and underrepresented communities of color. Investing at pre-seed, seed, and Series A, the firm looks for founders motivated to improve the lives of people in underserved communities. It helps portfolio companies build foundational social impact and diversity and inclusion plans appropriate to their stage, and requires reporting on these commitments in investor updates. Beyond capital, Kapor offers tailored support including people-ops technology and anti-bias training, a talent network connecting candidates with founders, and hands-on help with strategy, growth, and fundraising.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 16 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 22 of 36 portfolio companiesSaaS ×9AI & Machine Learning ×7Enterprise Software ×6Healthtech ×5Digital Health ×4EdTech ×4Fintech ×4Future of Work ×3
HQs:United States×20
Investments · 36 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBinti builds software for foster care and adoption agencies to streamline the family approval process.
Digital HealthGovTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Felicia Curcuru(Co-founder and CEO)Gabe Kopley(Co-founder and CTO)Julia Chou(Executive Officer, Director)
Brooklyn, US
Donnel Baird(Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer)John McIntyre(Director)Jeong Seuk Kang(Director)Claire Brodo Johnson(Director)Mitch Kapor(Director)
Board seatMitch Kapor· per SEC Form D · $14.3M raise · filed Oct 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
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.
ConsumerImpact & Social GoodSaaSSocialLas Vegas, US
Frederick Hutson(Founder/CEO)inAlfonzo Brooks(Co-Founder/Head of Finance)inClifford Keeney(Founder)inBenjamin Jealous(Director)Mitchell Kapor(Director)
BoardErik Moore(Director)
Board seatBenjamin JealousMitchell Kapor· per SEC Form D · $3M raise · filed Jun 2016
CareCar connects health plan members with a network of caregivers to improve access to care services.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSDenver, US
Joshua Itano(Executive Officer, Director)Mike Matz(Executive Officer)Jennifer Gallinger(Executive Officer)
BoardUriridiakoghene Onovakpuri(Director)Matt Smith(Director)Scott Reid(Director)
Board seatUriridiakoghene (Ulili) Onovakpuri· per SEC Form D
Platform for startups to meet investors, talent, and incubators.
AnswersNow provides virtual ABA therapy and parent training services for children with autism and their families.
Digital HealthHealthtechRichmond, US
AdamJeff Beck(Executive Officer, Promoter)
Other Impact, Work; invested 2010; acquired
Embeddable financial education and money management platform
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)Garry Tan(Director)Artur Meyster(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Home-based maternal health services for underserved communities from pregnancy through postpartum.
LeadGenius provides AI-powered contact intelligence and data sourcing for go-to-market teams to identify and engage target customers.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US
Anand Kulkarni(Founder/CEO)inPrayag Narula(Founder)inPhilipp Gutheim(Founder/COO)inDave Rolnitzky(Founder/CPO)inMark GodleyZeb Couch
Pair Team develops an AI-enabled care coordination platform that connects people with healthcare providers and programs to deliver proactive, personalized care.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Neil Batlivala(Founder)inCassie Choi(Founder)inJulian Eison(Director)Cassandra Choi(Executive Officer, Director)
PlanetFwd is a sustainability measurement platform that helps companies measure carbon footprints, automate life cycle assessments, and report emissions data for regulatory compliance and ESG goals.
Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Julia Collins(Founder & CEO)in
Promise is an entertainment studio that uses generative AI to help filmmakers and artists create films, series, and storytelling content.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
George Strompolos(Co-Founder & CEO)Jamie Byrne(Co-Founder, President & COO)Dave Clark(Co-Founder & CCO)
A company developing wearable devices combined with artificial intelligence to detect early signs of sepsis in patients outside hospital settings.
HealthtechSan Francisco, US
SoundFocus develops audio distribution systems that enable individualized sound delivery in zoned spaces, with applications in healthcare environments including noise reduction in critical care units.
HealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Alex Selig(Founder/CEO)in
True Link provides financial cards designed to protect vulnerable individuals, particularly elderly people, from fraud and financial abuse while enabling greater independence.
ConsumerFintechNew York City, US
Kai Stinchcombe(Founder/CEO)inClaire McDonnell(Executive Officer, Promoter)Frank Rotman(Director)
A Platform-as-a-Service company helping cities and developers reduce costs and complexity in deploying last-mile infrastructure.
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.
Frequently asked questions
- 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 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.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamKapor Capital's Mitch Kapor on 1st Impact Report, investing with purpose, Uber IPO | Angel S3 E4 - YouTube
This Week in Startups · Mitch Kapor
Kapor Capital Partner Ulili Onovakpuri shares her Distance Traveled Story - YouTube
KaporCenter · Ulili Onovakpuri
Brian Dixon, Kapor Capital on VCChats & Global Demo Nites #pitchperfectsv - YouTube
PitchPerfect Silicon Valley · Brian Dixon
Brian Dixon, Partner Kapor Capital #fundingsuccess - YouTube
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
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