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Okapi Venture Capital
Venture capitalNewport Beach · Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked
Also known as OCVC, LLC · OKAPI CAPITAL, LLC · OKAPI VENTURE CAPITAL, LLC
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Investment thesis
Okapi Venture Capital invests at the seed and early stage in information technology and life science companies. The firm was launched after a group of local business leaders pledged to back a seed and early-stage fund, closing its first fund in May 2006. The GPs each bring more than 20 years of venture capital and/or founder and tech executive experience. The firm draws an analogy between its portfolio companies and the okapi animal, noting long gestation periods, precociousness at birth, and unique characteristics that allow them to thrive in a dense competitive environment.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 35 of 48 portfolio companiesSaaS ×21AI & Machine Learning ×15Enterprise Software ×7Healthtech ×6Cybersecurity ×4E-commerce ×4Consumer ×3Data & Infrastructure ×3
HQs:United States×28Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 13 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×43 founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 12 founders with education data
UC San Diego ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 11 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×5Business & Management ×3Engineering ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 10 founders with career history
Nortel Networks ×3Juniper Networks ×2Mucker Capital ×2
Investments · 48 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12024 · 12023 · 22022 · 42021 · 32020 · 12018 · 32017 · 12016 · 219 dated
PlanStreet provides investigative case management software for organizations to track, document, and resolve investigations across child welfare, fraud, HR, housing, and healthcare sectors.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Co-investorsExpert DOJOKeyhorse Capital
PlanStreet is a case management and outcome-tracking platform designed for nonprofits and government agencies serving vulnerable populations.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechHealthtechSaaS
Co-investorsExpert DOJOBluegrass Angel VentureHouston Angel Network
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesMenlo Park, US
Laura N. Dietch(Executive Officer, Director)Kurt Sparks(Executive Officer)in
BoardSharon Stevenson, DVM, PhD(Director)inDrew Hoffmann(Director)Robert Brownell(Director)Thomas Fogarty, MD(Director)
Board seatSharon Stevenson· per SEC Form D · $16.3M raise · filed Mar 2021
Co-investorsEmergent Medical Partners, LLPAzimuth Ventures
Focal Rx develops bioabsorbable medical devices, specifically the BioZorb 3D Bioabsorbable Marker, for clinical and surgical applications.
HealthtechMedical DevicesAliso Viejo, US
George D Hermann(Executive Officer)inSteven Gex(Executive Officer, Director)Steven Naber(Executive Officer)Gail S Lebovic(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRobert Brownell(Director)
Board seatSharon Stevenson· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsEmergent Medical Partners, LLP
The page presents Kredos AI, a company whose tagline references human-like artificial intelligence.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSBellevue, US
Balaji Sridharan(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Thoms(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardPeter Mueller(Director)inSyed Nasir Ali(Director)
Board seatJeff Bocan· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsEarly Light VenturesMotley Fool VenturesSeaChangeStartFastStartFast VenturesWalter Ventures+3 more
Network Perception offers NP-View, software that generates and maintains network maps to help organizations assess risk, verify network segmentation, and evaluate the security posture of their environments.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSChicago, US
Robin Berthier(Chief Executive Officer, President, & Director)Ted Greene(Chief Operating Officer)inWilliam Sanders(Director)
BoardSteve Westly(Director)inRobert Schultz(Director)in
Board seatJeff Bocan· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsEarly Light VenturesEarth FoundryEnergy FoundryEnergy Impact PartnersIllinois VenturesNotre Dame Founders Fund+3 more
NotiSphere appears to provide digital communication systems for supply disruption notifications, particularly focused on FDA recalls and hospital supply chain transparency.
HealthtechSaaSWest Hollywood, US
Guillermo Ramas(Executive Officer, Director)in
Board seatMarc Averitt· per SEC Form D · $3.6M raise · filed Dec 2021
Co-investorsSupernode VenturesCoelius CapitalRise of the Rest SeedThe Fund
Paladin Cloud offers an open source, Security-as-Code platform that helps developers and security teams identify and remediate risks across cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsCalifon, US
Daniel Deeney(Executive Officer, Director)inSteven Hull(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardLoren Straub(Director)in
Board seatMarc Averitt· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsCerity Partners VenturesBowery CapitalSaas Ventures, L.L.C.Samsung Next
Specright provides an AI-powered, spec-first product lifecycle management (PLM) platform for managing specifications, formulas, ingredients, packaging, and bills of materials across food & beverage, beauty, consumer goods, industrials, life sciences, and quick service restaurants.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSIrvine, US
Matthew Wright(Founder & Executive Chairman)
BoardGabe Greenbaum(Director)
Board seatMarc Averitt· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsFikaMucker CapitalNew Earth VenturesSageview CapitalB Capital GroupFika Ventures+2 more
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Chargezoom offers an AI-native platform that automates accounts receivable workflows including invoicing, recurring billing, payments, collections, and reconciliation.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSIrvine, US
Matt Dubois(Founder)inDaniel Drechsel(Director)Jeffrey Bocan(Director)Hiten Shah(Director)Miguel Avellan(Director)
Co-investorsBIP VenturesEarly Light VenturesKickstartMotley Fool VenturesStout Street CapitalBIP Capital+1 more
Clearspace advocates for reduced screen time in childhood and promotes outdoor activity and unstructured play.
ConsumerImpact & Social GoodSan Francisco, US
Royce Branning(Founder)inOliver Hill(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorCaladanCapitalize VCCojourn CompaniesDream MachineElementum Ventures+10 more
CLI Conservatory is a 10-month in-person dance training program that prepares students for professional dance careers, offering training in commercial and concert dance, on-camera performance, teaching and choreography, plus career mentorship and wellness support.
EdTechNew York, US
Jon Arpino(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJustin Rucker(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsAgility CapitalGSV VenturesPLG Ventures
CrowdStrike provides an AI-native cybersecurity platform that unifies endpoint, identity, cloud, SaaS, and AI protection to detect and stop breaches for enterprise organizations.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecuritySaaSSunnyvale, US
George Kurtz(Founder)inDmitri Alperovitch(Founder)inBurt Podbere(Chief Financial Officer)inGregg Marston(Founder)
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.AccelAnsa CapitalBallistic VenturesBright Pixel CapitalCapitalG+11 more
Daasity is an analytics and data platform for consumer brands that connects ecommerce, retail sales, marketing, and inventory data into a unified view without requiring data engineering.
Data & InfrastructureE-commerceRetail Tech
Co-investors1855 Capital PartnersCove FundSerra VenturesVMG Catalyst
DepoDirect is a remote deposition platform that lets legal teams schedule and manage depositions with vetted digital reporters, exhibit management, video recording, instant rough transcripts, and AI-generated summaries.
AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaS
Joshua(Head of Engineering)inTodd Seligman(Founder)in
Co-investorsBonfire VenturesEmerging VenturesFf Venture CapitalFirstMile VenturesMetroCap Partners
dRISK builds a verification and validation stack for autonomous vehicles, focused on discovering real-world edge cases, reinforcement learning training, and identifying the next-best test.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMobility & Transportation
Fluid-AI offers a Reliability as a Service (RaaS) platform that gives industrial equipment operators real-time insight into machine health, with predictive and prognostic diagnostics to reduce downtime and inefficiency.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningIoT
Co-investorsCove FundLongley Capital
Goodhood is a mobile car repair service that sends certified mechanics to a customer's home or office for maintenance and repairs, with fixed upfront quotes and a two-year warranty.
ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersMichigan RiseService Provider CapitalKubera Venture CapitalMucker CapitalNew Age Ventures
Jurny provides a centralized calendar management platform for property managers to unify listings across multiple online travel agencies and booking channels into a single operational interface.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSTravel & HospitalityLos Angeles, US
Luca Zambello
Co-investorsMucker CapitalScale Lab AndorraSQN Venture Partners, LLC
LeadrPro operates a recommendation engine that matches business software buyers with vendor solutions based on their stated requirements and budget, aiming to replace cold outreach.
B2B MarketplacesSaaSSales TechSanta Monica, US
Chris S.(Founder)inWalter Guevara(Director)Christopher Sheng(Executive Officer)
BoardJohn G Waller(Director)
MagicDoor is an AI-native property management platform for property management companies, self-managed landlords, and multi-portfolio operators, with its Genie AI handling leasing, maintenance, accounting, tenant screening, and communication workflows.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSLas Vegas, US
Kasper Rune Sogaard(Founder)in
BoardAnn Luth(Director)Yingmei Ao Sogaard(Director)
Co-investorsEarly Light VenturesMotley Fool VenturesShadow Ventures
Multiplayer is a developer tool that runs locally alongside AI coding agents to automate the debugging loop—detecting, triaging, deduplicating, and fixing bugs across development, testing, QA, and production.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSaaS
Steph Johnson(Co-Founder & CEO)inThomas Johnson(Co-Founder & CTO)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBowery CapitalAbstract VenturesAlchemist AcceleratorAndreessen HorowitzArmory Square Ventures+11 more
Nimble sells consumer charging accessories, including a retractable-cable charger and a multi-device travel charger, made with recycled materials.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsDatabricks VenturesHetz VenturesJ-VenturesR-Squared VenturesSlow VenturesTarget Global
Occuspace makes plug-in sensors that measure how busy a space is anonymously using ambient Bluetooth and Wi-Fi signals, without collecting personal data or requiring wiring.
AI & Machine LearningIoTPropTechSaaSSan Diego, US
Nic Halverson(Co-founder & CEO)inLinus Grasel(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsCove FundHamilton VenturesLewis & Clark VenturesShadow Ventures
Pegasus Solar designs and manufactures rooftop solar mounting systems and installation hardware for solar installers.
CleantechConstruction TechEnergyHardwareSaaSSan Jose, US
Kai Stephan(Founder)inErich Kai Stephan(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMark Conroy(Director)B. Marc Averitt(Director)in
Co-investorsC3 VenturesEcosystem Integrity FundBand of AngelsEcosystem IntegrityObvious Ventures
airSlate SignNow is a document management and e-signature platform that enables teams to collaborate on document workflows with real-time updates, role-based permissions, and advanced security controls.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkLegalTechSaaS
Co-investorsK5 VenturesKhosla Ventures
Slingshot provides real-time operational intelligence and autonomous coordination software for space operations, serving defense, commercial, and sovereign operators.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDefense TechRoboticsSpace TechEl Segundo, US
David Godwin(Founder)inMelanie Stricklan(Founder)inTim Solms(Chief Executive Officer)inThomas Ashman(Founder)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAnkona CapitalATX Venture PartnersDcode CapitalDraper AssociatesEdison Partners+9 more
A security platform that detects and prevents malicious activity targeting software applications, serving both small and large companies through developer-focused tooling.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Bjoern Zinssmeister(Founder)inMatthias Kadenbach(Founder)
Co-investorsCyber Mentor FundY CombinatorK5 VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersVenture Investment Associates
TrackStreet provides brand protection software and managed services that monitor online marketplaces and retailers to enforce MAP pricing, remove unauthorized listings, and identify rogue resellers.
E-commerceRetail TechSaaSLas Vegas, US
Andrew Schydlowsky(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investors412 Venture FundCove FundEarly Light VenturesNotre Dame Founders FundRecurring Capital Partners
Trellis is an AI-driven platform that automates advertising, pricing, and profitability optimization for eCommerce sellers on marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart, and Shopify.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningE-commerceOttawa, CA
Denis Leclair(Founder)inFahim Sheikh(Founder)in
Co-investorsSentiero VenturesAMR Action FundCraft VenturesEaston CapitalNew Science VenturesStout Street Capital
Trellis operates a legal research and analytics platform focused on U.S. state trial courts, making trial court filings, dockets, rulings, and motions searchable across jurisdictions.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechLegalTechSaaSLos Angeles, US
Nicole Clark(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsCalibrate VenturesCraft VenturesTechstarsHeadlineMastercard Start PathRevel Partners+1 more
Ubiq provides a wireless presentation solution for conference rooms that eliminates cable management and reduces IT support overhead.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSBoston, US
Sumit Pasupalak(Founder)inJayanth Kottapalli(Founder)inClément Alteresco(Founder)
Co-investorsFundersClubY Combinator
Malibu, US
Jonathan Beck(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
BoardJeff Bocan(Director)
Welltok is an enterprise SaaS platform that enables health plans, employers, providers, and public entities to deliver personalized health improvement resources and incentivize consumer engagement for better health outcomes.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSDenver, US
Bob Fabbio(Executive Officer, Director)James J. Sullivan(Executive Officer)Jeffrey H Margolis(Director)Jeff Cohen(Founder)
BoardMohamad Makhzoumi(Director)Nina Kjellson(Director)
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersEmergence Capital PartnersFlare Capital PartnersFlybridge Capital PartnersMiramar Venture PartnersNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+5 more
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AlineATMCandid WholesaleCloudKeyzConnectifierDeepCastExponential IntelligenceHelixis, Inc.InfluenceObalon Therapeutics, Inc.StockAppTransaction WirelessWhiteFox
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 · 10
10 acquisitions · showing 7BioTrace Medicalacq. by Merit MedicalFocal Therapeuticsacq. by HologicCloudKeyzacq. by ButterflyMXConnectifieracq. by LinkedInHelixis, Inc.acq. by IlluminaObalon Therapeutics, Inc.acq. by RESHAPE LIFESCIENCES INCTransaction Wirelessacq. by First Data
Portfolio news
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Okapi Venture Capital made?
- Okapi Venture Capital has 48 tracked investments, 10 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Okapi Venture Capital invest at?
- Okapi Venture Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Okapi Venture Capital's typical check size?
- Okapi Venture Capital typically writes checks of $750K – $3M.
- What sectors does Okapi Venture Capital focus on?
- Okapi Venture Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Future of Work, Healthtech, Medical Devices, SaaS.
- Where is Okapi Venture Capital located?
- Okapi Venture Capital is headquartered in Newport Beach, US.
- Does Okapi Venture Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Okapi Venture Capital leads investment rounds.
- Who does Okapi Venture Capital co-invest with?
- Okapi Venture Capital most often shares deals with Early Light Ventures, Cove Fund, Motley Fool Ventures, among 63 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamVC Speaker Series with Jeff Bocan from Okapi Venture Capital
UCI Beall Applied Innovation at the Cove · Jeff Bocan
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Startup Grind Local · Marc Averitt
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Co-investors · 10
Bessemer Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs across enterprise, consumer, and healthcare sectors from early stages through growth.
New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.
Canaan Partners is a venture capital firm with over 30 years of history, backing companies across technology and healthcare sectors through close, hands-on partnerships with founders.
Emergence Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders building B2B software companies, from early-stage cloud and SaaS pioneers to AI-native innovators.
Flare Capital Partners is a healthcare technology-focused venture firm that partners with founders building companies to improve outcomes, lower costs, and reshape healthcare delivery.
Miramar Digital Ventures is a seed and early-stage venture firm backing founders leveraging smart connected sensors, big data, and intelligent machines to drive disruption.
Domain Associates is a venture capital firm founded in 1985 that invests in life sciences companies. The firm operates as a limited liability company.
Baird Capital invests in founder- and entrepreneur-led B2B technology and services companies across the capital spectrum, operating both a Global Private Equity platform and a U.S. Venture Capital platform. It is a privately held, employee-owned firm affiliated with Robert W. Baird & Co.
Aphelion Capital is a healthcare-focused venture capital firm backing capital-efficient products and services that improve patient outcomes at equal or lower cost to the healthcare system.
Firms observed investing alongside Okapi Venture Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Okapi Venture Capital's recorded portfolio.
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