Kapor Capital

Kapor Capital is an Oakland-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage, tech-driven startups focused on closing access and opportunity gaps for low-income communities and communities of color in the U.S., including sectors such as health, education, finance, justice, work, climate, and food. The firm has over 170 portfolio companies, many led by underrepresented founders (70% across its first three funds), and all investments are impact-aligned, targeting both financial returns and measurable social equity. Kapor Capital is distinctive for its gap-closing investment thesis, commitment to diversity, and hands-on support for founders, including diversity goal setting and talent matching.