Kapor Capital

VC Oakland, California, United States ·Founded 1999

Overview

Kapor Capital invests in early stage gap-closing tech enabled startups. Kapor Capital invests in tech-driven early stage companies committed to closing gaps of access, opportunity or outcome for low income communities and/or communities of color in the United States.

Investment Focus

  • Tech-driven early-stage startups
  • Commitment to closing gaps of access and economic opportunity
  • Diverse and inclusive team culture
  • Focus on closing gaps of access, opportunity, or outcome for low-income communities and communities of color
  • Operate in sectors such as technology, education, healthcare, or consumer finance
  • Demonstrate potential for positive social impact alongside financial returns

Portfolio Companies

Thrive MarketChargerHelpPlanet FWDNewselaCareer KarmaPromiseLirvana LabsPenny FinancetEQuitableinterviewing.ioKai XR

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Frequently asked questions about Kapor Capital

What sectors does Kapor Capital invest in?

Kapor Capital invests in Technology, Healthcare, Finance, Education, Health and Consumer Finance, and is based in Oakland, California, United States. Kapor Capital is listed as a vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Kapor Capital invest at?

Kapor Capital backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage and Series A.

Which regions does Kapor Capital invest in?

Kapor Capital invests across United States.

Who are the partners at Kapor Capital?

Team members listed for Kapor Capital include Mitch Kapor (Director/Founder) and Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins (CEO).

What companies has Kapor Capital invested in?

Kapor Capital's portfolio includes Thrive Market, ChargerHelp, Planet FWD, Newsela, Career Karma, Promise, Lirvana Labs and Penny Finance.

How do I contact Kapor Capital?

Kapor Capital's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.

Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database