At Kapor Capital, we invest in seed stage startups that close gaps of access, expand economic opportunity and make a positive impact in our society and the economy. Our entrepreneurs come from all backgrounds, with a special focus on people of color, women, and other historically underrepresented groups who are inspired by their lived experience to shape the future and inform the questions they ask and the problems they identify that give rise to profitable, tech-driven solutions. We are an Oakland-based fund that understands that start-up companies have the ability to transform entire industries and believe that startups can leverage information technology to solve real world problems and tangibly improve the lives of millions through innovations in the fields of education, finance, health, work, justice and more.
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We’re proud to celebrate a year of impactful work! Kapor Capital deployed $7.3M to 17 #GapClosing portfolio companies. #KaporFoundation distributed $6.3M in grants. #KaporCenterInvestments deployed $4.5M to mission-aligned start-ups & investment firms. SMASH exposed 800+ youth to #CS programming. Read more in our 2024 Impact Report: bit.ly/4iIvDun
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Exciting times at Pair Team! As we continue to grow and innovate, we’re looking for a visionary VP of Product to join our leadership team. We're seeking an experienced product leader with a passion for building products that drive real impact. If you’re ready to take on a high-impact leadership role, apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejxp67cy Know someone who’d be perfect for this role? Tag them or share this post!
🌟 Proud to see four of our early-stage investments recognized in the GSV 150 for 2025, highlighting the most transformative companies in global education! Selected from 2,500+ companies worldwide, these innovators are revolutionizing learning from PreK to Gray: ClassDojo Newsela Numerade NovoEd Together, the GSV 150 companies: - Generate $25B+ in annual revenue - Reach 3B+ learners globally - Lead innovation in AI-enhanced learning The future of education is being shaped by companies making learning more engaging, personalized, and accessible through multi-modal approaches and AI integration. Congratulations to our portfolio companies for their continued impact in transforming global education! 🚀
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BREAKING NEWS: KOTC Garners Coveted Spot on Forbes 30 Under 30 List _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ⦿ From the 2017-2021 days of undergraduate at Florida Southern College... ⦿ To launching the 1st iteration of KOTC on 10/19/2020, during the middle of a pandemic... ⦿ To being Global Impact Award (GIA) winners from Washington University in St. Louis' Skandalaris Center in 2023... ⦿ To earning a spot in the Arch Grants portfolio in 2023... ⦿ To earning the backing of social-impact VC Kapor Capital in 2024... ⦿ To now earning a coveted spot on Forbes 30 Under 30 List: King of the Curve (KOTC) co-founders Heath Rutledge-Jukes, William Kelly, and AndrewPaul (AP) McIntosh, alongside our teammates (Xiwei Yang, Taeho Lee, PhD, Tanya Bansal, Jay Doshi, Saso Krstovski, etc.), have managed to build a business that's changing how medical education trains. Soon, KOTC will become a business that will shift how people in primary, secondary, tertiary education, as well as beyond, learn... for life. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🍏 Wanna learn more about the story of KOTC? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gCy7Gqaq 🍏 Wanna learn more about great education innovators? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eERJtKgx
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We’re proud to partner with the #NBAfoundation to bring the All-Star Semi-Finals Pitch Competition to the #Bay! #BayArea #entrepreneurs competed for a chance at making it to the finals and $150K in cash prizes, including hands-on coaching, and technical assistance to elevate their innovative businesses. Celebrity judges included National Basketball Association (NBA) legend, Baron Davis, rapper and entrepreneur, #e40 Founder and CEO of McMullen, Sherri McMullen, and Board President of the Golden State Warriors Community Foundation, Nicole Lacob. Congratulations to all who pitched!
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Save the Date! In partnership with the Golden State Warriors and Kapor Capital, the NBA Foundation will host the All-Star Pitch Semi Finals on December 4th at the Chase Center. 10 contestants will pitch their businesses for a chance to compete in a final competition to be hosted at NBA All-Star Weekend. Register today using the link below to see these amazing entrepreneurs on the big stage. Attendees will be entered into two giveaways for the following prizes: - A pair of tickets to All-Star Saturday Night and the All-Star Game - A pair of tickets to the All-Star Game Register here: https://lnkd.in/ebVYJnkG
Searching for a new position? Join the #KaporCapital Talent Network for opportunities from 100+ #startups solving real-world problems! Members of underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply: bit.ly/3HEVb9Q
Congratulations to Devoted Health for being recognized by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces for Women 👏 At Kapor Capital, we're proud to support companies that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We're excited to see Devoted Health continue to lead by example in the healthcare technology space — here's to creating more inclusive workplaces and driving positive change in the #tech industry!
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“Holding that tablet was almost surreal—it was hard to believe I actually had a 22,000 lb Hawk under my control.” —Chief Mike Deacon, Air Tactical Group Supervisor, HLCO Rain and Sikorsky collaborated to bring government, fire agency, and investment representatives to observe the advanced technologies enabling autonomous rapid wildfire response. This is what some of those leaders shared with us after commanding a Black Hawk™ helicopter flying with Sikorsky’s MATRIX® flight autonomy and Rain mission autonomy to perform multiple autonomous water drops. For more reactions to the joint demonstration of autonomous aerial wildfire response: 📺 watch this video on YouTube https://lnkd.in/gwE7y3zS 📕 read an update on our website https://lnkd.in/gub5jeGB 🚁 “There’s definitely a space for autonomous aircraft and what Rain is doing.” —Assistant Chief Tim Perkins, Orange County Fire Authority. 🔥“We need technology like this to stop the fire that is coming from the wildlands, that is moving toward communities in fire prone lands.” —Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, U.S. Fire Administration. 🧑🚒👩🚒“This technology that we used to think of as being on the horizon, it’s here, it’s available, and it’s there for the taking. So we need to give our firefighters the best of what we’ve got.” —Genevieve Biggs, Director, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Wildfire Resilience Initiative. We are indebted to the many people who carved time in their schedules to attend our demonstration, including Kate Dargan Marquis, Nancy Pfund, Jake Harris, Colonel Trent Mills, Ph.D, and many others.
Exciting opportunity alert for #engineering and #datascience pros! 🚀 Our portfolio company Driver Technologies Inc. is revolutionizing road safety and accessibility with cutting-edge mobility tech and they're on the lookout for brilliant minds to join their team! Check out their open jobs if you’re looking to work in a mission-driven engineering role at a fast-growing startup: bit.ly/4dXwdB8