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Kapor Capital

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 91 out of 100

Also known as Kapor, Kapor Capital III, L.P., Kapor Capital Opportunity Fund I, L.P.

  • Banking & lending
  • Biotech & therapeutics
  • Carbon & climate software
  • Care delivery & digital health
  • Clean energy & storage
  • Crypto & blockchain
  • Finance operations
  • Food & beverage brands
  • Food production tech
  • Health IT
  • Higher education & upskilling
  • HR & future of work
  • Insurance
  • K-12 education
  • Legal, compliance & govtech
  • Medical devices & diagnostics
  • Mental health & wellness
  • Payments
  • Sustainable materials & circular economy
  • Wealth & investing
  • Women's & family health
  • Pre seed
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • Social impact
  • US
  • Impact fund
  • VC
  • B2B
  • B2C
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters
Oakland, CA, United States
Assets under management
$99MForm ADV private fund GAV, as of 2026-03-10Source (opens in a new tab)
Latest fund size
$97.5MSEC amount sold, as of 2022-02-17Source (opens in a new tab)
Funds
2
Legal name
KAPOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY L.L.C.
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Record updated 29 September 2026

About

We are not your typical venture capital firm. Since 2011, Kapor Capital has invested exclusively in “impact” startups, a turning point for us and the industry.

Investment approach

Thesis
We believe that startups can use information technology to solve real world problems and improve the lives of millions through innovation in education, finance, health, work, justice and more.Source (opens in a new tab)
Eligibility
Your startup is tech-driven, in the early stage, and has the potential for large-scale economic success, and Your startup closes significant gaps of access to information or goods and services; and/or expands economic opportunity in the workplace and the marketplace; and/or increases outcomes such as efficiency and competitiveness of market-based solutions to social and economic issues And if you are committed to building a diverse team and inclusive company culture as guided by The Founders’ Commitment
Traction requirement
Your product has not yet been built or deployed
Investing status notes
We invest in early stage startups that close gaps of access for all.

Funds

Kapor Capital Opportunity Fund I, L.P.
Vintage 2023Main fund
Kapor Capital III, L.P.
$97.5MVintage 2021, Main fund, SEC amount sold

SEC registration

Registered adviser
KAPOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY L.L.C.
SEC file number
802-123033
Registration
Exempt reporting adviser
Regulatory AUM
$99Mas of 2026-03-10
Private funds reported
1
Principal office
OAKLAND, CA, United States
SEC CIK
1866476, 1963174
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