Partner at Kapor Capital

Oakland, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Venture Capital, Investment Strategy, Social Impact, Startup Dynamics, Analytical Ability, Communication Skills, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Mentoring, Diligence Process, Deal Sourcing, Board Membership, Strategic Support, Networking, Fundraising, Thesis Development

Industry

Description

About the role We’re looking for a dynamic, high-conviction investor to join our team as a Partner. In this role, you’ll help shape the future of the firm by identifying and backing extraordinary founders at the earliest stages. You’ll lead end-to-end investments, drive thesis development, and provide strategic support to founders as they navigate the challenges of early company building. Ideal candidates are passionate about venture and social impact, thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment, and want to be an active, hands-on contributor to both our portfolio and firm strategy. You’ll work closely with the Managing Partner, Venture Partner and broader team to scale our investing platform, strengthen our presence in the ecosystem, and deliver outsized value to the companies we support. What you'll do Source and lead investment opportunities in pre-seed to Series A startups that fit our investment criteria of gap-closing for low-income communities and/or communities of color Own the full deal lifecycle: sourcing, diligence, memo writing, IC presentation, and term sheet negotiation Manage the inbound prospects process during the interim period prior to adding or developing additional or junior resources Serve as a board member or observer for portfolio companies Serve as a key point of contact and strategic advisor to portfolio founders Help shape and evolve the firm’s investment thesis and sector focus areas Represent Kapor Capital at industry events, demo days, writing blogs and through thought leadership Support fund operations, LP communications, and fundraising efforts Participate in rotation of setting agenda and chairing weekly investment meeting Collaborate and contribute to cross-team and cross-firm projects Identify areas of inefficiency at the firm and suggest improvements (e.g. diligence process, deal sourcing) Mentor junior team members, summer fellows and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing Qualifications 7+ years of experience in venture capital, with a proven track record in early-stage investments, particularly in mission-driven startups Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Computer Science - MBA is a plus Demonstrated commitment to closing gaps of access, opportunity or outcomes for low-income communities of underrepresented ethnic and racial minorities Deep understanding of startup dynamics, founder challenges, and early-stage company building Exceptional sourcing instincts and strong founder network High level of confidentiality and strong work ethic. Exceptional analytical ability. Must be able to analyze data effectively, interpret results, and extract data-driven insights. Superior written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization and to the larger technology community. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence. Statement of Non-Discrimination In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/ harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/ domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/ harassment based on "protected categories," Kapor Capital also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Kapor Capital.

Responsibilities

The Partner will source and lead investment opportunities in early-stage startups, managing the full deal lifecycle and serving as a strategic advisor to portfolio founders. They will also help shape the firm’s investment thesis and represent the firm at industry events.