About Kapor Capital

Kapor Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Oakland, CA, investing primarily in pre-seed and seed-stage technology companies. We focus on addressing the lack of access and opportunity for underserved communities, particularly low-income communities and communities of color. We are currently investing out of our third fund, totaling $126M and is one of the largest Black-led funds ever raised. Our impact reports, pioneered in 2019, and our industry-first Founders’ Commitment from 2016 exemplify our dedication to impact and equity. Portfolio companies generate both strong economic value and positive social impact in our investment sectors across education, financial inclusion, health, sustainability, employment, and justice. We have more than 130 companies in our portfolio, including LiquiDonate, Ethic, CareCar, Binti, Outrival, Numerade, ChargerHelp, and Promise.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Operations Intern to support our Head of Platform and Director of Finance this summer. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across portfolio services, firm operations, and finance functions within a mission-driven venture capital firm. You will work on high-impact projects that directly support our portfolio companies and internal operations while learning the inner workings of an early-stage VC fund.

What you'll do

Platform Operations Support (50%)

• Assist in coordinating and executing firm and founder events, including logistics, communications, and post-event follow-up
• Conduct research on potential strategic partners and advisors aligned with portfolio needs
• Contribute to the development of operational playbooks and resource guides for portfolio founders

Finance & Data Operations Support (40%)

• Assist with portfolio data collection, verification, and entry into tracking systems
• Support maintenance of internal databases ensuring data accuracy and consistency
• Assist with financial reconciliation tasks and document management
• Support ad-hoc finance and operations projects as they arise

Special Projects (10%)

• Contribute to one substantive summer project (to be defined based on interests and firm priorities) that could include: talent ecosystem mapping, diversity metrics analysis, sponsorship strategy research, or process automation initiatives

About You

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (rising junior or senior student preferred)
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and comfort learning new software tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter mentality with ability to work independently and take initiative
• Genuine interest in venture capital, startups, and social impact
• Must be able to work onsite at Oakland, CA office at least two days per week.

What You'll Gain

• Direct exposure to venture capital operations and the early-stage startup ecosystem
• Mentorship from experienced investors and operators committed to gap-closing innovation
• Hands-on experience building scalable systems and processes for a growing platform
• Networking opportunities with portfolio founders, advisors, and the broader Kapor Capital ecosystem

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.