About Kapor Capital

Kapor Capital is an early stage venture capital firm based in Oakland, CA that invests predominantly in pre-seed and seed stage companies whose core business simultaneously generates strong economic value and positive social impact. Specifically, we look for companies that are addressing the lack of access and opportunity for underserved communities, especially low-income communities and/or communities of color. Investment sectors include: education, fintech, digital health, and climate. Kapor Capital has more than 100 companies in its portfolio, including Twilio, Devoted Health, Numerade, Thrive Market, Ethic, and Promise.

About the role

Kapor Capital is looking for a great candidate to join us for the 2025 summer. The ideal candidate will be entering an MBA, MS, JD, PhD or a comparable graduate program the Fall of 2025 or, alternatively going into their second (or third year) of completing their graduate studies. We are also open to individuals with a few years of startup experience looking to transition into a career in VC. Candidates should have a strong interest in learning about the venture capital industry and a passion for startups.

All Summer Associates will gain exposure to key areas of venture capital including financial analysis, sector due diligence, deal execution, and portfolio support. They will complete projects aligned with their interests, as well as the needs of the firm. The Summer Associates will also work closely with Kapor Capital staff, who will serve as mentors throughout the summer.

What you'll do

• Review and analyze pitch decks and meet with entrepreneurs. 
• Deliver high quality analytical insights on various technologies and markets.
• Specific activities include but are not limited to: 
• • Sector research, analysis on investment portfolio returns, and financial modeling.
• Assist in deal execution under mentorship of investment team members. 
• • Responsibilities may include drafting investment memos and reviewing legal documentation. 
• Complete a Summer Capstone project related to the candidate's interest and firm's needs.

Qualifications

Required: 

• Strong belief in Kapor Capital’s mission to use technology to close gaps of access and opportunity.
• Demonstrated commitment to closing gaps of access, opportunity, or outcomes for low-income communities of underrepresented ethnic and racial minorities. 
• Desire to pursue a career in venture capital. 
• Must be able to analyze data effectively, interpret results, and extract insights.
• Currently enrolled or recently completed an MBA, MS, JD, PhD in science, business or other disciplines. 
• At least 2 years of full-time, post-undergraduate work experience. 
• Must be able to work onsite at Oakland, CA office at least two days per week.

Strongly Preferred: 

• Demonstrated success working with diverse teams (e.g. African-American, Latinx, Native American and LGBTQ communities)
• Candidates with knowledge of the world of technology startups as a founder, early stage employee, or other full-time role
• Domain experience or interest in the Digital Health, Education Technology, Financial Technology, or Climate Technology sectors

Application Deadline: 2/17/2025

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.