Kapor Capital is an early stage venture capital firm based in Oakland, CA that invests predominantly in seed stage information technology companies whose core business simultaneously generates superior economic returns and gap-closing positive social impact. Specifically, we look for companies addressing the lack of access and opportunity for low-income communities and/or communities of color.. Investment sectors include, but are not limited to: education, financial inclusion, health, employment, and justice. Kapor Capital has more than 130 companies in its portfolio, including, Genius Plaza, Honor, Pigeonly, Health Sherpa, Aclima, Promise, and Bitwise.
The Opportunity
Kapor Capital is seeking a Director of Investments to join its investment team and manage investments in venture capital funds to complement and be compatible with its direct investing activity. Working closely with our founding partners, the Director of Investments will define and execute strategy and process for elevating the important role of impact investing, diversifying investor populations, and fostering more inclusive funds across the entire ecosystem of venture capital.
Key Responsibilities
- Source, evaluate and manage LP investments by Kapor Capital in venture capital funds with aligned investment criteria
- Manage, assess and document the performance of funds in the portfolio with assistance from the investment and finance teams and additional support as needed
- Develop innovative strategies to move the field of social impact investing forward
- Define, drive, and inform research on the performance of underrepresented fund managers in collaboration with the research team
- Monitor and stay on top of relevant trends and developments in VC
Requirements
The Ideal Candidate Has:
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and a shared commitment to social impact and supporting Fund Managers, GPs, and entrepreneurs, especially from underrepresented backgrounds and those building funds that close gaps of access and/or opportunity for low-income communities and/or communities of color.
- 3-6 years of relevant work experience, including, but not limited to experience working at a venture capital fund, foundation or university endowment
- An inquisitive personality, able to gather and synthesize information, and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Commitment to changing the venture capital ecosystem to make it more welcoming to investors, entrepreneurs and others from all backgrounds.
Nice to Have
- Previous experience with investment management
- An established network of GP and LP relationships
- Background in Finance (familiarity with venture capital financing structures and practices, e.g. convertible debt and equity)
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically with GPs, LPs, and startup founders
- Strong interpersonal, communication and people management skills
Minimum Qualifications
- BA/BS or equivalent practical experience
- Ability to work in Oakland, CA
Benefits
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.
If interested, please apply here.
