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Okapi Venture Capital

Okapi Venture Capital is a California-based generalist that leads Pre-Seed and Seed rounds, writing checks from $500k to $3 million, backing companies like CrowdStrike and Figure.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$500K to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Okapi Venture Capital

2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Jeff BocanManaging DirectorHe has held leadership roles at Okapi Venture Capital, Beringea, and Mophie.
Marc AverittCo-Founder & Managing DirectorHe has held executive roles in law, strategy, and operations within the tech industry.

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Writes $500K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Notable investments

CrowdStrikeFigureSignNow
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Seed investors in United States2836Pre-seed investors in United States1561Seed investors in California699Pre-seed investors in California434Seed investors3020Pre-seed investors1696

Questions

What stage does Okapi Venture Capital invest in?

Okapi Venture Capital reports entry at pre-seed, seed.

How much does Okapi Venture Capital invest?

Okapi Venture Capital reports checks of $500K to $3M.

Does Okapi Venture Capital lead rounds?

Yes. Okapi Venture Capital says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Okapi Venture Capital?

Jeff Bocan (Managing Director), Marc Averitt (Co-Founder & Managing Director).

Is Okapi Venture Capital active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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