Ulili Onovakpuri

Managing Partner atKapor CapitalCalifornia

Ulili Onovakpuri launched Kapor Capital's Summer Associates program in 2011 to demystify venture capital and create pathways for underrepresented individuals in investing.

What Ulili can write

Writes checks of$500K to $1M
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series ACan lead the round
Ownership target5-7%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Kapor Capital writes $500K to $1M checks, larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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Career

  1. Kapor Capital · principal
    Now
  2. Kapor Capital · Managing Partner
    Now

Focus

venture capitalunderrepresented investorshealth techpeople operations techdigital healthmedical technology

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Questions

Who is Ulili Onovakpuri?

Ulili Onovakpuri launched Kapor Capital's Summer Associates program in 2011 to demystify venture capital and create pathways for underrepresented individuals in investing.

How much does Ulili Onovakpuri invest?

Ulili Onovakpuri invests through Kapor Capital, which writes checks of $500K to $1M at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How do I pitch Ulili Onovakpuri?

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