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Ulili Onovakpuri

Ulili Onovakpuri

Global VC | Investing with Motley Fool Ventures — Startups with $1M+ in Revenue |Former Managing Partner, Kapor Capital…

Oakland, California, United StatesVenture Capital & Private Equity
Company
Motley Fool Ventures
Title
Venture Partner
Seniority
Partner
Department
C Suite
Location
Oakland, California, United States
Industry
Venture Capital & Private Equity

About

Investing with Motley Fool Ventures in startups with $1M+ ARR that are scaling and seeking growth partners. Experienced venture investor with 15+ years of building and scaling investment platforms. As Managing Partner at Kapor Capital, I raised a $126M Fund III and invested in 70+ startups across three funds, helping entrepreneurs deliver strong returns and transformative companies. I am also exploring strategic partnership opportunities with funds, foundations, and platforms seeking expertise in fund development, portfolio construction, and international expansion.

Experience

Venture Partner

Motley Fool Ventures

Present

Board Member

Envolve Entrepreneurship

Present

Board Member

Malaica · Nairobi County, Kenya

Board Member

DotLab

DotLab is revolutionizing the diagnosis of endometriosis with cutting-edge, non-invasive technology. By addressing a long-standing gap in women’s healthcare, DotLab enables earlier and more accurate detection, leading to better patient outcomes. With a commitment to innovation in an area that has historically been underserved, DotLab is transforming how endometriosis is diagnosed and managed.

Board Member

Shifted Energy

Shifted Energy is accelerating the transition to a cleaner, more resilient grid by transforming electric water heaters into intelligent, grid-interactive assets. Through advanced IoT technology and machine learning, Shifted Energy enables utilities to integrate more renewable energy, reduce peak demand, and lower costs—all while ensuring customers benefit from smarter energy use. By bridging the gap between distributed energy resources and grid management, Shifted Energy is playing a critical role in building a more sustainable and efficient energy future.

Board Member

CareCar

CareCar is redefining access to non-emergency medical transportation and home care by leveraging technology and a trusted network of caregivers. By improving the coordination of rides and services, CareCar ensures that patients—especially those in underserved communities—can get to their medical appointments safely and on time. With a focus on reducing healthcare costs and improving patient outcomes, CareCar partners with health plans and providers to deliver reliable, high-quality transportation and care services. Their innovative approach is making healthcare more accessible, efficient, and patient-centered.

Board Observor

AnswersNow

AnswersNow is a virtual platform that provides evidence-based ABA therapy for individuals with autism and their families.

Managing Partner

Kapor Capital · Oakland, California, United States

Partner

Kapor Capital · Oakland, California

Principal

Kapor Capital · Oakland, CA

Kapor Capital, an Oakland based venture capital firm, invests in early and seed stage technology companies whose products close gaps of access and/or opportunity for low income individuals. Primary investment focus areas are Digital Health/HealthIT, EdTech, FinTech and People Operations Technology or POT.

Board Member

Bloomlife Inc · San Francisco Bay Area

Board Member

Thalamus · Nashville Metropolitan Area

Education

Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Tel Aviv University - The Leon Recanati Graduate School of Business Administration

Business Management Certificate, Doing Business in Israel-Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital and High Tech

University of California, Berkeley

B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Business and Health in Global Societies

University of Pittsburgh-Semester at Sea

University of East Anglia

Study Abroad, Creative Writing

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