Partner, Chief Administrative Officer
Kapor Center, United States
Job Description
Kapor Capital is an early stage venture capital firm based in Oakland, CA that invests predominantly in seed stage technology 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 or companies who are bringing about the disruptive democratization of a sector. Investment sectors include, but are not limited to: education, financial inclusion, health, people operations, and justice. Kapor Capital has more than 100 companies in its portfolio, including Twilio, Genius Plaza, Pigeonly, Health Sherpa, Bitwise and Promise.
We are known for achieving top quartile financial returns while simultaneously creating social impact through closing gaps, as detailed in our 2019 Impact Report. Our focus on diversity and inclusion in the tech and VC ecosystem is also one of our hallmarks; we were the first venture capital firm to implement a Founders’ Commitment in 2016.
Kapor Capital is seeking to hire a CAO to work closely with the partners to manage operations and lead our portfolio services team. Candidates should have successful full-time experience working in venture capital. Other previous entrepreneurial and/or investment experience of any kind is a significant plus, especially if related to technology. This is a new position and will be integral to the success of Kapor Capital III, the first time we have taken capital from external limited partners. Our CAO will participate in the carried interest of returns on our investments.
Applicants must provide a cover letter and make sure to respond to the application questions as part of the application process.
Key Responsibilities
Please note that this role is not an investing position nor is it a pathway to investing.
- Manage operations of Kapor Capital, including project oversight of internal and external initiatives
- Review existing business systems and tools, and recommend actions which help increase overall company effectiveness
- Management and strategic direction of our Portfolio Services team
- Support partners on developing quarterly reports for fund’s limited partners
- Work with senior colleagues in our sister organizations: Kapor Center (our philanthropic, research and civic engagement arm) and SMASH (STEM-focused college access non-profit). Kapor Capital collaborates with these organizations to offer services that help portfolio companies (e.g. Summer Associates program) and diversify the VC/tech ecosystem (e.g. pitch competitions, networking events.)
- It is not an investing role.
Requirements
The Ideal Candidate Has:
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
- A passion for working in innovative environments
- A commitment to help develop and nurture junior staff members
- A desire to improve processes and systems
- Past managerial experience, including a track record of hiring, promoting, retaining diverse teams
- Professional operational experience in a startup or entrepreneurial environment, preferably at a venture capital firm
- Shared commitment to building social impact companies, and supporting entrepreneurs, especially from underrepresented backgrounds building those that close gaps across sectors.
- Commitment to changing the VC/tech ecosystem to make it more welcoming to entrepreneurs, investors, and others from all backgrounds.
Nice to Have
- Great network of entrepreneurs, co-investors and other members of the tech startup/VC ecosystem
- Understanding of impact investing space
- Enthusiasm about collaborating with our sister organizations, KaporCenter.org and SMASH.org
Minimum Qualifications
- Post-COVID, ability to meet with team on a regular basis in Oakland
Please Note:
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.
The voluntary self-identification form is intended to help assist us in our goal of building diverse and inclusive workplaces and any information that you provide will help us see how we are doing in the aggregate; it is no