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Uriridiakoghene (ulili) Onovakpuri

Managing Partner at Kapor Capital

Oakland, California

Overview 

Uriridiakoghene (Ulili) Onovakpuri is the Managing Partner at Kapor Capital in Oakland, California, where he has made significant investments in companies like eddii and Bloomlife. With a background in social impact and entrepreneurship, Ulili has also served on the boards of Envolve Entrepreneurship and Bloomlife Inc, showcasing his expertise in strategic planning and business development.

Work Experience 

  • Board Member

    2024 - Current

  • Board Member

    2024 - 2025

    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

    2022 - 2025

    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

    2021 - 2025

    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.

CareCar is a healthcare service and technology platform that connects payers, caregivers, and members.

Raised $5,000,000.00 from Kickstart and Kickstart.

  • Board Observor

    2021 - 2025

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

AnswersNow is an app that revolutionized autism support by utilizing the use of technology.

Raised $12,480,595.00 from Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation.

  • Managing Partner

    2021 - 2025

  • Partner

    2018 - 2021

  • Principal

    2015 - 2018

    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.

Kapor Capital is an investment firm that invests in early-stage tech-enabled startups.

  • Board Member

    2019 - 2025

Women's health company redefining maternal care delivery to improve the health of women and babies.

Raised $29,029,458.00 from HAX and SOSV.

  • Board Member

    2019 - 2025

  • Board Observor

    2018 - 2025

    Proud to support Scene Health, a company tackling the $500 billion medication nonadherence problem by bringing together healthcare professionals, patients, and their families. Through its innovative mobile platform, Scene connects patients with a dedicated care team of pharmacists, nurses, and health coaches via daily video check-ins—anytime, anywhere. With 25 peer-reviewed studies demonstrating its effectiveness, Scene has proven its ability to increase patient engagement, improve health outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs. Today, the company delivers programs for 720 customers, including Medicaid and Medicare Managed Care Organizations, public health departments, and life science organizations, addressing a range of chronic and infectious conditions

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