Uriridiakoghene (ulili) Onovakpuri
Managing Partner at Kapor Capital
Oakland, California
Overview
Work Experience
Board Member
2024 - Current
Board Member
2021
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