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Uriridiakoghene (ulili) Onovakpuri

Global VC | Investing with Motley Fool Ventures — Startups with $1M+ in Revenue | Former Managing Partner, Kapor Capital — Raised $126M Fund

Oakland, California

Work Experience

  • Venture Partner

    2025

  • Board Member

    2021

2024 - 2025

  • Board Member

    2024 - 2025

2024 - 2025

  • 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.

2022 - 2025

  • 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.

2021 - 2025

  • 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.

2021 - 2025

  • Board Observor

    2021 - 2025

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

2015 - 2025

  • 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.

2019 - 2025

  • Board Member

    2019 - 2025

2019 - 2025

  • Board Member

    2019 - 2025