Okapi Venture Capital

Okapi Venture Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Newport Beach, California, investing since 2005. The firm backs pre-seed and seed-stage technology companies, with a stated concentration on Southern California. It has raised six funds, through which it provides long-term capital alongside hands-on operational support to founders.

Okapi typically commits $750,000 to $3 million over the life of a portfolio company and takes board or board observer seats on its investments. The firm works actively with founders on milestones, operational development, and preparation for follow-on financing - a governance model consistent with its positioning as a hands-on partner to entrepreneurs and operating executives rather than a passive financier.

Sector coverage spans enterprise technology, enterprise SaaS, artificial intelligence, future of work, and consumer technology, together with life sciences applications in medical devices and diagnostics. Each general partner brings more than 20 years of experience across venture capital, company founding, or technology executive roles.