Operations Intern - Summer 2026

Kapor Capital • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Operations Intern to support our Head of Platform and Director of Finance this summer. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across portfolio services, firm operations, and finance functions within a mission-driven venture capital firm. You will work on high-impact projects that directly support our portfolio companies and internal operations while learning the inner workings of an early-stage VC fund.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (rising junior or senior student preferred)
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and comfort learning new software tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter mentality with ability to work independently and take initiative
• Genuine interest in venture capital, startups, and social impact

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and executing firm and founder events, including logistics, communications, and post-event follow-up
• Conduct research on potential strategic partners and advisors aligned with portfolio needs
• Contribute to the development of operational playbooks and resource guides for portfolio founders
• Assist with portfolio data collection, verification, and entry into tracking systems
• Support maintenance of internal databases ensuring data accuracy and consistency
• Assist with financial reconciliation tasks and document management
• Support ad-hoc finance and operations projects as they arise
• Contribute to one substantive summer project (to be defined based on interests and firm priorities) that could include: talent ecosystem mapping, diversity metrics analysis, sponsorship strategy research, or process automation initiatives

Benefits

• Direct exposure to venture capital operations and the early-stage startup ecosystem
• Mentorship from experienced investors and operators committed to gap-closing innovation
• Hands-on experience building scalable systems and processes for a growing platform
• Networking opportunities with portfolio founders, advisors, and the broader Kapor Capital ecosystem

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern