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    Pitch Us

    This process should only take 5 minutes to complete.

    Finding out more about our investment criteria and investment process can help you prepare to submit your application.

    Before you begin, please ensure you meet our general investment criteria listed below:
    • Your startup is tech-driven, in the early stage, and has the potential for large-scale economic success, and

    • Your startup closes significant gaps of access to information or goods and services; and/or expands economic opportunity in the workplace and the marketplace; and/or increases outcomes such as efficiency and competitiveness of market-based solutions to social and economic issues

    • And if you are committed to building a diverse team and inclusive company culture as guided by The Founders’ Commitment

    Exciting Opportunity

    Kapor Capital is proud to champion the NBA Foundation All-Star 2025 Pitch Competition! Applications are due November 9th. Click here to access the application link.

    Since 2022, the NBA Foundation (NBAF) has provided more than $250,000 to emerging entrepreneurs from diverse communities in NBA markets. 

    This year, Kapor Center has partnered with the Golden State Warriors and NBAF to bring this incredible opportunity to the Bay Area to provide entrepreneurs with funding for their ventures and the opportunity to gain valuable input from influential business leaders across the NBA Family. 

    Early-stage startups led by underrepresented entrepreneurs based in the Bay Area are encouraged to apply. Selected applicants will have the unique chance to pitch their business in front of NBA business leaders, venture capitalists, and some of the top minds in tech for the opportunity to win over $150,000 in cash prizes!