Raj Kapoor co-founded a climate social app in 2007, giving him unusually early hands-on exposure to climate and community-building well before climate tech became a mainstream VC theme, and this long-standing climate focus now informs his thesis at Climactic that software, networks, and behavior change are central to decarbonization. He brings a rare combination of deep operator and VC experience at scale—having led as Chief Strategy Officer at Lyft, co-founded and exited Snapfish to HP for $300M, co-founded Fitmob, and previously had a successful VC track record at Mayfield—which provides a distinctive backdrop for his current role backing early-stage climate software founders.

• A strong conviction that the corporate sector represents the most powerful mechanism for addressing climate change. This is evident in enthusiastic posts about the vast percentage of global GDP now committed to carbon neutrality, arguing that corporate buying power is a critical tool for scaling green technologies.
• Deep interest in the convergence of artificial intelligence and decarbonization efforts. This goes beyond just investing; there is a clear pattern of organizing industry events and creating market maps specifically designed to highlight how software-first ventures can utilize advanced computing to solve environmental hurdles.
• Continued focus on the evolution of transportation infrastructure and electric mobility, stemming from previous executive experience in the ride-share industry. Recent shout-outs include support for startups creating operating systems for city traffic management and charging solutions tailored for apartment complexes, which are often overlooked in the push for electrification.
• Values authentic leadership and holistic wellness, viewing personal growth as essential to professional success. This manifests in sharing personal DJ mixes and reflections on meditation, as well as backing healthcare companies that take a comprehensive medical approach to treating chronic issues like obesity.
• A dedication to broadening access to the venture capital and tech industries. This includes promoting executive programs for under-represented investors and making personal pledges to support economic empowerment within minority communities.