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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
San Francisco, United States
Countries of investment
  • USA
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
Industries
  • Fintech
  • Health Tech
  • E-Commerce
About
Afore Capital partners with founders at the idea and pre-seed stages, often serving as the first institutional investor. The firm provides capital, mentorship, and strategic guidance to help entrepreneurs build and scale high-impact technology businesses.
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$1M
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$3M
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Investment Thesis

Specializes in pre-seed investments in technology startups across SaaS, marketplaces, fintech, and consumer sectors. The firm emphasizes backing founders at the earliest stages with significant hands-on support.
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Manager's Experience

Leadership team with 18–25 years of combined operational and venture capital backgrounds.

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Team

Gaurav Jain (Co-Founder & Managing Partner)

Anamitra Banerji (Co-Founder & Managing Partner)

Derrick Li (Principal)

Kayla Kavanaugh (Investor)

Jack McClelland (Investor)

Joe Cardini (Investor)

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