
Afore Capital
Afore Capital is a Pre-Seed VC with $300 million in AUM co-founded by Anamitra Banerji & Gaurav Jain. We support product-oriented founders building software companies at the very earliest stages. Our sweet spot is investing $1-2m+ into founders' first institutional round. We can lead this round alongside high value angels. At Afore, we believe that before there's a company, before there's a business, there's a product-oriented founder leading by product. The products are often raw, sometimes just rough concepts requiring a lot of imagination. They are pre-traction and pre-obvious. But they come from founders with non-obvious insights and infectious ambitions. We started Afore to back these founders at the pre-seed stage exclusively, on day zero of their journey. We bring with us 16 years of product experience and 7 years of institutional investing experience.

Afore Capital
Afore is a pre-seed venture capital firm providing funding and support to ambitious founders from idea to early traction.
About
Needs Assessment
Active buying signals and potential business opportunities
Technology Requirements
AI solutions
Automation tools
API integrations
SaaS platforms
Software development resources
GTM resources
Service Requirements
Mentorship from experienced founders and advisors
Curriculum support to achieve PMF
Bespoke programming: Fireside chats, 1:1 whiteboarding sessions, pitch practice
GTM strategy and investor connections
Dedicated Support
Access to a network of investors and experts.
Consulting services
Support services
Infrastructure Requirements
Cloud computing infrastructure
Data storage solutions
Office space in San Francisco for Founder-in-Residence program participants
Talent Requirements
Full-time founders
Early-stage builders
Part-time tinkerers
Students
AI Insights
Growth Trajectory
Afore is positioned for growth by investing in 10-15 companies a year through Afore Alpha and by leveraging a network of over 100 founders and advisors.
Market Opportunity
Afore's focus on pre-seed investments across various high-growth sectors provides a strong market advantage for identifying and supporting innovative startups.
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