Emerging Managers in Venture Capital: What Accredited Investors Need to Know
Emerging managers, venture funds on their first or second vehicle, have posted some of the strongest risk-adjusted returns in private markets over the past decade. Weekend Fund I delivered a 36.5%...
Afore Capital: Inside the $500M Pre-Seed Powerhouse Taking Day 0 Investments Seriously
TL;DR: Afore Capital manages $500 million across four dedicated pre-seed funds, founded by Anamitra Banerji (Twitter's first PM) and Gaurav Jain (Google's first Android PM). The firm returned 1x Fund
Afore Capital: The Pre-Seed VC Firm Betting on Founders Before the Product Exists
Afore Capital: The Pre-Seed VC Firm Betting on Founders Before the Product Exists TL;DR: Afore Capital is a San Francisco-based pre-seed venture fund founded in 2016 by Gaurav Jain and Anamitra
Afore Capital: The Pre-Seed Fund Backing Founders Before Anyone Else Writes a Check
Afore Capital: The Pre-Seed Fund Backing Founders Before Anyone Else Writes a Check TL;DR: Afore Capital closed its fourth fund at $185M in February 2025, pushing total AUM to $500M. Every dollar…
Afore Capital: The $500M Pre-Seed Fund That Backs Founders Before They Have an Idea
In February 2025, Afore Capital closed its fourth fund at $185 million , crossing $500 million in total assets under management. That is a remarkable number for a firm that bets exclusively at pre-see