Firms

Afore Capital

Afore Capital

San Francisco, California, US · San Francisco, California

San Francisco pre-seed investor founded in 2016 by Gaurav Jain and Anamitra Banerji, backing founders from ideation and first institutional investment. Fund IV USD185M raised in February2025; USD500M homepage aggregate capital is distinct from fund size. Neural Drive provides verified non-invasive neural/biosignal interface exposure.

Founded
2016
Type
Venture capital

Funds5

  • Afore Capital V, L.P.—

    SEC FormD USD230M offering target, USD0 sold, first sale yet to occur as of filing. No verified final close or later amendment; amount left null.

  • Fund IV$185M

    Announced raised FundIV, not target; pre-seed/ideation strategy.

  • Fund III$150M

    Announced raised fund.

  • Afore Capital Fund II$77M

    Second fund closed at USD 77 million.

  • Fund I$47M

    Historical debut fund, retrospectively confirmed2025-02-20, not current firm capital.

Team

$1M$500K – $3MNew York City
Gaurav Jain
Gaurav Jain

Afore Capital, Co-Founder and Managing Partner

$1M$250K – $2MSan Francisco Bay Area · San Francisco, California
$1M$850K – $2MSan Francisco, California
$750K$500K – $1MChicago, Illinois
$750K$500K – $1MDenver, Colorado · San Francisco Bay Area · Palo Alto, California
$750K$500K – $1MLondon
$750K$500K – $1MLos Angeles, California
$750K$500K – $1MSan Francisco Bay Area
$750K$500K – $1MToronto, Ontario
$50K$25K – $100KAustin, Texas

Co-investing

Y Combinator
Founders Fund
Lightspeed
A*
Amplify Partners

Investments