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Afore Capital | Institution profile
Institution at a glance
Afore Capital is a venture firm focused on pre-seed companies, including teams that are pre-traction and still developing an initial product. Its website reports a $500 million fund and typical investments of $500,000 to $2 million or more, alongside hands-on product and company-building support.
Source verification date: · Fund size, investment range, stage, and approach are statements on Afore’s own website. The Thoughtly round amount is not Afore’s individual check.
Recorded financing connections
- Thoughtly2026-04-22 · Seed · USD 5,500,000
These are recorded participations, not a complete portfolio or performance score.
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Key facts
| Investment stage | Pre-seed, including pre-traction companies. |
|---|---|
| Reported fund size | $500 million; the page does not provide a vintage breakdown or as-of date. |
| Stated investment range | $500,000 to $2 million or more, as stated by the firm. |
| Investment approach | High-conviction early investment with product and investment expertise for founders from Day 0. |
| Managing partners | Gaurav Jain and Anamitra Banerji are listed as co-founders and managing partners. |
Public record
- Thoughtly’s April 2026 financing announcement named Afore Capital among returning investors. Its individual contribution was not disclosed.
Official contact details
- Official website and founder resources: Afore Capital
Sources
- 1. Afore Capital official website
We’re a $500M fund investing $500k - $2M+ with high conviction in pre-traction, pre-everything companies!
- 2. Thoughtly raises more than $8M for omnichannel revenue agents
and returning investors Afore Capital and Greycroft