Afore Capital

Afore Capital is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that backs product-centric founders at the pre-seed stage exclusively. It invests in technology companies across the United States, including software, fintech, information technology, marketplaces, and related services, with a focus on business and consumer services and SaaS. The team brings extensive product experience and investing know-how, with 16 years of product leadership and seven years of institutional investing, and often leads pre-seed rounds as an institutional investor alongside high-value angels. Typical initial rounds range from roughly $0.3 million to $1.5 million. The firm emphasizes supporting founders on day zero, prioritizing a strong product-led approach before traction develops.

Anamitra Banerji

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Jay Chen

Venture Partner

Gaurav Jain

Managing Partner

Prem Kalevar

Partner

Kayla Kavanaugh

Investor

Shaad Khan

Investor

Derrick Li

Principal

Nate Wang

Investor

Kevin Wu

Venture Partner

Past deals in Assisted Living

Blooming Health

Series A in 2025
Blooming Health is a company focused on addressing the issues of social isolation and loneliness among older adults. It provides a comprehensive digital platform that facilitates engagement for social and healthcare aging service providers. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and scalable, allowing it to meet the diverse needs of older adults and caregivers through various channels and languages. Blooming Health also emphasizes the importance of a community-based network of social determinants of health (SDOH) providers, which enhances the support available for aging individuals who wish to remain in their homes. Key features of the platform include remote social monitoring, personalized program recommendations, and services that offer companionship through automated text messaging and voice calls. This approach enables aging care providers to effectively engage older adults and their caregivers, fostering a more connected and supportive environment.

Blooming Health

Seed Round in 2023
Blooming Health is a company focused on addressing the issues of social isolation and loneliness among older adults. It provides a comprehensive digital platform that facilitates engagement for social and healthcare aging service providers. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and scalable, allowing it to meet the diverse needs of older adults and caregivers through various channels and languages. Blooming Health also emphasizes the importance of a community-based network of social determinants of health (SDOH) providers, which enhances the support available for aging individuals who wish to remain in their homes. Key features of the platform include remote social monitoring, personalized program recommendations, and services that offer companionship through automated text messaging and voice calls. This approach enables aging care providers to effectively engage older adults and their caregivers, fostering a more connected and supportive environment.
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