Gaurav Jain

Gaurav Jain, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Afore Capital, shares his inspiring journey from immigrant to venture capitalist. He discusses the pivotal moments in his career, especially founding Polar Mobile. Gaurav emphasizes the critical need for pre-seed funding and the traits that define successful founders. He dives into Afore's unique investment process, highlighting the shift towards identifying winning teams over mere ideas. Finally, he explores the exciting potential of AI in shaping the future of investing.

Gaurav Jain, venture capitalist and partner at Afore Capital, discusses why market size is irrelevant, AI's impact on venture capital investments, evaluating founders' abilities in a fast-paced startup environment, the state of the pre-seed market, and the importance of right-sized rounds in startup funding.

Gaurav Jain, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Afore Capital, shares insights from his journey in venture capital, highlighting key lessons from his time at Founder Collective. He discusses why now is the toughest time in a decade for founders to secure pre-seed funding, driven by capital reductions and changing dynamics. Gaurav also addresses the surge of operator funds and super angels, and explains how large multi-stage funds are reshaping the pre-seed landscape. His advice on strategic investor selection is essential for aspiring entrepreneurs.