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Afference

Cleveland, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 12 known investors

afference.io ↗

Afference develops neurotechnology that enables remote sensory perception through wearable devices, allowing people at a distance to share tactile sensations. The company combines neural interface engineering with consumer electronics to restore or create the sensation of touch in communication.

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Founders & leadership

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Jacob SegilinCo-founder & CEO
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Dustin TylerinCo-founder & CTO
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Taylor HurstDirector
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Trevor ZimmermanDirector

Investors · 12

Anthropy PartnersSeattle
CWRU Technology VenturesCleveland · $50K – $250K
Evolution VC PartnersNew York
Hannah Grey VenturesDenver · $400K – $1M
JobsOhio VenturesColumbus
Konvoy VenturesDenver · $250K – $5M
Mighty CapitalSan Francisco
Ohio Innovation FundDublin · $500K – $4M
Pathway BioventuresChicago
Samsung NextSan Jose · $100K – $5M
Space CapitalNew York City
UnlessBoulder

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements
▶$15.3MraisedDec 2025 · 19 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dustin TylerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jacob SegilExecutive Officer, Director
  • Taylor HurstDirector
  • Trevor ZimmermanDirector
Offering amount
$15.3M
Amount sold
$15.3M
First sale
Dec 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedJun 2024 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Taylor HurstDirector
  • Jacob SegilExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dustin TylerExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3.5M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
May 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.5MraisedNov 2022 · 15 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Taylor HurstDirector
  • Jacob SegilExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Dustin TylerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.5M
First sale
Oct 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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