Afford.Capital
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Investment thesis
Afford.Capital backs early-stage startups building at the intersection of blockchain, crypto and emerging technology. Its portfolio spans crypto gaming and metaverse projects, DeFi and DAO infrastructure, cross-chain interoperability, Web3 security, crypto payments and quick-commerce, as well as AI-driven data and trading tools. The firm favors projects applying blockchain, zero-knowledge proofs, play-to-earn mechanics and DeFi protocols, alongside select consumer and marketplace ventures such as q-commerce delivery and IP-management platforms.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 7 of 21 portfolio companiesFintech ×4Crypto & Web3 ×3SaaS ×3Consumer ×2Media & Entertainment ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Creator Economy ×1
HQs:United States×3Portugal×1
Investments · 21 tracked
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Devote issues cash-backed Visa cards designed for nonprofits to manage spending tied to specific funds, grants, and programs with built-in controls and compliance features.
FintechSaaS
Co-investorsCampus Founders Fund
Eywa provides a MetaLayer and API for building in DeFi, offering a single integration for cross-chain routing, deep liquidity access, and automated on-chain operations across EVM and non-EVM networks with gasless execution.
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintech
Co-investorsFenbushi CapitalBig Brain HoldingsGBV CapitalMarshland CapitalMulana Capital
Native currency of Haqq network, a Shariah-compliant financial ecosystem with 10% of issuance dedicated to philanthropic purposes
Mohammed AlKaff AlHashmi(Founder)in
Co-investorsFuturecraft VenturesAlpha Blue Ocean
IVPAY provides cryptocurrency payment solutions across multiple channels—vending machines, payment terminals, e-commerce, and mobile apps—enabling merchants and consumers to transact with digital currencies in everyday retail environments.
Crypto & Web3FintechRetail TechLisbon, PT
Paul Vysotskiin
Co-investorsDanu VenturesSWGI Ventures (SWISS GEM INVESTMENTS)
LFCarry connects players with vetted professional players to complete game content such as raids, dungeons, ranked climbs, and seasonal challenges across 40+ live-service titles.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConsumerGamingSan Francisco, US
Aleksei Beliankin-Bauer(Founder)in
Co-investorsSLVCSmart Partnership CapitalVibe CapitalY CombinatorACE & CompanyAltaIR Capital+1 more
Revelator provides a music distribution and business management platform for independent record labels, distributors, and music companies, offering DSP pitching, catalog distribution, direct-to-fan tools, and promotional services.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Bruno Guez(Founder)in
Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupSeedIL Ventures
Telegram is a cross-platform messaging application with encrypted, self-destructing messages, multi-device sync, and large group chats.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Co-investorsAlphabit FundAngelONE CapitalArrington CapitalAsia GreenTech FundBitDAOCapitânia Investimentos+48 more
XDAO is a platform for creating and managing digital autonomous organizations (DAOs) across multiple blockchains, providing treasury management, governance tools, and infrastructure for groups to coordinate and pool resources without intermediaries.
Crypto & Web3FintechSaaSDelaware, US
Vladislav Shavlidze(Co-Founder & CEO)inZurab Shavlidze(Co-Founder & COO)inKeith Teare(Board Member, Founder & CEO of SignalRank, Founding Investor of TechCrunch)
Co-investorsBitDAOGrizzly CapitalMantle NetworkSilverFoxYellow Rocks!Arrington Capital
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
ARTOYSCrypto Gaming UnitedCrypto Gaming United (CGU)DeFiYieldDexsportFantonQubix InfinitySpotterThunder LandsUnspecified social data analytics platformUnspecified trading bot platformYalla Market
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Afford.Capital made?
- Afford.Capital has 21 tracked investments.
- What stage does Afford.Capital invest at?
- Afford.Capital invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Afford.Capital focus on?
- Afford.Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, Gaming.
- Who does Afford.Capital co-invest with?
- Afford.Capital most often shares deals with Danu Ventures, Digital Currency Group, Smart Partnership Capital, among 16 tracked co-investors.
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