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Jacob Afriat

Investor

Managing Partner at Great Circle Ventures

New York, New York

Writes $150K – $1M checks · typically $300K

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Experience

  1. Great Circle VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2023 — presentNew York, NY
  2. SparkfoodMember of the Board of Advisorscurrent2025 — presentPorto, Portugal
  3. EIC Scaling ClubMentorcurrent2025 — present
  4. MartieInvestorcurrent2026 — presentLos Angeles County, CA
  5. MOSHInvestorcurrent2025 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
  6. Alec's Ice CreamInvestorcurrent2025 — presentPetaluma, California, United States
  7. one.bioInvestorcurrent2024 — presentSacramento, California, United States
  8. Ayoh FoodsInvestorcurrent2024 — presentCalifornia, United States
  9. Algae Cooking ClubInvestorcurrent2024 — presentLos Angeles County, California, United States
  10. SupergutInvestorcurrent2024 — presentLos Angeles County, California, United States
  11. Retro BiosciencesAngel Investorcurrent2026 — present
  12. HedgehogInvestorcurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  13. Pow.bioInvestorcurrent2021 — presentBerkeley, California, United States
  14. MealogicInvestorcurrent2024 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  15. ZyaInvestor & Board Advisorcurrent2022 — presentLondon, England, United Kingdom
  16. EQUIIInvestor & Advisorcurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  17. California Cultured Inc.Investorcurrent2021 — presentDavis, California, United States
  18. Serve RoboticsInvestor (IPO)current2021 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
  19. Ingrediome Inc.Advisorcurrent2022 — presentTel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel
  20. microTERRAInvestorcurrent2021 — presentMexico
  21. Dispatch GoodsInvestorcurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  22. avrhm capital.LPcurrent2018 — presentNew York, United States
  23. Danone Manifesto VenturesDirector2020 — 2023New York City Metropolitan Area
  24. SymbrosiaFounding Member / CFO2019 — 2021Hawaiian Islands
  25. ClareHead of Finance & Strategy / Shareholder2019 — 2020Greater New York City Area
  26. WilloAdvisor2018 — 2020Greater New York City Area
  27. Loyal VCAdvisor2019 — 2020Greater New York City Area
  28. WinItAdvisor2018 — 2019Greater New York City Area
  29. BIOAGE LabsConsultant2019Greater New York City Area
  30. KeyMeVP of Finance2015 — 2018Greater New York City Area
  31. ALOHA.comHead of Finance // Business Strategy and Operation2013 — 2015Greater New York City Area
  32. Merchantry (acquired by Tradeshift)Associate2012Greater New York City Area
  33. HSBC Private BankBusiness Development Manager2010 — 2011Paris Area, France
  34. HSBC Private BankInternational Graduate Program2008 — 2010London, United Kingdom
  35. Credit SuisseGraduate Analyst IB Program2008Greater New York City Area

Skills & more

Corporate Finance66Venture Capital28Valuation24Financial Modeling22Venture Debt4Early-stage Startups6FundraisingStart-up Consulting1Operations Management4Investment Advisory13Investment Banking17Private Equity11
+12 moreDue DiligenceInvestment StrategiesPrivate BankingEntrepreneurshipWealth ManagementEquitiesInvestmentsEmerging MarketsStrategyBloombergCapital MarketsInventory Analysis

Languages French

  • Open Water Diver — PADI
  • FSA certification — Financial Services Authority
  • AMF Certification — Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) – France
  • Passed CFA Level I — CFA Institute

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Investments

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Colleagues at Great Circle Ventures

Ariella Landau
Venture Intern at Great Circle Ventures
Charles Coristine
Advisor at Great Circle Ventures
Emily Ryan
Venture Fellow at Great Circle Ventures
Emily Sun
Venture Fellow at Great Circle Ventures
Gabrielle Eimbinder
Venture Intern at Great Circle Ventures
Keith Belling
Advisor at Great Circle Ventures
Rani Aliahmad
Partner at Great Circle Ventures
Ryan Perry
Investor at Great Circle Ventures

Network1

Alexander Shilman
Managing Partner at New Gate Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jacob Afriat?
Managing Partner at Great Circle Ventures
Where does Jacob Afriat work?
Jacob Afriat is Managing Partner at Great Circle Ventures.
What check size does Jacob Afriat write?
Jacob Afriat typically writes checks of $150K – $1M.
What companies has Jacob Afriat invested in?
Investments tracked here include Hedgehog.
Where did Jacob Afriat go to school?
Jacob Afriat studied at INSEAD (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Corporate Finance & Entrepreneurship); The Wharton School (Exchange MBA, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies); Yeshiva University (Bachelor of Science, Finance).

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