Ali Afridi is a Partner at Equal Ventures, focusing on core verticals. He previously worked at Fractal and founded Drenchworks, and has experience at General Catalyst Partners and Lightbank.

What Ali can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series ACan lead the round
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. General Catalyst Partners · intern
  2. Lightbank
  3. Equal Ventures
    Now
  4. Fractal · EIR
  5. Drenchworks · CEO
  6. Equal Ventures · Partner
    Now
  7. Lightbank

Companies founded

DrenchworksEqual VenturesSandHill.io

Focus

core verticalsVCVertical AIConstruction TechLogisticsInsurance

Education

UIUC, CS

Also at Equal Ventures

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Who is Ali Afridi?

Ali Afridi is a Partner at Equal Ventures, focusing on core verticals. He previously worked at Fractal and founded Drenchworks, and has experience at General Catalyst Partners and Lightbank.

How much does Ali Afridi invest?

Equal Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Ali Afridi?

A warm intro from a founder Equal Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Ali Afridi do before Equal Ventures?

intern at General Catalyst Partners; Lightbank; EIR at Fractal; CEO at Drenchworks; Lightbank.

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