Organization · Venture Capital
AFI Capital Partners
AFI Capital Partners is a cannabis-focused growth equity firm based in Austin, Texas, investing in early and growth stage companies across the cannabis value chain, including ancillary services and state-licensed operators.
Overview
What AFI Capital Partners does
What AFI Capital Partners is
AFI Capital Partners is a cannabis-focused growth equity firm based in Austin, Texas, investing in early and growth stage companies across the cannabis value chain, including ancillary services and state-licensed operators.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2018
- Approximate age
- About 8 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 23, 2026
Official channels
Find AFI Capital Partners elsewhere
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Capability profile
AFI Capital Partners as a funder
Investment thesis
AFI Capital Partners is a cannabis-focused growth equity firm investing across the cannabis value chain, including state-licensed operators and ancillary services.
Focus narrative
AFI Capital Partners invests in early and growth stage companies within the cannabis sector and adjacent hyper-growth consumer-regulated markets. The fund primarily targets ancillary businesses that facilitate and service the cannabis industry, including cultivation, retail, and cannabis technology.
Value beyond capital
AFI Capital Partners adds value to its portfolio companies through operational engagement, board seats, and strategic expertise in the cannabis sector. The team leverages its industry knowledge to help companies navigate the complexities of the cannabis market and achieve growth.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Series A · Series B · Growth Equity
- Regions
- North America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 23
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation (TOCC): Texas' leading medical cannabis provider. Headset: A cannabis data and analytics company. Biopharmaceutical Research Company (BRC): A DEA-licensed cannabis research firm. Vertosa: Specializes in nano/micro-emulsion technology for infused products. Botanica: A company producing cannabis-infused food products.
Common questions
What to know about AFI Capital Partners
Upseed classifies AFI Capital Partners under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 23, 2026
Known limits
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