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3one4 Capital

3one4 Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2016 by Pranav Pai and Siddarth Pai. It backs companies across SaaS, fintech, consumer internet, and deep tech, mostly at seed and Series A, with checks between $300,000 and $5 million. The firm holds a portfolio of about 110 companies and manages close to $850 million in total capital.

Overview

3one4 Capital began in 2016 as an early-stage venture capital firm. It sits in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The firm invests across a range of sectors rather than one narrow field. Its themes include SaaS, fintech, consumer internet, digital health, and deep tech.

Investment Focus and Stage

3one4 Capital puts most of its capital into seed and Series A deals. It also backs some pre-seed and later-stage rounds through follow-on funding. Initial checks typically run from $300,000 to $5 million. The firm works closely with founding teams after each investment.

Fund Size and Portfolio

3one4 Capital manages close to $850 million in total committed capital across six funds. Its fourth fund closed at $200 million in 2023. The firm holds a portfolio of roughly 110 active companies. These have raised more than $2.47 billion in follow-on funding. Licious, Darwinbox, and KukuFM sit among its known investments.

Leadership

Pranav Pai and Siddarth Pai founded 3one4 Capital together. Pranav holds the Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer title. Siddarth carries the Founding Partner, CFO, and ESG Officer role. Together they guide the firm's investment and operating decisions.

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