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Early-stage VC · Seed–Series A · Bengaluru

3one4 Capital

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Snapshot

Firm type
Early-stage VC
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Bengaluru
Fund / AUM
Fund IV $200M (2023); AUM ~$550M across funds
Geographies
India
Leads rounds
Yes
Last updated
23 July 2026

About 3one4 Capital

A Bengaluru early-stage firm that tends to write first institutional cheques at seed and Series A, then double down. It is sector-agnostic but with a strong track record in SaaS, fintech and consumer internet, and a public emphasis on governance and disciplined fund sizing.

3one4 Capital is an early-stage vc based in Bengaluru, founded in 2016, investing in India. It backs companies at the Seed and Series A stages, with a focus on SaaS, Fintech, Consumer internet, Enterprise and Deeptech. It usually leads the rounds it joins.

On fund size, the firm reports Fund IV $200M (2023); AUM ~$550M across funds. Its portfolio includes Licious, Darwinbox, Jupiter, Open, Yulu and Koo.

Investment focus

Notable investments

8 of 3one4 Capital’s better-known bets, grouped by sector. Names in coral open the company’s profile or founder story on this site.

Neobank

Jupiter

D2C

Licious

HR SaaS

Darwinbox

Mobility

Yulu

Social

Koo

Data SaaS

Tracxn

Audio content

KuKu FM

How to pitch 3one4 Capital

Practical pointers drawn from what 3one4 Capital says it backs. Always confirm the current focus and process with the firm before you reach out.

  • They invest at Seed and Series A. Approach them when your company is with an early product and first signs of traction, through to companies with clear product-market fit and early revenue.
  • Their focus is SaaS, Fintech, Consumer internet, Enterprise and Deeptech, so lead with why you fit there.
  • The strongest way in is a warm introduction, ideally from a founder they have backed, such as Licious, Darwinbox and Jupiter.
  • You can find the team and their current focus on their website, linked below.

Partners

Pranav Pai

Founding Partner & CIO

Siddarth Pai

Founding Partner & CFO

Website & links

Frequently asked questions

What stage does 3one4 Capital invest at?
3one4 Capital invests at the Seed and Series A stages.
What sectors does 3one4 Capital invest in?
3one4 Capital focuses on SaaS, Fintech, Consumer internet, Enterprise, Deeptech, Media and Health.
Which companies has 3one4 Capital invested in?
Notable investments include Licious, Darwinbox, Jupiter, Open, Yulu, Koo, Tracxn and KuKu FM. See the full list on this page.
Who are the partners at 3one4 Capital?
Key people include Pranav Pai (Founding Partner & CIO) and Siddarth Pai (Founding Partner & CFO).
Where is 3one4 Capital based?
3one4 Capital is headquartered in Bengaluru.
Does 3one4 Capital invest in women founders?
3one4 Capital is a generalist fund and backs strong founders regardless of gender, women founders included. For funds with an explicit women-founder mandate, see our women-focused funds list.

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