# 3i Partners

> 3i Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm backing Indian deep tech founders in Tech Bio, Climate Tech and Frontier Tech, with capital and help on technology, hiring, fundraising and international growth.

- **Founded:** 2020
- **Headquarters:** Los Altos, United States
- **Founders:** Kumar Ganapathy (Founder; General Partner)
- **Products:** Early-stage venture investment, Portfolio support
- **Notable:** Established in 2020., Portfolio spans underwater inspection, molecular diagnostics, cooling, recycling and advanced manufacturing., Fund II reported $23.495 million sold to 74 investors in May 2026.

## Products & services

- **Early-stage venture investment** — Typically $150,000–$1 million; target ownership of 5%–15%. Pre-seed, seed and, per the homepage FAQ, pre-Series A.
- **Portfolio support** — Strategic assistance with technology, recruitment, subsequent fundraising and global expansion.

## Achievements

- Established in 2020.
- Portfolio spans underwater inspection, molecular diagnostics, cooling, recycling and advanced manufacturing.
- Fund II reported $23.495 million sold to 74 investors in May 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Participated in ThinkMetal’s ₹27 crore financing led by IAN Alpha Fund, announced October 13.
- **2026-05** — Fund II filed an amended Form D reporting $23.495 million sold to 74 investors.

## Links

- Website: https://www.3ipartners.vc/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3i-partners-india/

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Last updated: 2026-10-27