Fund Manager Profile
Pranav Pai
Founding Partner & Chief Investment Officer
Pranav Pai is the Founding Partner and CIO of 3one4 Capital. A Stanford University alumnus with a Master’s in Electrical Engineering, he has led over 70 seed and venture investments, including early bets on unicorns like Licious and Darwinbox. Pranav is known for a data-driven, "mathematical" approach to fund sizing and portfolio construction, deliberately capping fund sizes to maximize returns. Beyond investing, he is deeply involved in ecosystem building, having served as Co-President of Stanford Angels and Entrepreneurs India and receiving "35 Under 35" honors from Entrepreneur Magazine. At the firm, he oversees the full investment lifecycle, from initial thesis development to exit strategy.
