3one4 Capital's Fund I Achieves Full Capital Return in Record Time

Investor News | Mar 14, 2025 | 3one4 Capital Advisors LLP

3one4 Capital's Fund I Achieves Full Capital Return in Record Time

In a significant milestone for Indian venture capital, 3one4 Capital's Fund I has achieved a +1.0 Distributed to Paid-In Capital (DPI) within seven years of its final close, fully returning principal capital to its investors. This accomplishment demonstrates 3one4 Capital's industry-leading performance, positioning it among the first Indian VC firms to deliver a full capital return on a seven-year venture cycle. The fund is on track to deliver an additional 4x multiple on unrealized value throughout the remainder of its term. Notably, the firm's exit strategy and investment selections have led to a variety of successful exits, including through IPOs, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and share sales to late-stage investors. Key exits include Darwinbox, which achieved a MOIC of 58.07x and an IRR of 65.08%, as well as companies like Licious and Bugworks. The firm has successfully raised $898 million in follow-on funding for its portfolio, and over 80 rounds of follow-on equity have been closed at higher valuations. As 3one4 Capital continues its strategic investment approach, it anticipates more successful exits and is preparing for IPO filings over the next 18 months, further cementing its role as a leading player in India's growing venture capital ecosystem.

Sectors

  • Venture Capital
  • Technology
  • Consumer Goods
  • Biotechnology

Geography

  • India – The investment activities, portfolio companies, and the venture ecosystem are centered around India.

Industry

  • Venture Capital – The article discusses 3one4 Capital's achievements in venture capital with its successful exits and DPI milestone.
  • Technology – 3one4 Capital’s investments include companies in sectors like SaaS, enterprise automation, and deep tech.
  • Consumer Goods – The portfolio includes consumer-centric companies such as Licious, illustrating investment in consumer markets.
  • Biotechnology – Bugworks' role in biotech showcases deep-tech-led innovation in healthcare and is part of the portfolio.

Financials

  • $140M – Darwinbox received this investment in a round led by Partners Group and KKR.
  • $898M – Amount raised in follow-on funding for portfolio companies in Fund I.
  • 58.07x – MOIC achieved for Fund I’s exit from Darwinbox.
  • 65.08% – IRR achieved for Fund I’s exit from Darwinbox.
  • $98.3M – Market capitalization for Tracxn at listing.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
3one4 Capital Advisors LLPInvestment FirmCompanyA venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments in India.
LiciousPortfolio CompanyCompanyIndia’s first D2C brand unicorn in the consumer sector.
BugworksPortfolio CompanyCompanyDeep tech company focused on next-generation antibiotics and immuno-oncology solutions.
DarwinboxPortfolio CompanyCompanyA leading SaaS company with significant exit by late-stage equity sale.
TracxnPortfolio CompanyCompanyA market intelligence platform that went public on the NSE and BSE.