3i Partners
3i Partners took part in 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups in 2026 (1 as lead), most often Series A rounds in Climate, Energy & Sustainability; its latest was CURAPOD on 10 February 2026.
About 3i Partners
3i Partners has backed Indian startups that StopDown covered, listed below.
Deals in 2026
| Date | Company | Round | Amount | Role | Co-investors | Story |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 February 2026 | CUCURAPOD | pre-Series A | ₹20 Cr | Lead | Verlinvest (India), Ideaspring Capital | Story |
| 7 February 2026 | PLPadCare Labs | Pre-Series A | $3 Mn | Participant | Rainmatter, 3one4 Capital, Brigade REAP, PKRBCV Shroff Trust, Lavni Ventures | Story |
Stage and sector mix
Disclosed rounds 3i Partners took part in, by stage and by sector.
| Stage | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Series A | 2 | 0 |
| Sector | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Climate, Energy & Sustainability | 1 | 0 |
| Healthcare & Life Sciences | 1 | 0 |
Frequent co-investors
| Investor | Rounds together |
|---|---|
| 3one4 Capital | 1 |
| Brigade REAP | 1 |
| Ideaspring Capital | 1 |
| Lavni Ventures | 1 |
| PKRBCV Shroff Trust | 1 |
| Rainmatter | 1 |
| Verlinvest (India) | 1 |
Indian portfolio
- CUCURAPODHealthcare & Life Sciences · in at Series A · 2026 · Led
- PLPadCare LabsClimate, Energy & Sustainability · in at Series A · 2026
India-based companies only. Linked names have a StopDown page; the rest link up on their own as soon as we cover them.
3i Partners in the news
- CUCURAPOD · Funding · 10 February 2026 · ₹20 CrCuraPod raises ₹20 crore pre-Series A roundCuraPod makes wearable medical devices for musculoskeletal pain relief
- PLPadCare Labs · Funding · 7 February 2026 · $3 MnPadCare Labs raises $3 million for expansionPadCare Labs recycles sanitary waste using patented technology and reverse logistics
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Questions about 3i Partners
How many investments did 3i Partners make in India in 2026?
StopDown has recorded 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups with 3i Partners in 2026 so far, 1 of them as lead. The latest was CURAPOD on 10 February 2026 (₹20 Cr).
Which sectors does 3i Partners invest in?
In the 2025 and 2026 rounds StopDown recorded, 3i Partners invested most often in Climate, Energy & Sustainability (1 round) and Healthcare & Life Sciences (1 round).
Does 3i Partners lead rounds?
Yes. StopDown's records name 3i Partners as lead or co-lead in 1 of the 2 rounds it took part in during 2025 and 2026, 1 of them in 2026.