VC Firm &
Virtual Business Incubator
"Co-Creating the Future of Entrepreneurship"
Fundamentally, we like big problems that are amenable to technological solutions. We seek out asymmetric advantages: proprietary and protected technological advances, business model innovations, unique partnerships and top-notch teams.
Featured Startup
Life.Markers
Life.Markers is an innovative FinTech solution serving the U.S. Armed Forces and their families, from swearing in, through retirement.
 SEED INVESTMENT3Si invests in highly capital efficient technology companies that need critical early capital in order to produce a product and generate revenue. |  PITCH YOUR STARTUPOur top priority is creating value for the marketplace. If your idea serves your user, we'd love to hear about it. |  ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURSThere is a wealth of talent coming from established firms in the information technology spaces as well as new, young entrepreneurs who have grown up with technology. |
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 INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY3Si invests in highly capital efficient technology companies in Virginia that need critical early capital in order to produce a product and generate revenue. |  BUSINESS INCUBATIONOur incubation program, 3Si Labs, is designed to take a viable business and grow a solid base. |  INVESTING IN STARTUPSThere is a drought of venture capital, yet the opportunity set is rich. |
 GLOBAL BRAND & REACH3Si invests primarily in companies that have viable idea for a product or service. |  COMPANY SPOTLIGHT3Si also considers seed investments opportunistically and later stage investments with other investors. |  EXIT STRATEGYThe Managers of the Fund are seeking to build a diversified portfolio of companies each capable of achieving a meaningful exit. |
4 Phase Evaluation Process
Phase 1: Pitch
This is the introductory teleconference. You will meet with an executive from 3Si in order to pitch your startup venture and to learn more about 3Si.
Phase 2: Partner Review
During this meeting, you will meet with the Senior Partner of 3Si. This meeting mirrors Phase 1.
Phase 3: Technology & Commercialization Review
During this meeting, you will meet with our Engineer-in-Residence and our Executive-in-Residence. The discussion will be themed around reviewing the underlying technology and your Go-to-Market Strategy.
Phase 4: Proposal
During this meeting, we will discuss the value 3Si can bring to your startup and lay out the way forward for our working relationship.