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Third Prime

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Third Prime is a New York-based early-stage venture capital firm with a distinct focus on the evolving landscapes of Financial Technology (FinTech) and Industrial Technology. Established to identify and back transformative companies, the firm primarily invests in Seed and Series A funding rounds, seeking to partner with founders who are building disruptive solutions in these critical sectors. Their strategic approach emphasizes deep engagement with portfolio companies, leveraging their expertise to support growth from the ground up.

The firm has built a robust portfolio, demonstrating a consistent commitment to its investment thesis. As of late 2023, Third Prime has made over 60 investments across various innovative startups within its target industries, often taking a lead investor role in these early-stage rounds. Their investment strategy is geared towards identifying companies with strong foundational technology and significant market potential, aiming to foster long-term value creation.

Third Prime recently announced the close of its Fourth Fund, Third Prime Fund IV, securing $100 million in capital to continue its investment activities. This latest fund underscores their continued commitment to the early-stage ecosystem. For initial investments, Third Prime typically writes first checks ranging from $1 million to $5 million, providing crucial early capital to help promising startups scale their operations and achieve key milestones. This focused investment strategy and substantial capital base position Third Prime as a significant player in the FinTech and Industrial Tech venture landscape.

Investor Profile

Third Prime has backed more than 122 startups, with 10 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 43 rounds, about 35% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Singapore.
  • Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, FinTech, Software.
  • Led 6 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (43%)
  • Series A (28%)
  • Series B (13%)
  • Pre Seed (9%)
  • Series C (2%)
  • Series D (2%)
  • Series Unknown (2%)
  • Secondary Market (1%)
  • Corporate Round (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (85%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)
  • Singapore (2%)
  • Canada (2%)
  • Germany (2%)
  • Mexico (2%)
  • India (1%)
  • South Africa (1%)
  • Denmark (1%)
  • Switzerland (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Blockchain
  • Finance
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Apps
  • Health Care
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Third Prime frequently co-invest with?

SV
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 11
Bain Capital Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 6
Company Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
FJ Labs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
Ride Ventures
North America, New York, United States, Mount Kisco
Co-Investments: 5
Coinbase Ventures
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 7
Valar Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 12
Nyca Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
Castle Island Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does Third Prime often collaborate with?

AO
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 3
SB
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
NT
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
RS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Prajit Nanu
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
JW
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 3
GA
North America, California, United States, Beverly Hills
Shared Deals: 2
WL
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 2
AS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Third Prime?

CalmWave

Seattle, Washington, United States

CalmWave, a company leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to bring operational health to hospitals

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareHospital
SeedJun 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,400,000
Limited

San Francisco, California, United States

Limited offers a global self-custodial experience, allowing global customers to spend, save, invest, and transact globally.

SeedJun 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Alternative Payments

New York, New York, United States

Alternative Payments is the platform that accelerates cash flow and boosts revenue without traditional payment complexities.

Financial ServicesOnline PortalsPayments
Series AApr 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $22,000,000
Inspiren

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Inspiren is a healthcare tech company using AI to monitor patient care, track interactions, and improve clinical workflow management.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Series AMar 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $35,000,000
Everstar

New York, New York, United States

Everstar is an AI platform to streamline the regulatory and operational challenges of nuclear operators.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)EnergyIndustrialInformation Technology
Pre SeedFeb 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Limited

San Francisco, California, United States

Limited offers a global self-custodial experience, allowing global customers to spend, save, invest, and transact globally.

Pre SeedFeb 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
First Resonance

Los Angeles, California, United States

First Resonance develops ION Factory OS, a robust manufacturing production software that provides data insights and improves scalability.

Industrial AutomationManufacturingOperating SystemsSoftware
Series ADec 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $32,000,000
CalmWave

Seattle, Washington, United States

CalmWave, a company leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to bring operational health to hospitals

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareHospital
SeedNov 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,250,000
Yellow Card

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Yellow Card is the largest and first licensed Stablecoin on/off ramp on the African continent

BitcoinCryptocurrencyFinTechTrading PlatformVirtual Currency
Series COct 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $33,000,000
Datch

San Francisco, California, United States

Datch provides AI-powered mobile solutions for frontline asset management.

Asset ManagementB2BEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Enterprise SoftwareSoftware
Series AAug 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $15,000,000