How to apply to 3IF Ventures as an African founder

TL;DR

3IF Ventures invests in Climate and Healthtech companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series B+, writes cheques of Not publicly disclosed, and takes applications through a form on their website.

Who 3IF Ventures is

3IF Ventures is a Pan-African investor headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (fund manager Rift Partners). Its stated focus is Climate and Healthtech. The thesis, in the fund's own words: Backing technology-enabled insurance businesses to close Africa's insurance protection gap for over one billion uninsured people.

On the ground, 3IF Ventures operates as a Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series B+ investor with an Africa focus described as "Pan-African (ODA-eligible markets)". The fund's general partner is Anthony Chaillet, alongside Dr. Mario Wilhelm (General Partner).

What they invest in

Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series B+
Sectors: Climate and Healthtech
Cheque size: Not publicly disclosed
Geography focus: Pan-African / Yes -- Pan-African (ODA-eligible markets)

How to apply

3IF Ventures takes applications through a form on https://3if.ventures/. The apply field in their Trampoline entry describes it as "Via the website or direct outreach to the team". Go to the site, find the apply or contact path, and submit through that channel rather than emailing partners cold, since a fund that has built a form generally routes everything through it first.

Portfolio pattern

3IF Ventures's Trampoline fund page does not list named portfolio companies or a classified sector split yet. Check the full fund profile for the latest, or go straight to https://3if.ventures/ for their current portfolio page.

Before you apply

Have these ready before you reach out:

Deck: Check your readiness first so you know where the gaps are
Metrics dashboard: Set up your metrics dashboard so you can show real traction, not slides
Cap table
A one-line description of what your company does

FAQ

Does 3IF Ventures invest in Climate?

Yes. Climate is listed among 3IF Ventures's stated sector focus areas.

What stage does 3IF Ventures typically write cheques at?

3IF Ventures invests at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series B+, with cheque sizes of Not publicly disclosed.

Do you need a warm intro to apply to 3IF Ventures?

No. 3IF Ventures takes applications through a form on their website, so a warm intro is not required to apply, though it can still help your submission stand out.

Does 3IF Ventures invest outside Pan-African?

3IF Ventures's Africa focus is described as "Pan-African (ODA-eligible markets)". Check the full fund profile for the exact geographic boundaries before you apply.

Is 3IF Ventures a remote or in-person fund?

3IF Ventures's format is listed as Hybrid.