Siddarth Pai is a Founding Partner, CFO, and ESG Officer at 3one4 Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm with assets under management exceeding $200 million. A seasoned expert in the Indian alternative investment landscape, he has spent over a decade at the intersection of venture capital, financial regulation, and startup policy.
Experience & Career
Siddarth has been a pivotal figure in the evolution of India’s venture capital industry. As a Founding Partner of 3one4 Capital, he leads the fund’s financial, legal, and ESG functions, overseeing end-to-end processes from deal evaluation to portfolio management. Beyond his fund, he serves as the youngest Executive Council member of the Indian Venture Capital Association (IVCA) and twice-running Co-chair of its Regulatory Affairs Committee. His career is defined by high-level advocacy, including founding the PEVCFO Association—a collective of CFOs from top Indian private equity and venture funds—and advising the government on critical industry reforms.
Expertise & Focus Areas
Siddarth is widely recognized for his ability to navigate and shape the regulatory environment for Indian startups and investors. His key areas of expertise include:
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Regulatory Advocacy & Policy: Leading national petitions to reform “Angel Tax” and spearheading initiatives like “List in India” and “Stay in India.”
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Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs): Specializing in the structuring, taxation, and legal frameworks of domestic and cross-border investment vehicles.
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ESG & Compliance: Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance standards into the venture lifecycle and corporate strategy.
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Financial Oversight: Expert diligence in deal evaluations, having successfully closed over 60 investments across diverse sectors.
Authoritativeness & Trust
Siddarth is a qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAI) and holds a B.Com from St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bangalore. His industry leadership is validated by numerous accolades, including Entrepreneur Magazine’s “35 under 35” (2017) and the “40 under 40” Alternative Investments Professionals of India (2021) by AIWMI. As an expert member of the iSPIRT think-tank and various government committees, his policy representations have directly influenced national security markets and taxation laws, making him a primary authority on the fiscal health of the Indian startup ecosystem.
