Looking for a different kind of entrepreneur

We back founders who believe in victory but understand its transience — guided by ethics, integrity, and the communities they serve. First checks of $10K–$50K for B2B and B2C companies using technology to reach their customers.

6
Companies backed
1
Acquisition
$10–50K
First check size
2019
Founded

What we believe

Community-led solutions

Communities need support to build their own solutions — not someone to come build or sell a solution for them.

Beyond the standard mould

Entrepreneurs come in all forms. It is too hard for those who don't fit the standard mould, and we want to change that.

Values over adulation

True victory is one dogged with strong values and stories of perseverance — not stories of adulation or discrimination.

Thoughtful capital

We are a community of friends and limited partners that steer time, resources, and capital to companies we want to see win.

"O'er the door of the sacred Temple
They sit in their wisdom the three —
The little deaf Monkey,
The little dumb Monkey,
The Monkey who will not see;
With their eyes shut to evil,
Ears that hear only the right,
Lips that are dumb to scandal,
They sit in their silent might"
Author Unknown — The Three Monkeys: Mizaru, Kikazaru, Iwazaru

Portfolio

Travel-wear

Kosha

Eco-friendly travel and winter wear designed for extreme conditions. High-performance thermals, puffer jackets, and hard-shells at accessible prices.

kosha.co →
AI & Hiring

Humanly

AI-powered recruiting platform for high-volume hiring. Automates sourcing, screening, scheduling, and interviewing — helping teams hire up to 8× faster. YC W20.

humanly.io →
Fashion & Sustainability

Armoire

Women's clothing rental membership using machine learning to curate contemporary styles. Curbing fashion waste while making high-end wardrobes accessible.

armoire.style →
Enterprise & Governance

Swae

Collaborative decision-making platform that uses AI and collective intelligence to surface breakthrough ideas and reduce bias in organizations.

swae.io →
EdTech · Acquired

Doyobi

Science and coding education platform for kids. Raised $2.8M seed led by Monk's Hill Ventures. Acquired by ErudiFi in 2024.

Acquired by ErudiFi, 2024

Apparel & Inclusivity

TomboyX

Inclusive underwear and basics brand built for every body. One of the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer apparel companies championing gender-neutral, size-inclusive design.

tomboyx.com →

The three monkeys

Kahran Singh

Kahran Singh

Partner

Operator and investor based in New York. Co-founder of Joyus Studio, former CEO of Vidyanext Learning Studio. Focused on backing underrepresented founders — LGBTQ, BIPOC, and women-led ventures.

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Sweta Jagirdar

Sweta Jagirdar

Partner

Technology leader based in New York. Program Manager at Amazon Web Services on the Worldwide Solutions team. Passionate about backing value-driven and non-traditional entrepreneurs.

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Sahil Sagar

Sahil Sagar

Partner

Managing Director at Citi, where he leads Global AI and Operational Platforms for the Services Business. Over 20 years of engineering leadership across financial services and technology.

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Work with us

Building something different?
We want to hear from you.

We back founders at the earliest stages — before the story is obvious. If you're using technology to solve a real problem for an underserved community, or just building something you believe the world needs, reach out.

invest@tresmonos.capital →
$10K–$50K first check B2B & B2C Seed & pre-seed Technology-enabled Underrepresented founders