India-focused venture capital firm 3one4 Capital has reached a first close for its Continuum fund with INR1.5 billion (approximately USD21 million) in commitments. Investors in the firm’s third vehicle include a US-based university endowment and Japanese diversified conglomerate Sojitz Corporation. The fund, which aims to raise a total of INR3.5 billion (USD49 million) in commitments, will invest in 3one4’s existing early-stage portfolio companies.