Early Light Ventures Fund 3, LP is a venture capital fund based in McLean, Virginia. According to its most recent Form D, filed Jun 18, 2026, it has sold $7,735,000 of interests to 36 investors since its first sale in Jun 2026. The minimum investment it accepts from an outside investor is $5,000. It relies on the Section 3(c)(1) exclusion, which limits it to 100 beneficial owners, typically accredited investors. The offering uses Rule 506(b), which does not permit general solicitation. Based on its first sale date and the amount raised, AltMountain classifies it as an emerging manager. Related persons named in the filing include Scott Garber; Early Light GP III, LLC.
- Total raised
- $7,735,000Cumulative sales reported on Form D
- Investors
- 36
- First sale
- Jun 12, 2026
- Minimum investment
- $5,000
- Who can invest
- Accredited investorsSection 3(c)(1): up to 100 beneficial owners
- Offering exemption
- Rule 506(b)No general advertising
- Key people and entities
- Scott Garber; Early Light GP III, LLC
- Latest Form D
- Jun 18, 2026
From SEC filings, not verified. This page republishes the fund's Form D as filed. It is not an offer, solicitation or recommendation, and AltMountain has not reviewed the fund. “Raised” is cumulative sales, not current assets or performance. Returns are not part of SEC filings. Private funds are speculative, illiquid and generally limited to accredited investors or qualified purchasers. Full disclosures · Request a correction
Questions about Early Light Ventures Fund 3, LP
What is the minimum investment for Early Light Ventures Fund 3, LP?
According to its latest Form D, filed Jun 18, 2026, the minimum investment Early Light Ventures Fund 3, LP accepts from an outside investor is $5,000.
Who can invest in Early Light Ventures Fund 3, LP?
Early Light Ventures Fund 3, LP is generally open only to accredited investors, and it may have no more than 100 beneficial owners because it relies on Section 3(c)(1). It uses Rule 506(b), which does not allow general advertising.
How much has Early Light Ventures Fund 3, LP raised?
Early Light Ventures Fund 3, LP reports $7,735,000 sold from 36 investors on its Form D filed Jun 18, 2026. This is cumulative sales since the offering began, not current assets or performance.
Where is Early Light Ventures Fund 3, LP based?
Early Light Ventures Fund 3, LP is based in McLean, Virginia.
When did Early Light Ventures Fund 3, LP launch?
Early Light Ventures Fund 3, LP reports its first sale in Jun 2026, which makes it an emerging manager by AltMountain's definition (first sale in 2021 or later and under $50 million raised).
Size compared with every venture capital fund
Raised more than 87% of the 142 venture capital funds based in Virginia, and more than 86% of all 15,160 that report sales.