R3i invests in emerging technologies to transform the planet for impact
We invest globally in highly scalable IP-based emerging technology companies with a tangible ESG product impact and artificial intelligence advantage.
FORESIGHT, STRATEGIC
PROCUREMENT, & OPEN
INNOVATION
EDUCATION & PHILANTHROPY
SOURCING,
SELECTION
& DUE DILGENCE
VENTURE CAPITAL
INVESTMENT
R3i's Planet43 is offering a scaleup program for water technology startups working on desalination, decarbonization, and digital transformation of the water industry.
Five key benefits from joining:
Access to world class water entrepreneurs, specialist investors, and corporations for scaling up, and technical support from Nvidia and Microsoft.
Pitch to the Planet43 in investment Consortium for up to $500K in investment.
Millions in tech perks to reduce your burn rate and extend your runway.
Test your solutions in the field with global industrial leaders.
Connect to Planet43's global network for commercialization, capitalization and R&D.
We Act With
Integrity
Inclusion
Excellence
Purpose
Empathy
Teamwork
Camaraderie
We are on a mission to catalyze USD 1 Billion into Science and Technology commercialization advance the SDGs.
Volunteers Needed
GRANT WRITERS
FUND RAISERS
PROJECT MANAGERS
Meet Our Team
R3i's Partners bring diverse and complementary scientific / technical, functional, geographic, and investment skill sets to identify promising investment opportunities, mitigate risks, provide comprehensive support to portfolio companies, and generate returns.
LEESA SOULODRE
The Innovator
Managing Partner
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HEC, NYU, LSE EMBA
Cross Border Venture Builder and Investor
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Leesa has served over 400 multinationals and many startups in 19 sectors across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. In Founder and CxO leadership roles, Leesa has led companies from seed to $14B into new markets, pioneered deep tech, accelerated top lines before exits, and supported the raising of over $200M in seed to Series C investments. Leesa has worked with 5 VC funds. 2 votes as GP to ensure effective decision making and portfolio construction.
PATRICE MOLINARI
The Investor
Partner / Head of IC
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MBA Wharton,
MSc CompSci / Aero,
MA Geopolitics UPenn,
Global Tech Investments
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PE/VC professional with more than 20 yrs direct investment experience and 10 yrs in consulting, technology, ESG/impact and project management. Established investment funds for institutional investors and deployed ~US$500M in 34 equity transactions globally. Engineering background (theoretical physics, math, aerospace, computer science).
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PROF. MARIANNE WINSLETT
The Tech Fixer
Partner
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PhD (CompSci) Stanford
Data Science, HPC, R&D Funding
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30 years of technical experience in trustworthy systems, data science, HPC, and AI. A tenured professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, she was the founding director of Illinois's Advanced Digital Sciences Center in Singapore from 2009 to 2013, with 60 research scientists contributing to the build of Singapore’s smart city.
DR. JAMES G. SHANAHAN
The Pioneer
Partner
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PhD (CompSci) Bristol
Cross Border Artificial Intelligence and Venture Builder
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30 years developing and researching cutting-edge AI systems as founder and academic. Co-founded 4 companies that leverage AI/machine learning/deep learning/computer vision in verticals such as digital advertising, web search, and intelligent cameras. Prof at the University of California at Berkeley. AT&T (Executive Director of Research), NativeX (SVP of data science), Xerox Research (staff research scientist), and Mitsubishi.
Across the R3i Group, we are Founders, Data Scientists, Academics, Diplomats, Olympians, Architects, & VC Operators