Third Prime

Third Prime was co-founded in 2016 by Keith Hamlin and Wesley Barton, bringing together experience in law, investment, finance, and real estate. The firm grew from a belief in independent thinking and the value of identifying important changes early, then working closely with founders to build companies addressing them. Its stated mission is to optimize outcomes for founders and capital partners, guided by independence, rigor, and focus.

Based in New York and Nashville, Third Prime is an early-stage venture capital firm investing across financial, property, and industrial technology. Its portfolio includes companies working in areas such as payments, financial platforms, self-storage operations, manufacturing, aviation, and energy. The firm describes its approach as concentrating time and capital, prioritizing partnership, and supporting founders from an early stage. Third Prime's portfolio and investment focus reflect an interest in technology that changes how real-world industries and infrastructure operate.