Associate / Analyst - Venture Capital Investments

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an Associate/Analyst for a venture capital fund to lead company research and portfolio management activities in Pune. The role emphasizes hands-on primary research, industry and market analysis, and close collaboration with founders and portfolio teams.

The candidate will map industry landscapes, perform due diligence, and build a network across coverage sectors. Strong communication and discretion are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of venture capital experience and appetite for research-heavy work.
• Strong ability to conduct industry and market analysis and synthesize findings.
• Excellent written and oral communication, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry and company research across the portfolio and coverage universe.
• Perform business and financial due diligence on startups raising capital, with detailed notes.
• Carry out global and domestic sector analysis and map the value chain.
• Execute primary research including channel checks, site visits, and company engagements.
• Engage with founders and coordinate with legal teams through deal closure.
• Research deals, trends, and transactions in the early-stage startup ecosystem; produce update notes and reports.
• Build relationships with portfolio company management.

Skills

Venture capital experience

Primary research

Industry & market analysis

Excellent communication

Job description

A venture capital fund is hiring an Associate / Analyst for company research and portfolio management.

Key responsibilities:

• Industry and primary company research across the portfolio and coverage universe
• Business and financial research and diligence on startups raising capital, including in-depth analysis of industry and competition, and preparation of detailed research notes
• In-depth industry research using global and domestic data, mapping the entire chain of participants
• Primary research including channel checks, plant visits and company visits
• Due diligence, engaging directly with founders and liaising with legal counsel through deal closure
• Research on deals, trends and transactions in the early-stage startup ecosystemBuild a network of industry participants across coverage sectors and write update notes and reports
• Build strong connect with portfolio company managements

Candidate profile: 2+ years of venture capital experience. Hands-on multi-tasker, self-directed, strong in industry and on-ground primary research. Excellent oral and written communication is mandatory. PowerPoint and Excel expertise required. Absolute discretion with confidential matters.