Associate - Venture Capital

Artha Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Artha Group in Mumbai is seeking a mid-level Associate to lead portfolio execution across its growing investment platform. This is a partner-track role, not a sourcing-first position, requiring someone who has managed companies, understood founder dynamics, and can translate data into actionable insights.

You will oversee 8–12 active portfolio companies, run KPI reviews, support AOP planning and follow-on rounds, and coach analysts toward IC-ready reporting while maintaining founder alignment

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in venture capital, private equity, or cross-stage fund investing.
• Managed a portfolio of 5+ companies with KPI and founder oversight.
• Supported AOP planning, follow-on fundraising, or company turnarounds.
• Closed at least 2 investments end-to-end on the buy-side.
• MBA or CA required or proven financial modeling and decision-prep ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own 8–12 active portfolio companies, reporting to a Principal.
• Run KPI tracking, quarterly reviews, and intervention planning.
• Lead analysts focused on data quality and board-ready reporting.
• Support AOP reviews and follow-on round preparation.
• Help turnaround underperforming companies and flag red flags early.
• Lead structured monthly and quarterly reviews across 8–12 active companies.
• Track KPIs across revenue, org design, GTM execution, hiring, and cash flow.
• Collaborate with founders to build or challenge AOPs and hiring plans.
• Flag underperformance early, and recommend interventions to the Principal.
• Support downstream rounds—materials, narrative, and investor calibration.

Skills

Portfolio management

KPI tracking

Data interpretation

Cross-functional leadership

Founder relationship management

Education

MBA or CA

Tools

Financial modeling

AOP planning

Investor reporting

Job description

Artha Group is a performance-first investment house managing ₹2,300 crores across domestic and international investment vehicles, including Category I & II AIFs, LLPs, and Private Limited companies. With active investments in 130+ startups, we operate at the convergence of capital precision and operational depth.

With 130+ companies backed and 30+ exits, we operate with conviction, founder alignment, and execution speed. Our investors include top Indian family offices and global UHNIs.

Role Overview

We're hiring one mid-level Associate to lead portfolio execution across ASF. This is not a sourcing-first role. We want someone who’s already managed companies, handled founder complexity, and can turn data into insight—and insight into action.

You will:

• Own 8-12 active portfolio companies, reporting directly to a Principal
• Run KPI tracking, quarterly reviews, and intervention planning
• Lead analysts focused on data quality, financial performance, and board-ready reporting
• Support AOP reviews, follow-on round preparation, and founder-side support
• Help turnaround underperforming companies or flag red flags early

This is a Partner-track role for a portfolio operator, not a pipeline hunter.

What You'll Lead

• Lead structured monthly and quarterly reviews across 8-12 active companies
• Track KPIs across revenue, org design, GTM execution, hiring, and cash flow
• Collaborate with founders to build or challenge AOPs and hiring plans
• Flag underperformance early, and recommend interventions to the Principal
• Support downstream rounds—materials, narrative, and investor calibration

Founder Alignment & Support

• Maintain high-touch relationships with founding teams
• Push for accountability without overstepping—own the "trusted challenger" seat
• Act as the first escalation point for operational fire drills
• Navigate difficult founder dynamics with maturity and clarity

Analyst Team Management

• Lead 1-2 analysts in tracking and interpreting portfolio data
• Ensure output is accurate, timely, and IC-ready
• Drive reporting discipline, deadline adherence, and performance visibility

Investment Support & Execution

• Review models, validate AOP assumptions, and identify operational risks pre-investment
• Manage post-deal integration into the portfolio review system

Who You Are

• A buy-side trained portfolio manager, not just a transaction executor
• Strong at handling complexity, ambiguity, and cross-functional founders
• Can turn disorganised startup data into structured insights
• Comfortable leading junior team members, reporting up to Principals, and working cross-border
• Deep understanding of founder psychology, cap tables, burn, and operating leverage

Required Experience

• 3-5 years in venture capital, private equity, or cross-stage fund investing
• Must have managed a portfolio of 5+ companies, including KPI and founder oversight
• Must have supported AOP planning, follow-on fundraising, or company turnarounds
• Must have closed at least 2 investments end-to-end on the buy-side
• MBA or CA required OR strong proof of financial modeling, AOP structuring, and decision-prep ownership
• Experience managing analysts or junior team members in fund settings is a plus

Candidates with only investment banking, transaction advisory, or consulting backgrounds will not be considered.

Compensation Structure

• ₹20,00,000 fixed annual salary
• ₹3,25,000 confirmed annual retention bonus (paid every 12 months)
• ₹3,25,000 ESOP grant annually (each annual grant comes with its own vesting schedule)
• Performance bonus (based on portfolio success and personal execution)
• Carry participation (disclosed during the final interview stage)

Fixed compensation is non-negotiable. All upside is earned through performance.