Investment Associate

ESP Engineered; Kerala; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered is seeking a highly driven Investment Associate to lead investor outreach and strategic engagement with Venture Capital firms in the EdTech ecosystem. The role involves building relationships with investors, representing the company in discussions, and supporting fundraising initiatives with the leadership team. Candidates should have 2–5 years of relevant experience in Venture Capital or related fields. Strong communication and analytical skills are required, along with the ability to independently drive investor conversations.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in Venture Capital, Private Equity, or Investment Banking.
• Experience with EdTech startups in fundraising or strategy roles preferred.
• Strong network or prior exposure to the Indian VC ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Identify and build relationships with Venture Capital firms.
• Initiate and manage investor outreach.
• Represent the company in investor meetings.

Skills

Investor outreach & relationship management

Financial analysis & storytelling

Strategic thinking

Job description

We are seeking a highly driven Investment Associate to lead investor outreach and strategic engagement with Venture Capital firms in the EdTech ecosystem. The role involves building relationships with VCs, representing the company in investor discussions, and supporting fundraising initiatives by working closely with the leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and build relationships with Venture Capital firms, family offices, and institutional investors focused on EdTech and allied sectors
• Initiate and manage investor outreach (cold/warm connections, networking, events, referrals)
• Represent the company in investor meetings alongside the Director / leadership team
• Track and manage investor pipelines, interactions, and engagement status
• Conduct market research on funding trends, competitor funding, and investor behavior
• Coordinate due diligence processes and investor data requirements
• Support fundraising strategy, valuation discussions, and deal structuring
• Attend industry events, VC meets, and startup networking forums

Key Requirements

2–5 years of experience in:

• Venture Capital / Private Equity / Investment Banking
• EdTech startups (fundraising / strategy roles preferred)
• Strong network or prior exposure to Indian VC ecosystem

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong understanding of startup financials, valuation, and fundraising lifecycle

Ability to independently drive investor conversations

Willingness to travel between Bangalore and Calicut when required

Key Skills

• Investor outreach & relationship management
• Financial analysis & storytelling
• Strategic thinking
• Number of active VC relationships built
• Qualified investor meetings scheduled
• Conversion to serious investor discussions / term sheets