Principal- Venture Capital

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a seasoned investment professional to lead an active venture portfolio and oversee fundraising relationships. You will source deals, perform due diligence, and structure investments across sectors like B2B SaaS, FinTech, and Deeptech.

The role requires an MBA in Finance or CA with 5+ years in VC/PE, strong financial modeling, and leadership capabilities to mentor a high-performing team and drive strategic growth.

Qualifications

• MBA in Finance or Chartered Accountant with strong financial modeling and investment analysis.
• Minimum of 5 years in venture capital or private equity with extensive portfolio management experience.
• Proven track record in deal sourcing, due diligence, financial analysis, and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage and oversee a portfolio of 20-25 companies, providing strategic direction and operational guidance to ensure growth and targets.
• Regularly track and analyze KPIs for portfolio companies, making data-driven decisions to support growth.
• Identify and lead 12-15 new investment opportunities annually, focusing on B2B SaaS, FinTech, and Deeptech.
• Structure and negotiate deals aligning with the fund's objectives and financial criteria.
• Prepare detailed reports for limited partners and engage with LPs to secure future funding.
• Mentor junior investment professionals and ensure the team operates efficiently toward strategic goals.

Skills

Deal sourcing

Due diligence

Financial analysis

Investment analysis

Negotiation

Financial modeling

Leadership

Education

MBA in Finance

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Job description

Key Responsibilities:
Portfolio Management:

• Strategic Oversight: Actively manage and oversee a portfolio of 20-25 companies, providing strategic direction and operational guidance to ensure they achieve their growth and operational targets.
• KPI Management: Regularly track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for portfolio companies, making data-driven decisions to support their growth.
• Follow-on Rounds: Manage and lead follow-on funding rounds, ensuring portfolio companies are well-prepared for subsequent capital raises.
• Legal Oversight: Oversee and manage shareholder agreements, term sheets, and other legal documents, ensuring a thorough understanding of dilution and valuation adjustments.

Investment Execution:

• Deal Sourcing and Evaluation: Identify and evaluate 12-15 new investment opportunities annually, focusing on sectors such as B2B SaaS, FinTech, and Deeptech.
• Market Research: Conduct in-depth market research and financial analysis to assess the viability of potential investments.
• Deal Structuring: Structure and negotiate deals, aligning them with the funds strategic objectives and financial criteria.

Fundraising and Investor Relations:

• LP Engagement: Prepare detailed reports for limited partners and engage with current and prospective LPs to build solid relationships and secure future funding.
• Fundraising Efforts: Participate actively in fundraising, develop new pipelines for limited partners, and maintain strong investor relationships.

Team Leadership:

• Mentorship: Lead and mentor junior investment professionals, fostering a high-performance culture within the investment team.
• Efficiency: Ensure that the team operates efficiently and that all members are aligned with the funds strategic goals.

Qualifications:

• Education: An MBA in Finance or Chartered Accountancy is mandatory. Candidates must demonstrate a solid academic background in financial modeling and investment analysis.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in venture capital or private equity, with significant experience in managing an extensive portfolio and executing numerous investments annually. A proven track record in deal sourcing, due diligence, financial analysis, and negotiation is essential.

Key Responsibilities:
Portfolio Management:

• Strategic Oversight: Actively manage and oversee a portfolio of 20-25 companies, providing strategic direction and operational guidance to ensure they achieve their growth and operational targets.
• KPI Management: Regularly track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for portfolio companies, making data-driven decisions to support their growth.
• Follow-on Rounds: Manage and lead follow-on funding rounds, ensuring portfolio companies are well-prepared for subsequent capital raises.
• Legal Oversight: Oversee and manage shareholder agreements, term sheets, and other legal documents, ensuring a thorough understanding of dilution and valuation adjustments.

Investment Execution:

• Deal Sourcing and Evaluation: Identify and evaluate 12-15 new investment opportunities annually, focusing on sectors such as B2B SaaS, FinTech, and Deeptech.
• Market Research: Conduct in-depth market research and financial analysis to assess the viability of potential investments.
• Deal Structuring: Structure and negotiate deals, aligning them with the funds strategic objectives and financial criteria.

Fundraising and Investor Relations:

• LP Engagement: Prepare detailed reports for limited partners and engage with current and prospective LPs to build solid relationships and secure future funding.
• Fundraising Efforts: Participate actively in fundraising, develop new pipelines for limited partners, and maintain strong investor relationships.

Team Leadership:

• Mentorship: Lead and mentor junior investment professionals, fostering a high-performance culture within the investment team.
• Efficiency: Ensure that the team operates efficiently and that all members are aligned with the funds strategic goals.

Qualifications:

• Education: An MBA in Finance or Chartered Accountancy is mandatory. Candidates must demonstrate a solid academic background in financial modeling and investment analysis.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in venture capital or private equity, with significant experience in managing an extensive portfolio and executing numerous investments annually. A proven track record in deal sourcing, due diligence, financial analysis, and negotiation is essential.