Principal Venture capital fund

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Lucknow; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd. seeks a senior investment professional to manage a portfolio of 20-25 companies, oversee KPI tracking, and lead follow-on rounds. The role includes deal sourcing in B2B SaaS, FinTech, and Deeptech, along with rigorous market research and financial analysis.

You will structure deals, coordinate with limited partners, and mentor junior staff to maintain high performance within the team.

Qualifications

• MBA in Finance or CA required; strong academic background in financial modeling and investment analysis.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight of a 20-25 company portfolio; provide direction and operational guidance.
• Track and analyze KPIs for portfolio companies and support growth.
• Lead follow-on funding rounds for portfolio companies.
• Oversee shareholder agreements, term sheets, and dilution implications.
• Identify 12-15 new investment opportunities annually in B2B SaaS, FinTech, Deeptech.
• Conduct market research and financial analysis to assess investment viability.
• Structure and negotiate deals aligning with fund objectives.
• Prepare detailed reports for limited partners and engage with LPs to secure funding.
• Mentor junior investment professionals and drive a high-performance culture.

Skills

Numbers-driven

Legal Expertise

Operational Support

Multi-Tasking

LP Engagement

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.

Skills:

• Numbers-driven: Strong orientation towards numbers, KPIs, and follow-up processes.
• Legal Expertise: Proficiency in understanding and managing shareholder agreements, term sheets, follow-on rounds, and dilution implications.
• Operational Support: Excellent portfolio management and operational support capabilities.
• Multi-Tasking: Ability to manage multiple requests, follow-on rounds, and operational challenges within portfolio companies.
• LP Engagement: Experience in preparing reports and engaging with limited partners, both current and prospective.