Senior Investment Analyst

Zigsaw; India; Remote; INR 2,400,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zigsaw, a venture capital firm focused on AI-driven hospitality and travel tech, is seeking a Senior Investment Analyst. You will support end-to-end investment processes, from opportunity evaluation to due diligence and investment memos, in a fast-paced, globally connected environment.

You will conduct market research, build financial models, coordinate with portfolio companies, assist fundraising, and monitor performance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in venture capital, private equity, or investment roles with deal sourcing expertise.
• Experience working with a US fund and in early-stage investments.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Strategic mindset with ability to design and refine sourcing strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present complex cases clearly.
• Leadership to mentor junior team members and collaborate across teams.
• Technical knowledge in AI, SaaS, and deep-tech sectors; engineering background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate investment opportunities through financial analysis, market research, and due diligence.
• Prepare investment memos, financial models, valuations, and coordinate end-to-end due diligence.
• Monitor portfolio performance, track KPIs, and support portfolio founders.
• Conduct industry and market research to identify investment themes and opportunities.
• Support deal sourcing through market mapping and founder outreach.
• Lead fundraising activities and prepare investor materials and data rooms.
• Maintain CRM and investment databases and prepare reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Venture capital experience

Deal sourcing

Financial modeling

Valuation

Market research

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

AI/Tech awareness

Education

Engineering degree

MBA (preferred)

Job description

34459 - Deal Sourcing & Investment Analyst

Experience: 6+ years

Location: Remote

Type: Full-Time

Early-stage venture capital firm specializing in AI-driven hospitality and travel technologies. We operate a venture studio, a growth acceleration program, and make direct investments in startups globally. With offices in Silicon Valley, Amsterdam, and Mumbai, we leverage our deep expertise in technology, hospitality, and investments to support entrepreneurs in building the next generation of transformative companies. Our extensive network within the hospitality and travel sectors is unparalleled, positioning us to lead innovation and disruption in the industry.

Role Overview

The Senior Investment Analyst will support the end-to-end investment process, including evaluating investment opportunities, conducting market and financial analysis, coordinating due diligence, preparing investment materials, supporting fundraising activities for portfolio companies, and monitoring portfolio performance. This role requires strong analytical, research, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders and support investment execution in a fast-paced venture capital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Investment Evaluation: Analyze investment opportunities through financial analysis, market research, business model assessment, and initial due diligence.
• Investment Execution: Prepare investment memos, financial models, valuation analyses, presentations, and coordinate end-to-end due diligence with internal and external stakeholders.
• Portfolio Management: Monitor portfolio performance, track KPIs, support founders, and oversee post-investment reporting and execution.
• Research & Insights: Conduct industry, market, and competitive research to identify investment themes and support strategic decision-making.
• Deal Pipeline: Support deal sourcing through market mapping, inbound opportunity screening, and founder outreach.
• Fundraising: Lead fundraising activities for portfolio companies, including preparing investor materials, financial models, pitch decks, data rooms, investor outreach, and coordinating the fundraising process with founders and investors.
• Reporting & Operations: Maintain CRM, investment databases, pipeline trackers, and prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, or investment roles, with demonstrated expertise in deal sourcing and early-stage investment evaluation, along with experience working with a US fund.
• Education: Engineering from a top-tier academic institution; an MBA from a leading or globally recognized program is preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills. Able to perform detailed assessments of startup opportunities and make data-driven investment decisions.
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to design, implement, and refine sourcing strategies based on market insights, competitive landscape, and firm priorities.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex information and investment cases clearly to stakeholders.
• Leadership: Ability to mentor and manage junior team members, as well as collaborate effectively across teams to drive outcomes.
• Tech Knowledge: Strong understanding of emerging technologies, particularly in sectors like AI, SaaS, and deep-tech startups.
• Engineering Background: An engineering background is a strong plus, offering a solid foundation for evaluating deep-tech startups, understanding product-market fit in technical sectors, and engaging more credibly with founders on product and technology.