Principal Investment

About Artha Group & Artha Prime FundArtha Group is a performance-led investment house managing over₹1,250 crores (USD 150M+)across venture capital, private equity, and cross-stage strategies. Our fund platforms include: Artha Venture Fund -Early-stage VC (B2C, mobility, fintech, B2B SaaS) Artha Continuum Fund -Cross-stage investing across India + global markets Artha Select Fund -Follow-on capital into top-performing portfolio winners Artha Quest Fund -India’s first search fund platform for operator-led buyouts Artha Prime Fund -A new public market fund focused onpre-IPO and micro-cap equitiesArtha Prime Fund invests in promoter-backed companies with real fundamentals and asymmetric upside - before the rest of the market catches on. This is wheredeep diligence ,capital judgment , andnon-obvious sourcingcreate outsized returns.Role Overview We’re hiring aPrincipalto lead research, investment execution, and team building for theArtha Prime Fund . This role demands a sharp eye forfinancial edge , an instinct forunderpriced companies , and the ability to build and lead from Day 1.You’ll be: Hunting down overlooked pre-IPO and microcap opportunities Interfacing with listed company promoters and management teams Leading a team of analysts to dig deep into numbers, risk, and catalysts Presenting conviction-based investment memos to the IC Traveling on-site to validate businesses and triangulate the truthThis is a high-conviction, high-upside role with a clear path toManaging Partner . If you’re a CA or finance-first investor with grit, speed, and intuition—this is your platform.Key ResponsibilitiesInvestment Sourcing & Screening Build a live pipeline of overlooked public market opportunities Develop thesis-driven ideas based on mispricing, governance, or hidden catalysts Leverage promoters, brokers, filings, and forums to identify leadsResearch, Diligence & Modeling Tear down balance sheets and cash flow statements - look for where the bodies are buried Conduct site visits, distributor calls, and product testing to go beyond the PDF Run red flag analysis: auditor notes, related-party deals, and shareholding movementsIC Preparation & Portfolio Management Present sharp, quantified investment cases to internal IC and LPs Track target prices, performance milestones, and exit timelines Continuously re-evaluate conviction based on price movement + new infoTeam Leadership & Execution Clarity Manage and mentor 1 - 3 analysts or interns Enforce rigorous timelines, follow-up cadence, and reporting hygiene Build internal tracking systems and dashboards before you’re asked toCandidate Profile 8 - 12 yearsin equity research, public market investing, or pre-IPO diligence Demonstrated experience interacting withlisted promotersor public market boards Strong grip on financial statements, forensics, and market timing Must be aChartered Accountant (CA)or show equivalent financial depth Ability to work fast, travel often and chase clarity through complexity Low ego, clear writing, and ownership-first mindsetThis is not a back-office research role. This is an on-ground, truth-hunting investor role - built for someone who thrives on accountability and action.Compensation Structure ₹36,00,000fixed annual salary ₹4,00,000confirmed annual retention bonus (paid after 12 months) ₹5,00,000ESOP grant (as per vesting policy) Performance bonusesbased on fund and role KPIs Carry participationin Artha Prime Fund (shared at the offer stage)Fixed comp is non-negotiable. All upside is earned via performance, reporting, and results. Incomplete or blank answers to any question = automatic disqualification.