Associate, Investments

Hashed EmergentHashed Emergent is an early stage crypto VC fund investing in emerging market opportunities, specifically in India and Africa.Hashed Emergent is part of the Hashed group (Hashed is one of the world's most active crypto VCs), and was launched in 2022. Hashed Emergent is currently investing out of its first fund, which is anchored by Hashed and backed by some of the world’s leading financial and strategic investors from the crypto space.Based in Bangalore, with a presence in Singapore, Nigeria and Thailand, Hashed Emergent has become one of the largest capital allocators in India and Africa for crypto, and is currently the only active India-focused VC backing crypto founders.Hashed Emergent is also a leader in ecosystem initiatives - hosting two editions of India’s leading crypto conference, India Blockchain Week, and authoring the industry’s flagship annual report - India Web3 Landscape Report.Associate, Investments (Web3 & VC)- Hashed Emergent is hiring a full-time Investment Associate to join our venture team at the intersection of technology, investing, and the Web3 ecosystem. You will operate as a core member of the investment function, working end to end across thesis, sourcing, diligence, deal execution, and portfolio value creation. - You will work as embedded members of our investment team, gaining front-row access to deal flow from some of the most promising startups in the region and globally. You will collaborate directly with our partners on end-to-end venture capital processes, from thesis creation to deal execution to portfolio value creation. - It’s a launchpad for the next generation of Web3 investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders.Responsibilities:- Conducting market analysis, primary and secondary research on different domains under web3 ecosystem, authoring deeply analysed thematic reports - Spot tomorrow’s web3 unicorns today by researching and building theses on emerging Web3 trends. - Track adoption of blockchain across non-crypto industries, identifying high-impact crossover opportunities. - Source, qualify, and evaluate startups using both top-down and bottom-up approaches. - Lead deep-dive diligence on product, technology, market, and founding teams. - Craft compelling investment memos and present directly to the Investment Committee. - Support negotiations and deal execution with founders, investors, and ecosystem partners. - Work closely with portfolio companies to help them integrate Web3 capabilities and scale faster. - Represent Hashed Emergent at top-tier conferences, closed-door investor gatherings, and founder communities. - Publish articles on emerging Web3 themes to position yourself and Hashed Emergent as an authority in the space. - Conduct comprehensive diligence (product, people, technology, market) to maximise investment success.Requirements:- 2+ years of experience in venture capital, private investing, top-tier consulting, investment banking, or a high-impact role at a crypto-native or frontier-tech startup. - Strong understanding of crypto ecosystems, developer communities, token networks, and protocol positioning. - Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, collaborate across stakeholders, and deliver on tight timelines. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to turn research into crisp narratives. - High ownership, attention to detail, and operational discipline in a fast-paced, high-trust environment. - Bonus: experience organizing Web3 events, building internal playbooks, or supporting GTM teams.If you're passionate about scaling Web3 in India and beyond, and love working across research, investments, ecosystems, products, and people, we’d love to hear from you.The key benefits of working at Hashed Emergent are:- Work directly with Partners on high-stakes deals, strategic decisions, and portfolio building. - You will operate as a true member of the investment team from front. - Tap into the Hashed ecosystem across Asia, the Middle East, and the US. - Build a track record in VC and Web3 that sets you apart for future roles as an investor, founder, or operator. - Collaborate with leading Web3 protocols to design and execute custom programs (accelerators, incubators, founder residencies, hackathons, and ecosystem activations). - Operate in a high-agency, startup-like environment that encourages experimentation and ownership. - Opportunity to work across cross-functional verticals, India Blockchain Week, portfolio, content, partnerships, GTM, and operations.How to applySend the following to karthik@hashed.com- Your resume - Summary on your Web3 and investment experience so far - key projects, roles, or areas you’ve contributed to. - A brief statement, max 300 words, on the most exciting Web3 trend that is under-discussed/discovered - Links of any writing or analysis you authored, for example a research report, memo, or investment analysis on any L1, protocol, or emerging Web3 project - on-chain proofs of being crypto-native, links to published articles, or short video demos of relevant AI or tooling work