Principal - Venture Capital

1 month ago

Mumbai, India Artha Group Full time

About Artha Venture Fund and Artha Continuum Fund:

Artha Venture Fund and Artha Continuum Fund are part of the Artha Group, a venture capital leader that champions groundbreaking startup growth. With over ₹1,000 crores in assets under management, Artha Group is committed to fostering innovation and driving success across various industries. Our three distinct funds—Artha Venture Fund, Artha Select Fund, and Artha Continuum Fund—focus on investing in high-potential startups across sectors like B2B SaaS, FinTech, and renewable energy, strongly emphasizing India and global markets, including Africa.


Role Overview:

The Principal role at Artha Group is dynamic and influential, offering a critical bridge to partnership. The Principal will manage a robust portfolio of 15-20 companies, providing strategic direction and operational guidance to foster growth and market leadership. Additionally, the Principal will execute 8-12 new investments annually, identifying opportunities that align with Artha Group’s strategic goals. This role also involves actively participating in fundraising efforts, developing new pipelines for limited partners, and maintaining solid relationships with institutional and large investors.


Key Responsibilities:


Portfolio Management:

  • Strategic Oversight: Actively manage and oversee a portfolio of 15-20 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 8-12 new investment opportunities annually, focusing on sectors such as B2B SaaS, FinTech, and renewable energy.
  • 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 fund’s 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 fund’s strategic goals.


Strategic Initiatives:

  • Global Expansion: Explore and evaluate opportunities for international expansion, particularly in Africa and other emerging markets—support portfolio companies' global growth efforts, providing strategic and operational guidance.
  • Collaborative Projects: Work closely with managing partners and investment committees on strategic market research and initiatives to support the growth of portfolio companies and secure follow-on funding rounds.


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.


Compensation:

  • Salary: ₹35 lakhs per annum (₹32 lakhs paid monthly + ₹3 lakhs paid at the end of every 12 months).
  • Carried Interest: 5% of the fund’s carry (approximately ~1% direct carried interest).
  • Performance Bonus: Annual performance bonus based on actual performance.
  • ESOP: Participation in the ESOP pool after 12 months in the role.
  • Additional Incentives: Fundraising incentives and other bonuses based on individual and fund performance.


Career Path:

This role offers an explicit path to partnership, designed for those committed to a long-term career in venture capital, aiming to influence the future of innovation and entrepreneurship.


Join Us:

Artha Group is seeking a visionary Principal to join our venture capital team. If you’re passionate about identifying and nurturing startup potential and eager to contribute to a thriving investment portfolio, apply now. Together, we’ll shape the next generation of industry leaders.

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