SMB Portfolio Sourcing

6 days ago


Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Wadhwani Foundation Full time
Job Description

- Job Description: SMB Portfolio Sourcing & Management (Venture Sourcing Management - SMB / SME)
- Location: Chennai
- Reports To: Hub Lead Ecosystem Development

Role Overview:

The SMB Portfolio Manager will focus on identifying high-potential small and medium businesses (SMBs) in their hub and supporting them with corporate partnerships, market access, funding access, and growth strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

SMB Identification & Engagement

- Work with industry associations (CII, FICCI, NASSCOM), government agencies, and corporates to source scalable SMBs.
- Facilitate SMB onboarding into growth programs, ensuring alignment with industry needs.
- Build relationships with corporate accelerators and government support programs.

Scaling & Market Access

- Facilitate corporate partnerships to help SMBs secure pilots, proof-of-concept projects, and B2B deals.
- Guide SMBs on market expansion strategies and product-market fit refinement.
- Support SMBs in navigating public procurement opportunities.

Alternative Financing & Investment Readiness

- Assist SMBs in accessing grants, impact investments, and debt financing.
- Connect SMBs with alternative funding sources, including government-backed financing schemes.
- Organize investor meets, matchmaking with angel networks and micro-VCs.

Tracking & Impact Measurement

- Maintain SMB growth data, tracking revenue, job creation, and funding raised.
- Develop success stories and case studies to showcase impact and attract further investment.
- Provide strategic insights on SMB ecosystem development in the hub.

Qualifications & Experience:

- 47 years experience working with SMBs, industry bodies, or corporate innovation programs.
- Strong understanding of business scaling, market access, and alternative financing.
- Experience with public procurement and corporate partnerships is a plus.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, business advisory, and project management skills.

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