Associate - Venture Capital

About Artha GroupArtha Group is a performance-first investment house managing over ₹1,250 crores (USD 150M+) across venture capital, private equity, and cross-stage capital strategies. Our fund platforms include:Artha Venture Fund (AVF): India-focused sector-specific early-stage fundArtha Continuum Fund (ACF): Cross-stage investing across India and global marketsArtha Select Fund: Follow-on capital into top-performing portfolio companiesWith 130+ companies backed and 30+ exits, we operate with conviction, founder alignment, and execution speed. Our investors include top Indian family offices and global UHNIs.Role OverviewWe’re hiring one mid-level Associates to lead portfolio execution across ACF. This is not a sourcing-first role. We want someone who’s already managed companies, handled founder complexity, and can turn data into insight—and insight into action.You will:Own 8–12 active portfolio companies, reporting directly to a PrincipalRun KPI tracking, quarterly reviews, and intervention planningLead analysts focused on data quality, financial performance, and board-ready reportingSupport AOP reviews, follow-on round preparation, and founder-side supportHelp turnaround underperforming companies or flag red flags earlyThis is a Partner-track role for a portfolio operator, not a pipeline hunter.What You’ll LeadPortfolio Oversight & Value CreationLead structured monthly and quarterly reviews across 8–12 active companiesTrack KPIs across revenue, org design, GTM execution, hiring, and cash flowCollaborate with founders to build or challenge AOPs and hiring plansFlag underperformance early, and recommend interventions to the PrincipalSupport downstream rounds—materials, narrative, and investor calibrationFounder Alignment & SupportMaintain high-touch relationships with founding teamsPush for accountability without overstepping—own the “trusted challenger” seatAct as the first escalation point for operational fire drillsNavigate difficult founder dynamics with maturity and clarityAnalyst Team ManagementLead 1–2 analysts in tracking and interpreting portfolio dataEnsure output is accurate, timely, and IC-readyDrive reporting discipline, deadline adherence, and performance visibilityInvestment Support & ExecutionSupport Principals on live deals: due diligence, benchmarking, IC memosReview models, validate AOP assumptions, and identify operational risks pre-investmentManage post-deal integration into the portfolio review systemWho You AreA buy-side trained portfolio manager, not just a transaction executorStrong at handling complexity, ambiguity, and cross-functional foundersCan turn disorganized startup data into structured insightsComfortable leading junior team members, reporting up to Principals, and working cross-borderDeep understanding of founder psychology, cap tables, burn, and operating leverageRequired Experience3–5 years in venture capital, private equity, or cross-stage fund investingMust have managed a portfolio of 5+ companies , including KPI and founder oversightMust have supported AOP planning, follow-on fundraising, or company turnaroundsMust have closed at least 2 investments end-to-end on the buy-sideMBA or CA required OR strong proof of financial modeling, AOP structuring, and decision-prep ownershipExperience managing analysts or junior team members in fund settings is a plusCandidates with only investment banking, transaction advisory, or consulting backgrounds will not be considered.Compensation StructureTotal Annual Package: ₹26,50,000₹20,00,000 fixed annual salary₹3,25,000 confirmed annual retention bonus (paid every 12 months)₹3,25,000 ESOP grant annually (each annual grant comes with its own vesting schedule)Performance bonus (based on portfolio success and personal execution)Carry participation (disclosed during the final interview stage)Fixed compensation is non-negotiable . All upside is earned through performance.