Associate-Curation & Portfolio Management

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Who are we:

Turbostart is an early-stage venture fund backing high-potential startups from Pre-seed to Series A. Beyond being a VC fund, were an innovative ecosystem that blends the functions of an incubator, accelerator, venture studio, and funding partner, offering support tailored to each startup&aposs unique path. Were committed to partnering with ambitious founders driving transformational ventures. As we expand, were seeking dedicated undergraduate interns to join our Investment and Portfolio team and support the next wave of founders in Indias dynamic startup ecosystem.

What we are looking for:

Role: Associate-Curation & Portfolio Management-

As a Curation & Portfolio Management Associate, your responsibilities will include:

• Sourcing and evaluating early-stage startups for potential investment or program inclusion
• Supporting portfolio management by working closely with founders on business needs, growth tracking, and post-investment support
• Engaging directly with startup founders to understand their journey, assess fit, and provide relevant resources
• Driving internal initiatives that improve workflows, decision-making, and operational efficiency
• Conducting deep market research and analysis across sectors, trends, and emerging opportunities
• Helping expand Turbostarts ecosystem presence through events, partnerships, and outreach

This is a role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, adapts quickly, and wants to be deeply embedded in the venture-building process.

While specialization and execution is what we value the most, if youre not a generalist in spirit, or not excited by the idea of stretching beyond formal responsibilities this role may not be the right fit.

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Experience Required:

Our ideal candidate:

• You have 1-2 years of experience, preferably in startups, consulting, investment banking, market research or roles in any field with high ownership.
• You enjoy moving between research, analysis, founder conversations, portfolio support, and internal problem-solving, often all in a single day.
• Youre self-driven, comfortable with ambiguity, and thrive in environments where initiative is valued more than hierarchy.
• Youre curious about everything from deep tech to consumer trends to capital stack structuring, and youre eager to learn what you dont know.
• This role is ideal for someone who is highly passionate about the startup and venture capital ecosystem. If youve demonstrated this through previous internships, campus initiatives, or projects, thats a great signal.
• A proactive, how can I help attitude.
• Willingness to dive deep into long hours with a learning mindset.
• Eager to work in a small, agile team that values growth and continuous learning.

Why Turbostart:

The venture capital industry is a dynamic, future-focused field, and at Turbostart, youll gain front-row insight into innovative ideas and emerging trends. While this role requires dedication and grit, the experience and exposure youll gain will be invaluable for your career journey in venture capital, startups, or beyond.

If youre joining us for the learning and are ready to embrace the challenges of venture, youll find Turbostart a rewarding place to start your journey.

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