Associate - Venture Capital

Artha Group is a performance-first investment house that manages over 1,250 crores (USD 150M+) across various fund platforms, including Artha Venture Fund (AVF), Artha Continuum Fund (ACF), and Artha Select Fund. With a portfolio of 130+ companies and 30+ exits, we prioritize conviction, founder alignment, and execution speed. Our investors consist of renowned Indian family offices and global UHNIs. We are currently seeking a mid-level Associate to oversee portfolio execution within ACF. This role emphasizes hands-on experience in managing companies, handling founder complexities, and translating data into actionable insights. As an Associate, you will be responsible for owning and managing 8-12 active portfolio companies, reporting directly to a Principal. Your duties will include KPI tracking, quarterly reviews, intervention planning, leading analysts, supporting AOP reviews, preparing for follow-on rounds, and providing assistance to underperforming companies. The ideal candidate for this Partner-track role should possess strong portfolio management skills, the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity, and experience working with cross-functional founders. Additionally, candidates must have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, or cross-stage fund investing, managing a portfolio of at least 5 companies, and supporting AOP planning, follow-on fundraising, or company turnarounds. An MBA or CA qualification is required, or strong proof of financial modeling expertise and decision-prep ownership. As an Associate at Artha Group, you will lead structured monthly and quarterly reviews, track KPIs, collaborate with founders, manage analyst teams, support investment execution, and maintain relationships with founding teams. The compensation structure for this role includes a total annual package of 26,50,000, consisting of a fixed annual salary, a confirmed retention bonus, ESOP grants, performance bonuses, and carry participation. Candidates with backgrounds solely in investment banking, transaction advisory, or consulting will not be considered for this position. Join Artha Group if you are a proactive, results-driven individual with a passion for value creation and portfolio management in the investment industry.,