Fundraising Lead

CraftMyPlate is a fast-growing food-tech startup solving how food is ordered for small to mid-sized group gatherings . Why We're Exciting: 📍 Based in Hyderabad 🔁 High customer retention and organic growth 🚀 Built by IIT/BITS grads and experienced repeat founders 🎯 Preparing to raise fund to scale operations and tech infrastructure We’re strong on operations, backed by real traction, and ready to raise capital to expand across cities — now looking for the right capital strategy partner to lead this next phase. We’re seeking a high-agency, outcomes-driven professional with proven experience in startup fundraising to own and lead our current round from end to end . You’ll work directly with the founders to: Build and manage the investor pipeline Shape and pitch our story Lead the entire process — from outreach and meetings to term sheet negotiation and closure This is a high-impact, high-ownership role ideal for someone who thrives in the pace and ambiguity of early-stage startups. 💼 Key Responsibilities 🎯 Fundraising Strategy – Define and execute a structured approach to raise fund from angels, syndicates, micro-VCs, and seed funds 🗺️ Investor Pipeline – Identify and manage a list of 100+ qualified investor leads; track progress, follow-ups, and conversions 💬 Outreach & Narrative – Refine our positioning, craft customized messages, and drive high-conversion campaigns 📊 Collateral Management – Continuously improve our pitch deck, one-pager, FAQ, and maintain an investor-ready data room 📞 Meeting & Engagements – Set up and attend investor meetings, lead discussions, handle feedback loops, and ensure timely progress 📑 Term Sheet to Closure – Support in evaluating offers, managing diligence, and closing the round 🧠 Founders Enablement – Pass on structure, playbooks, and templates to help us internalize the fundraising process ✅ You’re a Strong Fit If You: 🔗 Have 2–6 years of experience in VC, IB, startup fundraising, or strategic growth ops 📈 Have led or supported fundraising of ₹3–10 Cr+ for an early-stage startup 🧠 Possess excellent storytelling, clarity, and persuasion skills 🤝 Bring warm connections or access to founder/investor networks 🛠️ Are self-driven, organized, and execute with consistency ❤️ Are excited by early-stage chaos, deep founder collaboration, and high ownership 📊 What You’ll Drive Full ownership of our Seed round 100+ investor touchpoints across warm and cold outreach Weekly pipeline momentum and conversion tracking A repeatable, founder-level fundraising playbook for future rounds 🌟 What’s In It For You? Run a mission-critical fundraise for a fast-scaling startup Collaborate closely with a strong founding team Competitive retainer + success-based payout (cash + ESOP optional) Potential for long-term strategic role in capital or IR as we scale Show more Show less