Venture Capital Investment Analyst

Full-Time Opportunity: Venture Capital Investment Analyst at Samarthya

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About Us

Samarthya (https://www.samarthya.co.in/) is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in high-potential startups in deeptech, defencetech, AI and cleantech. We invest $500K to $3M and work closely with the founders to scale the businesses. We invest in bold founders building transformative businesses, providing strategic insights, access to our global network of experts, and operational support along with capital.

About the Role

Venture Capital Investment Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Evaluation

  - Conduct market size analysis, evaluate products/services including technology moats (Intellectual Property/Patents), assess teams, business models, and financials, identify risk factors, and analyze competitive landscapes and funding histories. Prepare detailed investment notes on potential opportunities.

• Due Diligence

  Support the investment team in commercial due diligence, financial due diligence, and legal due diligence and Coordinate with professional firms to oversee their diligence findings.

• Deal Sourcing

  Assist in sourcing opportunities from founder networks, investment bankers and startup ecosystem. Screen startups, review pitch decks, and conduct preliminary assessments based on deal evaluation metrics.

• Portfolio Support

  Engage with portfolio companies and assist in preparation of updates on the companies, assist founders with research and go to market strategies

• Ecosystem Engagement

  Attend startup events, demo days, and network with founders, accelerators, and fellow investors.

• Internal Reports & Documentation

  Assist in preparing compliance documentation and internal records.

• Investor Relations

  - Assist in making presentations for Limited Partners (LPs) as well as investor updates.

What We're Looking For

• NISM Series XIX-D exam is mandatory.

• Passion for startups, venture capital, and innovation.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to assess market trends and business models.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Background in

  business, finance, economics, engineering, or related fields

  preferred(though not mandatory).
• Prior experience in startups, consulting, investment banking or finance is a plus.
• An insatiable hunger to learn.

What You'll Gain

• First-hand exposure to the venture capital industry.
• Deep understanding of startup evaluation and investment processes.
• Networking opportunities with founders, investors, and industry leaders.
• A chance to contribute meaningfully to high-impact investment decisions by directly working on live deals.
• First hand experience of interacting with founders building exciting startups

If you're excited about working at the intersection of startups and investing, we'd love to hear from you!

You can reach out to us at the following

Jatin Karani, Founder of Samarthya

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Hridaya Zaveri, Investment Analyst

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