Associate/Senior Associate - Corporate Development

Associate / Sr. Associate Corporate Development

Job Title: Associate / Sr. Associate - Corporate Development.

(Primary role Corporate development & Secondary role assist with portfolio support).

Key Responsibilities:

- This role is pivotal and straddles many parts of the investment ecosystem, largely focussed on how we can build the right ecosystem network in helping portfolio companies, sourcing deals and raising strategic capital.

- Keeping our portfolio startups at the focus, the selected employee will play a key role in developing the right network of relationships and nurturing them to ensure the success of our portfolio companies and the Fund.

- The role will also help us build the right networks to enable us to diligence our investment targets rapidly and support creating a strong brand for the fund in the ecosystem.

- Build and support the startup ecosystem.

- Consistently work towards developing relationships in the broader startup ecosystem particularly with Corporates who would be potential portfolio company customers, with other investors (angels, VC investors, corporates, government funds, etc), accelerator and all major stakeholders that have a strong influence on early-stage startups.

- Proactively manage relationships and build stronger associations with all the ecosystem stakeholders.

- Participate actively in startup community events to identify high-potential startups and build personal relationships with influencers.

- Investment support Support deal leads in the Investment process when required.

Portfolio Management:

- Work closely with the portfolio companies to support them to the best concerning key introductions, connections and other strategic advice.

- Work on different corporate-startup connect programs Conceptualise and execute pitch sessions and other events that bring visibility to our portfolio.

Key Skills/Abilities.

- Ability to deal effectively with C-level executives in large corporate houses in India and Globally.

- Strong networks in the start-up and corporate communities.

- Passion and understanding of technology, startups and venture ecosystem.

- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment to plan.

- Excellent communication skills both, verbal and written.

- Strong command over Office tools like PowerPoint and other.

Qualification/Experience Required:

- 3-6 years of corporate development experience.

Education:

- Masters degree preferred, or a Bachelor's degree with highly relevant experience.

- Professional Experience Part of an open innovation program, senior role in a startup selling to large corporates or at a trade body.

- Prior experience as a part of a Venture Fund, assisting with Corporate Development or portfolio company support.