Job Description:
An expert fundraising consultant must have deep industry knowledge, including a thorough understanding of major competitors and industry trends, in addition to a keen analytical eye to help spot any weaknesses in the business plan before investors do. A successful fundraising consultant will not be afraid to challenge closely-held assumptions or call out weaknesses in the company's pitch.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience advising founders during a fund raise, ideally in the {preferred industry}.
Responsibilities:
- Develop an understanding of the existing business (including products/services, customers, competitors, the overall market and trends) through careful research and analysis of all business units
- Understand how major stakeholders are thinking about the company's direction, generally and in reference to specific initiatives, through interviews with these stakeholders
- Review and refine the company's sales forecasting model and pitch deck, providing edits or reworking the materials entirely, as needed
- Develop accurate benchmarks to guide in the projections
- Work alongside the executive team to define the pitch used in investor meetings; practice the pitch with the executives and help the management team preempt investor questions
- Pressure test every aspect of the clients business ahead of fundraising meetings
Eligibility:
- Master's of Business Administration (MBA) from any IIM, Bachelor's of Engineering from any IIT, operations, research, statistics, math, economics, or related analytical discipline preferred
- Financial management experience with planning, forecasting, and business analysis
- Prior experience as an advisor to or executive at a funded startup, or experience in venture capital
Salary -
Salary range for IIT - 11-15 lakhs
Salary range IIM - 18-20 lpa
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