Associate - Venture Capital

About Artha Group

Artha Group is a performance-first investment house managing ₹2,300 crores across domestic and international investment vehicles, including Category I & II AIFs, LLPs, and Private Limited companies. With active investments in 130+ startups, we operate at the convergence of capital precision and operational depth.

With 130+ companies backed and 30+ exits, we operate with conviction, founder alignment, and execution speed. Our investors include top Indian family offices and global UHNIs.

Role Overview

We’re hiring one mid-level Associate to lead portfolio execution across ASF. This is not a sourcing-first role. We want someone who’s already managed companies, handled founder complexity, and can turn data into insight—and insight into action.

You will:

• •Own 8–12 active portfolio companies, reporting directly to a Principal
• •Run KPI tracking, quarterly reviews, and intervention planning
• •Lead analysts focused on data quality, financial performance, and board-ready reporting
• •Support AOP reviews, follow-on round preparation, and founder-side support
• •Help turnaround underperforming companies or flag red flags early

This is a Partner-track role for a portfolio operator, not a pipeline hunter.

What You’ll Lead

Portfolio Oversight & Value Creation

• •Lead structured monthly and quarterly reviews across 8–12 active companies
• •Track KPIs across revenue, org design, GTM execution, hiring, and cash flow
• •Collaborate with founders to build or challenge AOPs and hiring plans
• •Flag underperformance early, and recommend interventions to the Principal
• •Support downstream rounds—materials, narrative, and investor calibration

Founder Alignment & Support

• •Maintain high-touch relationships with founding teams
• •Push for accountability without overstepping—own the “trusted challenger” seat
• •Act as the first escalation point for operational fire drills
• •Navigate difficult founder dynamics with maturity and clarity

Analyst Team Management

• •Lead 1–2 analysts in tracking and interpreting portfolio data
• •Ensure output is accurate, timely, and IC-ready
• •Drive reporting discipline, deadline adherence, and performance visibility

Investment Support & Execution

• •Support Principals on live deals: due diligence, benchmarking, IC memos
• •Review models, validate AOP assumptions, and identify operational risks pre-investment
• •Manage post-deal integration into the portfolio review system

Who You Are

• •A buy-side trained portfolio manager, not just a transaction executor
• •Strong at handling complexity, ambiguity, and cross-functional founders
• •Can turn disorganized startup data into structured insights
• •Comfortable leading junior team members, reporting up to Principals, and working cross-border
• •Deep understanding of founder psychology, cap tables, burn, and operating leverage

Required Experience

• •3–5 years in venture capital, private equity, or cross-stage fund investing
• •Must have managed a portfolio of 5+ companies , including KPI and founder oversight
• •Must have supported AOP planning, follow-on fundraising, or company turnarounds
• •Must have closed at least 2 investments end-to-end on the buy-side
• •MBA or CA required OR strong proof of financial modeling, AOP structuring, and decision-prep ownership
• •Experience managing analysts or junior team members in fund settings is a plus

Candidates with only investment banking, transaction advisory, or consulting backgrounds will not be considered.

Compensation Structure

• •Total Annual Package: ₹26,50,000
• •₹20,00,000 fixed annual salary
• •₹3,25,000 confirmed annual retention bonus (paid every 12 months)
• •₹3,25,000 ESOP grant annually (each annual grant comes with its own vesting schedule)
• •Performance bonus (based on portfolio success and personal execution)
• •Carry participation (disclosed during the final interview stage)

Fixed compensation is non-negotiable . All upside is earned through performance.