Caret 360 - Investment Manager

Job Title: Investment Manager

Location: Bangalore, India

Work from Home

Organization Name: Caret 360

Website: www.caret360.com

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Investment Manager to join our Venture Capital (VC) firm in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role within a VC firm and a strong understanding of early-stage and growth-stage investments. This role involves evaluating investment opportunities, managing deal flow, conducting due diligence, and working closely with portfolio companies to drive growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Investment Evaluation & Deal Sourcing:

- Identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities in startups and high-growth companies.

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with entrepreneurs, founders, accelerators, and other key stakeholders in the startup ecosystem.

- Track industry trends and emerging technologies to identify strategic investment areas.

Due Diligence & Financial Analysis:

- Conduct thorough due diligence, including market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling.

- Assess business models, unit economics, revenue potential, and scalability of startups.

- Perform risk assessment and prepare investment memos for internal discussions.

Deal Structuring & Execution:

- Participate in deal structuring, negotiations, and closing transactions.

- Work closely with legal teams to ensure smooth execution of investment agreements.

- Monitor portfolio companies' financial and operational performance post-investment.

Portfolio Management & Value Addition:

- Provide strategic guidance and support to portfolio companies on business development, fundraising, and scaling operations.

- Act as a liaison between startups and VC partners to ensure alignment on growth strategies.

- Track key performance metrics of portfolio companies and provide insights for decision-making.

Ecosystem Engagement & Thought Leadership;

- Represent the VC firm at industry events, startup pitch sessions, and networking forums.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with co-investors, LPs, and other financial institutions.

- Contribute to internal research reports, market insights, and thought leadership content.

Key Requirements:

- 3+ years of experience as an Investment Manager in a VC firm.

- Strong understanding of venture capital, startup ecosystems, and early-stage investments.

- Proven ability to assess startups, conduct due diligence, and structure investment deals.

- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.

- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.

- Passion for technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

- MBA/CA/CFA or equivalent qualification preferred.