Flipkart - Manager - Ventures/Investing - IIT/NIT

Manager- Flipkart Ventures, Investing

About the team:

Flipkart Ventures, the early stage venture fund of Flipkart, was founded with an intent to accelerate the innovation curve of digital startups that show potential to build disruptive technologies / solutions. The $100M Venture Fund is focused on investing in emerging digital businesses and enabling the next generation of innovators in their scaling up journey. Flipkart Ventures has made 10+ investments in its first year.

What you'll do:

- Identification and sourcing of strategic investment opportunities for Flipkart.

- Leading evaluation of select opportunities through deep analysis and presenting recommendations based on fit, deal structure and transactional issues (would include preparation of investment memos, IC presentations etc)

- Drive execution completely including due diligence, documentation, negotiation, closure and integration

- Deep engagement and participation /mentoring with existing and new portfolio companies

- Forge and manage relationships with the VC ecosystem, start ups and professional advisors including bankers, lawyers and consultants.

- In addition to investments, you would also have opportunity for building cross functional experience across M&A, initiation of new businesses and other strategic initiatives at Flipkart

What you should have:

- The ideal candidate for this role would have 4+ years of experience working with Venture Capital firms, Investment Banks in Technology vertical.

- Understanding of the technology landscape and a strong network within the Indian startup ecosystem, including entrepreneurs and investors

- Experience of having engaged with early-stage companies.

- Relevant experience of managing/ actively driving accelerator, incubator programs would bean added advantage

- Strong understanding of overall investment process including term sheets, diligence, and definitive documentation

- Think Big - ability to identify new areas of investment opportunity for Flipkart, create investment strategies and evaluate key targets.

- Bachelor degree (IIT/NIT) and MBA from top-tier universities is required