About IndiGo Ventures

IndiGo Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of IndiGo Airlines, managing a - 600 crore SEBI-registered Category II AIF. We invest in early-stage Indian startups (Pre-Series A to Series B) across aviation, consumer, and allied sectors - backing founders who are redefining the future of mobility, travel, and digital experiences in India.

Role Overview:

The Investment Lead will play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing venture investments, working closely with the Managing Partner. This role is suited for professionals with 1-4 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, consulting, investment banking, or the startup ecosystem who aspire to build strong investing judgement and gain hands-on exposure to India's most innovative early-stage companies.

Key Responsibilities:

Deal Sourcing & Evaluation:

- Identify and build relationships with high-potential founders aligned with IndiGo Ventures' investment themes.

- Conduct market scans, competitive benchmarking, and opportunity assessments.

- Support end-to-end due diligence including business, financial, product, and legal.

Investment Execution:

- Prepare detailed investment memos, financial models, and presentation materials for internal discussions.

- Coordinate with legal, compliance, and external advisors for smooth transaction execution.

- Support term sheet structuring and negotiations.

Portfolio Management:

- Engage with portfolio founders to support growth strategy, fundraising, and governance.

- Monitor portfolio performance and prepare quarterly reports for the Investment Committee.

Research & Thematic Work:

- Conduct deep-dive research on emerging sectors and business models.

- Develop market maps, insights, and thematic content to refine IndiGo Ventures' investment theses.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Experience:

- 1-4 years of experience in venture capital, investment banking, management consulting, or startup strategy/finance.

- Exposure to early-stage technology venture funds or corporate venture/innovation programs preferred.

Skills & Attributes:

- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and research capabilities.

- Exceptional written and verbal communication (especially for investment documentation).

- Strategic mindset with ability to evaluate markets, founders, and products critically.

- High intellectual curiosity and passion for startups, technology, and venture investing.

- Collaborative team player with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setup.

Education:

- Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or Management from a top-tier institution.

- Postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent) from a Tier-1 institution preferred.

Why Join Us:

- Work directly with senior-most leaders in the aviation industry, gaining unparalleled exposure to how India's largest airline drives innovation.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with IndiGo Airlines' internal teams - including strategy, digital, operations, and customer experience - on venture initiatives and pilots.

- Gain firsthand exposure to the Investment Committee, participating in deal discussions and strategic decision-making.

- Experience the full investment lifecycle - from sourcing and diligence to portfolio management.

- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.