Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly driven and strategic Manager - Investment (Startup Fundraising) to lead fundraising, manage investor relationships, and drive portfolio growth. The role requires a mix of financial expertise, investor engagement, and strong networking ability to achieve AUM growth and revenue targets. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in capital raising, managing HNIs/Family Offices/Venture Partners, and expanding investor networks.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising & AUM Growth-

- Drive growth in Assets Under Management (AUM) by meeting set targets.

- Achieve quarterly and annual revenue targets through investor onboarding and capital deployment.

Investor Relationship Management-

- Research, identify, and connect with high-potential investors (HNIs, Family Offices, Institutions).

- Nurture relationships with inactive investors and convert them into active contributors.

- Build long-term trust by ensuring transparency, timely updates, and strong portfolio communication.

- Proactively outreach and pitch BizDateUps value proposition and curated startup campaigns.

- Seamlessly onboard new investors, ensuring smooth KYC, onboarding, and activation.

Business Development & Conversion-

- Source, qualify, and onboard new investors through referrals, networking, and events.

- Leverage existing investor networks for introductions and referrals.

- Manage pipeline of new investor conversions and ensure smooth onboarding process.

Networking & Outreach-

- Represent the firm in industry events, conferences, and investor summits to expand reach.

- Stay updated on funding trends, investor behavior, and competitive landscape.

- Conduct one-on-one investor meetings to present opportunities and investment strategies.

- Establish strong connections with Venture Partners, Family Offices, and Institutional Investors for strategic collaborations.

Strategic Input & Reporting-

- Prepare and present investment proposals and performance reports.

- Work closely with the investment team to align fundraising strategy with portfolio needs.

- Track KPIs (AUM growth, investor reach-outs, referrals, event participation, conversions, revenue).

Mandatory (Experience): 4+ years of fundraising experience, with at least 1 year in Category II AIFs (PE / VC / Credit / Special Situations) selling to HNIs, Family Offices, or Wealth Managers.

Mandatory (Tech Skills 1): Must be proficient in pitching investment opportunities and onboarding investors

Mandatory (Tech Skills 2 ): Must have experience conducting investor meetings & presentations

Mandatory (Tech Skills 3): Must have experience achieving revenue targets

Mandatory (Tech Skills 4): Must have experience representing the company at networking events

Mandatory (Tech Skills 5): Must understand startup valuation basics, portfolio reporting, investment products.

Mandatory (Tech Skills 6): Must prepare investment proposals, performance reports, and KPIs.

Mandatory (Education): No strict requirement, but finance background preferred.

Mandatory (Note): Must have high ownership and target-driven mindset.

Preferred (Company): Preferably from VC firms, AIFs, Wealth Management, Investment Banking, or startup fundraising roles.

Preferred (Industry): Events industry

Preferred (Work background): Experience in startup funding events & roadshows