Private Equity Associate

About Artha Group

Artha Group is a performance-first investment house managing over ₹1,250 crores (USD 150M+) across venture capital, private equity, and cross-stage capital strategies. Our fund platforms include :

Artha Venture Fund (AVF) : India-focused sector-specific early-stage fund

Artha Continuum Fund (ACF) : Cross-stage investing across India and global markets

Artha Select Fund : Follow-on capital into top-performing portfolio companies

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 Associates to lead portfolio execution across ACF. 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.