Description :
Job Title : Startup Fundraising & Venture Strategy Associate
Type : Full-Time (Option for project-based sprints)
Work Mode : Work-from-Home (WFH) / Hybrid
Preferred Location : Delhi NCR & neighbouring states (open pan-India)
About the Role :
We are building a high-performance team of startup finance and strategy professionals who can take ideas from zero one across :
Study Abroad, Agriculture & Farming, AgriTech, Renewable Energy, and Commodity Trading.
You will work directly with the Founder to identify, validate, and fund new business ideas blending strong financial skills with modern AI-driven analysis, modeling, and research.
Were looking for people who combine finance acumen + startup hustle + AI fluency.
Key Responsibilities :
1. Business Research & Opportunity Mapping :
- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities across target sectors.
- Conduct market research, benchmarking, and opportunity sizing using AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, etc.).
- Generate industry reports, competitor maps, and insight summaries with data-backed recommendations.
2. Financial Modeling & Business Planning :
Build 35 year projections (P&L, Cash Flow, Working Capital, ROI).Use AI-assisted financial modeling and scenario planning to improve speed and accuracy.Develop investor decks, business plans, and funding structures (equity, debt, blended).3. Fundraising & Investor Readiness :
Create investor teasers, pitch decks, and financial packs using modern design and automation tools.Identify and map investors, NBFCs, VCs, and grant programs.Support capital structuring, documentation, and due diligence processes.4. AI-Enhanced Workflow & Automation :
Leverage AI and LLMs to accelerate business planning, documentation, and analytics.Automate dashboards, projections, and management reports using tools like Notion, Excel + Copilot, PowerBI, or Python.Continuously identify opportunities where AI can streamline business decision-making and analysis.5. Coordination & Reporting :
Coordinate meetings, investor interactions, and follow-ups.Prepare clear notes, reports, and trackers for leadership and board reviews.Who You Are :
A hands-on, analytical, and tech-enabled professional who :
Has 1-4 years experience in startup fundraising, investment banking, project finance, NBFCs, or corporate finance.Prior experience in sales of financial instruments, investment products, or funding solutions.Exposure to financial modeling, investor relations, or startup finance preferred.Ability to build business plans, conduct risk / reward analysis, and structure funding proposals.Has prior experience in sales of financial or investment instruments.Knows how to use AI tools, LLMs, or data-modeling platforms to generate insights and automate workflows.Understands startup fundraising, financial modeling, and investor communication.Is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-moving founder-led environment.Educational Background :
Candidates from the following backgrounds are preferred :
CA / CFA / CS / CPA / ACCA / CMA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification.Courses or certifications in AI for Finance, Financial Modeling, Investment Banking, Data Analytics, or Business Strategy.Familiarity with AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot, Notion AI) is highly desirable.What We Offer :
Work directly with the Founder on real startup building and fundraising assignments.Exposure across education, agri, and renewable sectors.Flexible work mode WFH / Hybrid.Fixed + performance-linked compensation.Continuous exposure to modern tools, investor networks, and AI-driven business workflows.(ref : iimjobs.com)