Investment Principal

About Artha Group & Artha Prime Fund Artha Group is a performance-led investment house managing over ₹1,250 crores (USD 150M+) across venture capital, private equity, and cross-stage strategies. Our fund platforms include : Artha Venture Fund - Early-stage VC (B2C, mobility, fintech, B2B SaaS) Artha Continuum Fund - Cross-stage investing across India + global markets Artha Select Fund - Follow-on capital into top-performing portfolio winners Artha Quest Fund - India’s first search fund platform for operator-led buyouts Artha Prime Fund - A new public market fund focused on pre-IPO and micro-cap equities Artha Prime Fund invests in promoter-backed companies with real fundamentals and asymmetric upside - before the rest of the market catches on. This is where deep diligence, capital judgment, and non-obvious sourcing create outsized returns. Role Overview We’re hiring a Principal to lead research, investment execution, and team building for the Artha Prime Fund. This role demands a sharp eye for financial edge, an instinct for underpriced companies, and the ability to build and lead from Day 1. You’ll be : Hunting down overlooked pre-IPO and microcap opportunities Interfacing with listed company promoters and management teams Leading a team of analysts to dig deep into numbers, risk, and catalysts Presenting conviction-based investment memos to the IC Traveling on-site to validate businesses and triangulate the truth This is a high-conviction, high-upside role with a clear path to Managing Partner. If you’re a CA or finance-first investor with grit, speed, and intuition—this is your platform. Key Responsibilities Investment Sourcing & Screening Build a live pipeline of overlooked public market opportunities Develop thesis-driven ideas based on mispricing, governance, or hidden catalysts Leverage promoters, brokers, filings, and forums to identify leads Research, Diligence & Modeling Tear down balance sheets and cash flow statements - look for where the bodies are buried Conduct site visits, distributor calls, and product testing to go beyond the PDF Run red flag analysis : auditor notes, related-party deals, and shareholding movements IC Preparation & Portfolio Management Present sharp, quantified investment cases to internal IC and LPs Track target prices, performance milestones, and exit timelines Continuously re-evaluate conviction based on price movement + new info Team Leadership & Execution Clarity Manage and mentor 1 - 3 analysts or interns Enforce rigorous timelines, follow-up cadence, and reporting hygiene Build internal tracking systems and dashboards before you’re asked to Candidate Profile 8 - 12 years in equity research, public market investing, or pre-IPO diligence Demonstrated experience interacting with listed promoters or public market boards Strong grip on financial statements, forensics, and market timing Must be a Chartered Accountant (CA) or show equivalent financial depth Ability to work fast, travel often and chase clarity through complexity Low ego, clear writing, and ownership-first mindset This is not a back-office research role. This is an on-ground, truth-hunting investor role - built for someone who thrives on accountability and action. Compensation Structure ₹36,00,000 fixed annual salary ₹4,00,000 confirmed annual retention bonus (paid after 12 months) ₹5,00,000 ESOP grant (as per vesting policy) Performance bonuses based on fund and role KPIs Carry participation in Artha Prime Fund (shared at the offer stage) Fixed comp is non-negotiable. All upside is earned via performance, reporting, and results. Incomplete or blank answers to any question = automatic disqualification.