Investment Analyst

This position is open for on-site work in both Chennai and New Delhi.

Job summary

You will play a key role in supporting Anicut Capital’s Angel Fund by sourcing, evaluating, and executing early-stage investments across sectors. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on the pre-investment side, including deal sourcing, founder interactions, due diligence, market and financial analysis, and preparation of investment materials, while gaining hands-on exposure to India’s dynamic startup ecosystem.

Roles & Responsibilities

Sourcing Investments:

• Proactively identify and source high-potential early-stage startups across sectors.
• Develop and maintain a network with founders, accelerators, incubators, and ecosystem players to build a quality pipeline.

Screening and Evaluating Investment Proposals:

• Conduct initial and detailed evaluations of startups, including market sizing, competitive analysis, and preliminary financial reviews.
• Participate in founder meetings to assess business models, market potential, and founder-market fit.

Building Investment Thesis:

• Conduct sectoral and thematic research to support pipeline building and investment decision-making.
• Track emerging sectors and macro trends to develop perspectives on new investment areas.

Overseeing Financial and Business Diligence:

• Assist in due diligence processes, including customer calls, reference checks, and basic financial and operational analysis.
• Analyse financial statements for early-stage businesses to support investment decisions.

Preparation of Investment Materials:

• Prepare investment memos and presentation materials for internal discussions and Investment Committee meetings.
• Assist in data collection and preparation of reports for internal tracking and stakeholder communication.

Relationship Management with Founders:

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with founders through the diligence process.
• Represent Anicut Angel Fund at ecosystem events, demo days, and networking sessions as required.

Qualifications, skills and competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, engineering, or related disciplines.
• 0–2 years of experience in consulting, venture capital, investment banking, or the startup ecosystem.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to Conduct market and competitive analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong interest in startups, venture capital, and the Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem.