Deal Sourcing - Analyst

Company Venture Catalysts Pvt Ltd

Job Title Analyst (Full-time role)

Location – Mumbai/Delhi

About Venture Catalysts

Venture Catalysts is a multi-stage VC dedicated to creating the world’s most prominent startup ecosystem that provides funding, mentorship, and network support to startups across sectors. VCats has one of the largest angel syndicates in India, with 4000+ investors with $700Mn syndicated across 400+ portfolio startups and $10Bn in portfolio valuation. The typical investment size ranges from $250K to $1M. We are essentially sector agnostic in our approach but few current focus areas are DeepTech, DefenseTech, Energy/Renewables, HealthTech, SpaceTech.

Education Qualification

• Graduates in any discipline preference Finance and Economics
• Additional Qualification preferred - MBA in Finance/Chartered Accountant/CFA

Experience

• Relevant work experience in deal sourcing, evaluation in Venture Capital, Private Equity, Investment Banking, etc.
• Experience as founder of a start-up or has previously worked in a startup will be an added advantage.

Job Responsibilities

• Market Research & Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to inform investment theses and sourcing strategy.
• Deal Sourcing: Identify and build a strong pipeline of early-stage investment opportunities through active market engagement and ecosystem networks.
• Financial Modelling & Valuation: Develop detailed financial models to assess returns, risks, and valuation benchmarks of potential investments.
• Investment Appraisal & Documentation: Conduct investment appraisals and prepared comprehensive materials for Investment Committee, Board, and investors, supporting informed decision-making.
• Due Diligence: Support end-to-end due diligence by analyzing business plans, financial performance, and competitive positioning.
• Portfolio Management: Monitored investee companies through performance tracking, financial reviews, and strategic support initiatives.