Investment Manager

Taggd is hiring an experienced Investment Manager for their Venture Capital firm in Bengaluru. The role involves evaluating investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, managing deal flow, and supporting portfolio companies. Key responsibilities include investment evaluation, financial analysis, deal structuring, and ecosystem engagement. The ideal candidate should have prior VC experience and a strong understanding of early-stage investments.
Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Investment Manager to join our Venture Capital (VC) firm in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role within a VC firm and a strong understanding of early-stage and growth-stage investments. This role involves evaluating investment opportunities, managing deal flow, conducting due diligence, and working closely with portfolio companies to drive growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Investment Evaluation & Deal Sourcing
• Identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities in startups and high-growth companies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with entrepreneurs, founders, accelerators, and other key stakeholders in the startup ecosystem.
• Track industry trends and emerging technologies to identify strategic investment areas.

Due Diligence & Financial Analysis
• Conduct thorough due diligence, including market research, competitive analysis, and financial modelling.
• Assess business models, unit economics, revenue potential, and scalability of startups.
• Perform risk assessment and prepare investment memos for internal discussions.

Deal Structuring & Execution
• Participate in deal structuring, negotiations, and closing transactions.
• Work closely with legal teams to ensure smooth execution of investment agreements.
• Monitor portfolio companies' financial and operational performance post-investment.

Portfolio Management & Value Addition
• Provide strategic guidance and support to portfolio companies on business development, fundraising, and scaling operations.
• Act as a liaison between startups and VC partners to ensure alignment on growth strategies.
• Track key performance metrics of portfolio companies and provide insights for decision-making.

Ecosystem Engagement & Thought Leadership
• Represent the VC firm at industry events, startup pitch sessions, and networking forums.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with co-investors, LPs, and other financial institutions.
• Contribute to internal research reports, market insights, and thought leadership content.