Associate Founders Office (Venture Capital)
About Artha Group
Artha Group is a performance-first investment house managing over 1,250 crores across multiple fund platforms :
- Artha Venture Fund (AVF) : Sector-specific early-stage VC
- Artha Continuum Fund (ACF) : Cross-stage investing across India and global markets
- Artha Select Fund : Follow-on capital for top-performing portfolio companies
We operate with high ownership, speed, and execution intensity, backing 130+ companies with 30+ successful exits. Our investors include India's leading family offices and global UHNIs.
Role Overview
This is not an Executive Assistant role. It is a pivotal position in the Founders Office, specifically designed for venture capital. You will coordinate between the Founder, Principals, Associates, and deals in progress.
You will :
Track deal progress, follow-ups, bottlenecks, and IC preparation across the venture teamRepresent the Founder in meetings, review calls, and negotiations when requiredManage internal execution hygiene : no drop-offs, delays, or unforced errorsCoordinate with LPs, legal, and internal teams to unblock high-priority workflowsThis role offers a rare opportunity to operate as a force multiplier to the Managing Partner, with direct visibility into fund-level decision-making. There is a clear path for advancement to roles such as Principal based on performance over 2-3 years.
What You'll Lead
Strategic Deal Execution & Flow Tracking : Monitor live deals, ensure follow-ups, and clear bottlenecks. Attend meetings and ensure documentation and accountability.Founder Support & Venture Ops : Filter inbound asks, prepare briefing notes, data sheets, and key context for meetings. Draft notes, pre-reads, investor decks, and updates.Cross-Team & External Coordination : Act as the link between investment team, legal, fund operations, and external advisors. Manage timelines and dependencies.Execution Hygiene & System Setup : Own deal tracking sheets, checklists, and calendars. Standardize task workflows and ensure visibility.Who You Are
A detail-oriented VC professional with a passion for order, follow-through, and operational visibility.35+ years in venture capital, private equity, or fund operations with direct deal execution exposure.Capable of managing multiple deals and stakeholders efficiently.Comfortable representing the Managing Partner in various settings.Fast, structured, and calm under pressure, especially during chaos.Required Experience
MBA or CA qualification required.35+ years in VC / PE / fund investing or fund operations roles (deal-execution adjacent).Strong understanding of venture capital workflows : sourcing, diligence, IC, legal.Proven track record in execution, prioritization, and coordination roles.Excellent writing skills : notes, memos, decks, follow-ups.Compensation Structure
Total Annual Package : ₹26,50,000
20,00,000 fixed annual salary (paid monthly)3,25,000 confirmed annual retention bonus (paid after 12 months)3,25,000 ESOP grant (vesting as per policy)Performance bonus based on execution and impactCarry participation (disclosed during final interview)Fixed compensation is non-negotiable; upside is performance-based.
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