Job Description

Coimbatore, India
Role Summary:



The Investment Associate will play a key role in strengthening AIC RAISE's investment enablement initiatives by bridging early-stage incubation support with angel, VC, CSRfunded and government-backed funding pathways. The role involves mobilising deal flow, screening and validating startups, supporting investment readiness, coordinating coinvestment opportunities, and monitoring the funded/accelerated portfolio. The positionrequires interaction with entrepreneurs, investor networks, State/Central scheme partners, and internal programme teams.



Key Responsibilities:



Deal Flow & Pipeline Mobilisation:

Track deal-flow funnel and maintain a healthy pipeline of eligible startups Coordinate outreach campaigns, cohorts, demo days, sector-focused sourcing Liaise with ecosystem partners, industry clusters, HEIs and associations

Startup Evaluation & Screening:

Assess business models, scalability, differentiation and traction Evaluate founder capability, team strength and execution feasibility Conduct financial assessment, projections, burn runway and unit economics Perform market and competitor research benchmarking Validate claims through product demos, site visits, and customer references Coordinate expert evaluation panels and domain mentors Prepare investment committee / selection committee dossier packs

Investor Engagement & Co-Investment Facilitation:

Identify, onboard and maintain angel investors, HNIs, family offices and networks Coordinate pitch sessions for shortlisted startups Support investor follow-ups, interest capture, term alignment and closures

Due Diligence & Investment Documentation:

Support statutory, technical and financial due diligence Coordinate documentation workflows until disbursement / agreement execution Prepare investment briefs, internal reports, committee notes, and dashboards

Portfolio Ownership, Monitoring & Support:

Take complete responsibility for one or more portfolio startups from entry to exit Track performance through MIS, milestones, financial reporting and KPIs Facilitate mentor connects, market linkages, and business support Identify risk triggers, follow-on funding pathways, or exit recommendations

Networking, Ecosystem Intelligence & Thought Leadership:

Build relationships with founders, incubators, investors, government missions Stay updated on investment and innovation trends, sectors, and policy directions Share insights through reports, presentations, articles, and ecosystem events

Key Skills & Competencies Required:

Strong analytical and research capability Financial modelling, startup finance & investment understanding Excellent communication, documentation and presentation skills Good understanding of startup ecosystem, funding instruments & compliance Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint & reporting tools Ability to work independently and collaboratively High ownership mindset, detail-orientation and startup-friendly disposition

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree (Management / Finance / Engineering preferred) 1-2 years relevant experience in investment analysis, incubation, VC, startup advisory Prior experience evaluating investment-stage startups is highly desirable

Experience Requirement:



Total Experience: 1-2 years