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