Venture Capital Internship – Malpani Ventures

Job Description: Malpani Ventures – Internship

Company Overview: Malpani Ventures is a distinguished family office, dedicated to deploying the personal capital of Dr Aniruddha Malpani across early-stage companies. Our primary focus is on funding frugal innovation ventures within India.

Position Title: Investment Research Intern

Position Type: 6 months internship program

Location: Mumbai, India

Job Summary:

As an Intern at Malpani Ventures, you will collaborate closely with the investment team, contribute to due diligence processes, foster relationships with portfolio companies, and contribute to our online presence. This role demands a strong grasp of financial concepts, savvy communication skills, and a passion for making impactful investments.

Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly understand and internalize the family office’s investment philosophy and objectives.
• Foster a strong online presence for Malpani Ventures through active engagement on social media platforms, website blogs, and other relevant channels.
• Coordinate with the operations team to ensure efficient internal processes, including MIS reporting and weekly updates.
• Participate in regular investment team meetings, offering actionable insights and contributing to discussions. Contribute actively to deal evaluation, both quantitatively and qualitatively.
• Collaborate with the investment team to craft and implement long-term investment strategies.
• Assist portfolio companies, from HR queries to strategic consulting, when required.
• Contribute to the creation of reports, analyses, and presentations as part of internal processes.
• Write compelling content for Malpani Ventures’ online platforms, showcasing our thought leadership.
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in any field, with a solid understanding of finance principles and concepts.
• Demonstrated passion for reading and continuous learning. Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, adept at effective communication and relationship-building.
• Preferred experience in writing and maintaining an active blog.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage time efficiently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• An ethical and collaborative approach to investment decisions and business relationships.

Compensation: This is a paid internship program

How will the internship be relevant to your personal/ professional growth?

During the internship, you will be involved hands-on across all the stages of a deal. Given that we are a small team, the candidate will get a chance to interact closely with founders, other investors, and the IC.  By the end of the program, the candidate will be well-versed with all things – Early stage investing.

At Malpani Ventures, we are committed to ensuring that a program is both enriching and enjoyable for the candidate. Overall, this program is a good step for a candidate hoping to join a startup or VC investing full-time in the future.

Application Process: Interested candidates are requested to carefully read through our website and available resources, to understand our investment philosophy and objectives.

 Please send an email to pitch@malpaniventures.com with the subject line  “Investment Research Intern – [Your Name].” Include the following:

1.  Your updated resume including your links to your social media profiles, blogs, and other online platforms.
2.  A writing sample or summary of a recently read book that highlights your analytical and communication skills.
3. An explanation of your motivation for wanting to work at Malpani Ventures and how your skills align with the role.
4. A one-pager thesis on a startup/ sector that you personally would want to invest in.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Kindly note that only applications that include all (4) of the above, will be considered for review by the team.