Venture Capital Job – Chief Investment Officer (CIO) – JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF)

About Us: JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF) is a dynamic, innovation-driven platform focused on supporting high-potential startups through investment, acceleration, and strategic advisory. We are an investment firm that has backed 110+ startups with investments exceeding INR 265+ crores. Investing in 20+ startups annually, we actively support our portfolio companies in their growth journey.

Position Overview: We are seeking a visionary and strategic Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead and scale our investment strategy across diverse startup sectors. The CIO will be responsible for designing and executing JIIF’s investment strategies in early to growth-stage startups. This includes sourcing deals, conducting due diligence, managing portfolio performance, and building relationships with Limited Partners (LPs), co-investors, and founders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Investment Strategy & Execution: Develop and refine the overarching investment thesis, identify high-growth sectors, and establish rigorous investment criteria.
2. Deal Sourcing & Origination: Lead proactive sourcing of early-stage startup deals through a robust network of founders, VCs, incubators, and tech communities.
3. Due Diligence & Deal Documentation: Oversee qualitative and quantitative due diligence, and structure and negotiate term sheets, valuation agreements, and equity stakes.
4. Portfolio Management: Monitor and manage performance across the portfolio, actively support companies with strategic guidance, and identify and execute exit opportunities.
5. Fundraising & Investor Relations: Lead fundraising initiatives and build and maintain relationships with LPs, angel investors, and institutional investors.
6. Leadership & Team Management: Hire and lead the investment team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on analytical rigor, integrity, and innovation.

Qualifications:

1. Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field (MBA, CFA, CA or equivalent preferred).
2. Experience: A minimum of 7+ years of experience in angel investing, venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or strategic finance, with a proven track record of identifying, investing in, and exiting high-growth startups.
3. Skills: Strong financial modeling, valuation, negotiation, and deal-structuring skills, combined with outstanding communication, leadership, and networking abilities.

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