Website Sharrp Ventures
Backing companies that are shaping new age consumerism in India
Sharrp Ventures is a multi-asset class investment firm with exposure across listed equities, unlisted companies, and private equity funds primarily in India and USA. The firm manages the proprietary capital of the Harsh Mariwala family – the founding family of Marico Ltd, one of India’s most well-respected FMCG companies with a market cap of ~$8.5Bn. With deep networks across the entrepreneurial ecosystem, Sharrp invests long-term patient capital and supports its portfolio companies through multiple stages of their growth and evolution. Sharrp is an early and consistent partner to gritty entrepreneurs who are building enduring companies. The firm has delivered top decile returns including early investments in industry-defining companies such as Nykaa and Mama Earth in India.
Role description: Work alongside the investment team to identify and invest in suitable opportunities in the VC/PE space in India. Responsibilities include:
- Assist in sourcing and evaluating new investment opportunities along with the senior investment team in the firm’s sectors of preference
- Driving meaningful research into sectors of interest, supporting the formulation of investment thesis, and tracking market data and trends for actionable insights
- Supporting the investment team in due diligence and assisting in post-investment monitoring of portfolio companies where required
- Preparing financial models and maintaining other relevant deal team documentation
- Tracking of portfolio company MIS reports and presenting summary dashboards to the senior investment team
- Engaging with start-up founders and the VC ecosystem to build a curated network of connections relevant to the firm’s investment thesis and portfolio companies
Reporting to: Vice-President
Location: Bangalore
Educational Qualification: Graduate/Post graduate degree or relevant professional qualifications from top-tier institutes. Additional qualifications such as CFA or CAIA will be valuable
Job specifications:
- 2-3 Years of prior experience working in corporate finance, investment banking, consulting or a startup company
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to collaboratively work alongside the existing team
- Ability to see the bigger picture and help position the firm strongly in its spheres of focus
Must have attributes: comfortable working in unstructured situations, well connected in the relevant ecosystem, clarity of thinking.
To apply for this job email your details to careers@sharrpventures.com