Principal - Growth Investments
Lagrange Point International · Mumbai · onsite · Posted 72d ago
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About this role
About our Client
Our client is a Deep Tech-focused VC fund with an established track record of backing category-defining companies across foodtech, energy, climate and supply chain from early stage through growth.
The fund is now raising and deploying a new growth-stage vehicle, extending its charter into Series B/C investments in deep tech businesses that have moved past product-market fit and are scaling. We are looking for a Principal to lead this growth investing charter, someone who can source, evaluate and win growth-stage deep tech deals, and represent the fund at the board level as portfolio companies scale.
Roles & Responsibilties
Deal Sourcing & Origination
- Build and own a proprietary pipeline of Series B/C deep tech opportunities across broader DeepTech ecosystem
- Develop a strong network across founders, co-investors, operators and domain experts in these sectors
- Track emerging deep tech themes and translate them into actionable investment theses
Investment Evaluation & Execution
- Lead end-to-end diligence on growth-stage opportunities
- Structure and negotiate deal terms; drive investment committee approvals
- Partner with legal, finance and technical experts to close transactions efficiently
Portfolio Engagement
- Sit on or support boards of portfolio companies; act as a trusted advisor to founders on scaling challenges
- Help portfolio companies with follow-on fundraising, key hires, and strategic partnerships
- Monitor portfolio performance and flag risks or opportunities early
Fund & Franchise Building
- Contribute to the fund's thought leadership and market positioning in deep tech growth investing
- Mentor junior investment team members (analysts/associates)
- Represent the fund at industry forums, founder events and LP conversations as needed
Ideal Candidate
- 8–12 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, growth equity with meaningful exposure to technology or deep tech sectors
- Demonstrated experience evaluating and/or closing growth-stage (Series B/C+) investments or Operating experience within a deep tech, climate, energy or allied business
- Strong financial modeling, structuring and negotiation skills
- Track record of building founder relationships and being a trusted operating partner, not just a capital provider
- Excellent communication skills to be able to represent the fund credibly with founders, co-investors and LPs
- Existing network among deep tech founders and growth-stage co-investors in India/globally
- Exposure to board-level engagement with portfolio companies
On Offer
An opportunity to help build a growth-stage deep tech investing practice from the ground up, within a fund that already has deep credibility and a strong portfolio at early and growth stage
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