Co-Founder

About the job

As a Co-Founder, you will be responsible for building the firm’s financial advisory vertical, driving client engagements, shaping service offerings, and contributing to the long-term strategy and success of the company. You will work closely with the founding team to establish: • Service delivery • Market positioning • Financial strategy • Client relationships • Internal systems and processes This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong financial expertise, entrepreneurial mindset, and deep understanding of startup/SME finance. 1. Company Building & Strategy • Co-build the company’s overall vision, mission, and roadmap • Develop and structure service offerings (fundraising advisory, financial modelling, valuation, vCFO services, etc.) • Help in setting up operations, compliance, and organizational structure • Drive business planning and long-term strategy 2. Capital Advisory Execution • Lead client engagements on fundraising, capital structuring, investor readiness • Build financial models, projections, valuation reports • Prepare and review investor materials (pitch deck, data room, financial statements) • Support startups/MSMEs in negotiations and deal closure (non-legal) 3. Client Acquisition & Relationship Management • Build and maintain relationships with founders, investors, incubators, and ecosystem partners • Identify new business opportunities and strategic partnerships • Represent the company at events, conferences, and investor forums 4. Team Leadership • Hire and mentor financial analysts, associates, and consulting staff • Establish internal workflows, quality standards, and delivery frameworks • Lead cross-functional collaboration 5. Revenue & Growth • Contribute to revenue planning, pricing strategy, and P&L performance • Drive expansion of services into new verticals such as M&A advisory, grants advisory, or strategic finance What We offer: • Co-Founder title • Equity/ESOP based compensation (to be discussed) • Leadership position from Day 1 • Opportunity to build a high-impact financial advisory firm • Chance to work closely with founders, investors, and deeptech ecosystem

Requirements

• Strong financial modelling & valuation skills
• Deep understanding of startup fundraising instruments
• Good knowledge of venture ecosystem, investors, and capital markets
• Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and structured thinking

Qualifications

• Background in Finance, Investment, Consulting, Economics, CA, CFA, MBA (Finance) or equivalent

Preferred Technologies

• Strong financial modelling & valuation skills
• Deep understanding of startup fundraising instruments
• Good knowledge of venture ecosystem, investors, and capital markets
• Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and structured thinking

Benefits

• Co-Founder title
• Equity/ESOP based compensation
• Leadership position from Day 1

About the company

We are forming a new company focused on capital advisory, fundraising strategy, valuation support, investment readiness, and financial consulting for startups, MSMEs, and emerging tech companies. The company will offer strategic financial services including fundraising advisory, financial modelling, valuation, investor relations, and transaction support.