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Business Development Associate (Startup) at Investment Industry · Mumbai · 1 - 4 years · ₹5L - ₹7L / yr · Posted 8 Jan 2026

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Business Development Associate (Startup)

at Investment Industry

Agency job
1 - 4 yrs
₹5L - ₹7L / yr
Mumbai
Skills
Fundraising
Investment banking
Venture capital
Business Development
Sales
Flow of funds management
Relationship building
Relationship development
Business relationship management
Market Research
Market analysis
Go-to-market strategy
Market Automation Tools
Market intelligence
Market segmentation
Market share
Market development
Go to market
Market risk
Branding
Brand Management
Negotiation
Private equity

REVIEW CRITERIA:

MANDATORY:

  • Strong sales, business development and networking profile
  • Must have 1+ years of experience in Sales, Business Development in investment Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity, or related fields
  • Must have experience engaging with startups or early-stage companies for partnerships or fundraising
  • Must have experience identifying and sourcing startup deal flow or fundraising mandates
  • Must have basic understanding of startup financing, equity structures, investor types, and fundraising models
  • Must maintain deal pipeline, BD dashboards, and mandate records
  • Must have high ownership and target-driven mindset


PREFERRED:

  • Experience representing the company at events, networking forums, or startup platforms
  • MBA preferred

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deal Sourcing & Origination:

  • Identify and engage startups, early-stage companies, and growth businesses seeking funding or strategic investment partners.
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of investment opportunities and fundraising mandates.


Relationship Building:

  • Develop deep relationships with founders, CXOs, and decision-makers across industries.
  • Collaborate closely with the internal investment team to evaluate opportunities for both advisory and co-investment.


Market Research & Intelligence:

  • Monitor emerging trends, sectors, and disruptive business models in the startup ecosystem.
  • Track competitor activity and ecosystem developments to stay ahead of market shifts.


Fundraising Support:

  • Pitch the firm’s advisory services and investment philosophy to startups and entrepreneurs.
  • Assist in designing outreach strategies to attract quality fundraising mandates and co-investment opportunities.


Networking & Branding:

  • Represent the firm at startup events, pitch competitions, and investor forums.
  • Build thought leadership and enhance the firm’s brand presence within the startup and investment ecosystem.


IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business, or related fields. MBA or equivalent qualification preferred.


Experience:

  • 1-4 years of experience in sales, business development, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or related fields.
  • Strong understanding of the startup ecosystem, fundraising processes, and investment models.


Skills:

  • Excellent communication, networking, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain high-value relationships with founders and investors.
  • Analytical skills to identify quality opportunities for advisory and co-investment.
  • Entrepreneurial and target-driven mindset.
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