Startup Portfolio Lead

1.       Job Description: Startup Portfolio Sourcing & Management (Venture Sourcing Management - Startup)

·       Location: Ahmedabad.

·       Reports To: Hub Lead – Ecosystem Development

Role Overview:

The Startup Portfolio Manager will be responsible for sourcing, selecting, and supporting high-potential startups in their hub. They will engage with incubators, accelerators, and investment networks to identify startups that require support in market readiness and access, funding readiness and access, mentorship, and ecosystem connections.

Key Responsibilities:

Startup Sourcing & Engagement

·       Work with incubators, accelerators, angel networks, and Micro-VCs to identify high-potential startups.

·       Facilitate startup selection and onboarding into ecosystem programs.

·       Organize startup meetups, pitch events, and investor demo days.

Program Implementation & Support

·       Guide startups through tailored growth journeys, ensuring they receive relevant mentorship, funding access, and capacity-building support.

·       Conduct gap analysis and investor readiness assessments for startups.

·       Coordinate with mentors, experts, and corporate partners to address startup challenges.

Investor & Market Access Readiness

·       Support startups in preparing pitch decks, business models, and financial projections.

·       Organize mock pitch sessions and connect startups with the right investors.

·       Facilitate corporate partnerships, helping startups land pilots and first customers.

Metrics & Reporting

·       Maintain an active pipeline of startups, tracking their growth and funding milestones.

·       Provide data-driven insights on startup ecosystem trends within the hub.

·       Support the Hub Lead in preparing impact reports and success stories.

Qualifications & Experience:

·       4–7 years experience in startup engagement, investment networks, or accelerator/incubator programs.

·       Strong understanding of funding cycles, startup challenges, and investor expectations.

·       Ability to curate startup cohorts, match founders with mentors, and track progress.

·       Excellent networking, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.