Artha Group - Principal - Venture Capital

About Artha Group:

Artha Group is a performance-first investment house managing 2,300 crores across domestic and international investment vehicles, including Category I & II AIFs, LLPs, and Private Limited companies.

With active investments in 130+ startups, with 32+ successful exits, and 10+ renewable energy projects.

We operate at the convergence of capital precision and operational depth.

Role Overview:

This is not a role for someone looking to check boxes. The Principal at Artha Group sits at the centre of everything that matters: deal conviction, portfolio impact, team culture, and the firm's long-term growth.

• You will be the bridge between where we are and where we are going, between the founding team and the partnership.
• We want someone who brings sharpness to every investment decision, genuine care for how they lead, and the resilience to thrive when the stakes are high.
• If you are driven by building something that lasts and by doing it the right way, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Management: Own the growth agenda of portfolio companies. Go beyond oversight and get into the work, providing strategic direction and operational guidance. Use technology and AI-powered tools to monitor portfolio performance at scale.
• Investment Execution: Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of new investments across AI-native businesses, deep tech, and high-conviction sector themes. Own the deal timeline and drive the investment process with urgency.
• Fundraising and Investor Relations: Play an active and visible role in fundraising, building new LP pipelines and deepening relationships with institutional and large investors.
• Team Leadership: Lead the team with real empathy, setting the tone when things are difficult and building a culture of intellectual honesty.
• Strategic Initiatives: Partner with managing partners and investment committees to shape the firm's forward agenda and identify new themes in applied AI, climate tech, and defence technology.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MBA or CA), with additional qualifications highly regarded.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in venture capital or private equity, with a meaningful track record across portfolio management and investment execution.
• Strong ability in deal sourcing, due diligence, financial analysis, and negotiation.
• Comfort with AI-assisted research and modern deal workflow tools is a genuine advantage.

Compensation:

• Total Annual Compensation: 45,00,000 + Performance-linked upside.
• Fixed Salary: 36,00,000.
• Retention Bonus: 4,00,000 (paid annually).
• ESOPs: 5,00,000 (annual grant, subject to vesting).