Vice President/Principal - Investment Team - D2C Fund

VP/Principal for Investment Team (Early-Stage D2C Fund)

Company Overview :

We are a newly launched, 300 Crore early-stage venture capital fund dedicated exclusively to backing the next generation of D2C consumer brands in India. Founded by a team of seasoned operators, the fund aims to bridge the gap between capital and consumer-centric innovation. Operating with a lean, flat structure, we prioritize high-conviction investing and deep founder support. We are currently building our core investment team from the ground up, offering a unique opportunity to shape the funds investment thesis and operational DNA from day one.
Role Overview :
As a VP/Principal, you will serve as a core pillar of our five-member investment team, working directly alongside the three General Partners. This is a pure-play investing role where you will own the end-to-end deal lifecycle, from initial sourcing and rigorous financial evaluation to steering the Investment Committee process. You will act as the bridge between our operational expertise and the market, ensuring that every investment decision is backed by robust data and strategic foresight. Given our flat hierarchy, you will gain exposure to every facet of the fund, including investor relations, portfolio management, and fund operations, playing a critical role in establishing our institutional footprint.
Key Responsibilities :
- Source high-potential early-stage D2C startups by leveraging your existing network and proactive market mapping to ensure a consistent pipeline of quality deals.
- Lead the end-to-end evaluation process, including financial modeling, unit economics analysis, and market sizing, to provide the General Partners with actionable investment memos.
- Manage the Investment Committee program by coordinating documentation, facilitating debate, and ensuring that all investment decisions adhere to the funds mandate and risk framework.
- Conduct deep-dive due diligence on prospective companies, assessing founder capability, brand defensibility, and scalability to mitigate investment risk.
- Collaborate with the General Partners on fund operations and marketing initiatives, contributing to the overall brand building and institutional growth of the firm.
Required Skillset :
- Demonstrated experience in direct investing at a consumer-focused venture capital or private equity firm, with a deep understanding of the D2C ecosystem and its unique metrics.
- Proven ability to independently drive the full investment cycle, from identifying opportunities to executing term sheets and closing deals.
- Strong analytical rigor with the ability to synthesize complex market data into clear, concise investment theses that influence decision-making at the partner level.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with founders, co-investors, and industry stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a high-autonomy, flat organizational structure where you are expected to contribute to both high-level strategy and granular fund operations.
- Must currently reside in Mumbai or be prepared to relocate immediately to our Mumbai office to ensure seamless collaboration with the core team.
- 5 - 10 years of professional experience in Venture Capital or Private Equity.