Key Account Manager

About PedalStart

PedalStart is Indias fastest-growing startup founders community and accelerator, working intensively with early-stage startups across every phase of their journey- from ideation to scale-up. We move fast, solve problems on the go, and expect the same energy from our team.

About the Role

PedalStart is seeking a sharp, investment-oriented Key Account Manager Investments to drive investor relationships and capital deployment across our startup portfolios. This role is deeply focused on capital raising, investor activation, deal facilitation, and portfolio-level investor engagement, ensuring consistent capital access for PedalStart-backed startups.

The role requires strong investment understanding, disciplined follow-ups, and the ability to translate startup opportunities into compelling investment narratives for early-stage investors.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage relationships with angel investors, HNIs, family offices, micro-VCs, and syndicate partners.
• Drive capital commitments and cheque conversions across PedalStart cohorts and portfolio startups.
• Curate and share investment opportunities, pitch decks, data rooms, and performance updates with investors.
• Actively manage the investment pipeline from interest ? diligence ? commitment ? closure.
• Coordinate with internal Investment, Legal, Finance, and Startup teams to ensure smooth deal execution.
• Maintain investor-level tracking on commitments, ticket sizes, and deployment timelines.
• Ensure post-investment communication including updates, performance tracking, and portfolio highlights.
• Assist in managing demo days and closed-door investor pitch sessions with a conversion mindset.

Key Deliverables/ KPIs

• Capital deployed / facilitated across PedalStart startups.
• Investor conversion rate (interest to cheque).
• Average ticket size and repeat investments.
• Active investor base and deployment frequency.
• Pipeline accuracy, closure timelines, and CRM hygiene.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree/ Masters degree related field.
• 35 years of experience in investments, VC, angel networks, fintech, wealth management, or startup fundraising.
• Clear understanding of early-stage investing, term sheets, valuation basics, and deal flows.
• Experience managing high-stakes investor conversations and closing investment commitments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Prior exposure to startup accelerators, VC funds, syndicates, or angel platforms.

Skills & Competencies

• Investment mindset with strong follow-through.
• Ability to evaluate and position early-stage opportunities.
• Negotiation and closure support.
• High ownership, discipline, and attention to detail.
• Comfort working with numbers, dashboards, and investor data.

What We Offer

• Direct exposure to early-stage investments and high-growth startups.
• Opportunity to work closely with investors and founders.
• High-impact role influencing capital outcomes.
• Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives.

Work Days: 6 days/ Week (On-site)

Location: Koramangala, Bangalore