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Build the brand that s building some of India s most innovative startups
With over 100,000 startups, there is no dearth of quantity in India. The challenge lies in spotting potential winners and shaping them to become unicorns that will change how we live and work, as well as reward investors.
At YourNest, we ve been scouting for diamonds in the rough since 2011: with three funds adding up to $100 mn, being the first to focus on DeepTech startups and ensuring we remain among India s best-performing early-stage funds, we ve made it a habit to set new benchmarks in the country s venture capital sector.
We ve helped build startups by infusing our unique nurture capital and enabling them to scale into global markets. We ve done this thanks to an enterprising team of committed young people who work closely with our founders to help them succeed.
Now were hiring a Principal - Growth to join us in this mission. The role will be vital in realizing the brand vision, embodying and promoting We Nurture Success in every facet of work.
The Principal - Growth will champion the success of our portfolio companies by driving strategic growth initiatives and leveraging YourNest s expertise. This role reflects our core belief: We Nurture Success, ensuring our founders achieve scalable, sustainable success through actionable strategies and best practices.
How does this role contribute
As a Principal - Growth , you will work with our startup founders to prepare them for scaled up success, ideally resulting in a next round of fundraise within 18 months.
This role is key to YourNest s purpose of being a nurturing partner who offers founders the enablement they need to rapidly grow their business. This calls for a person who is able to use YourNest s macro-industry view, vast partner experience and personal problem solving analytical skills to advise and suggest opportunities.
What skills and mindset will help you succeed
- Strong problem-solving ability with exceptional critical thinking.
- Adept at connecting diverse insights to form actionable strategies.
- Builds trust and credibility with founders through genuine engagement.
- Deep empathy for the challenges faced by early-stage founders.
- Experienced in navigating early-stage chaos and growth phases to provide effective guidance.
- Brings a specialised technology/sectoral expertise that complements the firms senior skillset.
- Operate as a strategic leader and trusted advisor to founders, focusing on capital, revenue and people (CPR).
- Serve as the central liaison between founders and YourNest s partners, driving impactful collaboration for growth.
- Leverage YourNest research to proactively identify and present strategic growth opportunities.
- Provide meaningful insights during monthly reviews and shadow board roles to build governance expertise.
- Guide founders in adopting the YourNest playbook, governance principles, and operational frameworks.
- Strategically plan and execute the runway for future fundraising in partnership with founders and the exit specialist.
- Lead high-level, candid conversations with founders to align on tough decisions and drive sustainable growth.
In a rapidly growing VC sector, YourNest stands out. We are trailblazers in the early-stage VC space in India, constantly pushing boundaries and redefining what it means to be a venture capital firm. Here s why people love working with us:
- Learn : Collaborate with top investors, venture partners, and industry experts.
- Unlearn : Embrace our unique unVC approach doing what s correct, not what s expected.
- Relearn : Stay ahead by continually updating your knowledge in the fast-moving tech space.
- Build : Whether you re inspired to launch your own venture or aim to become a Partner, we give you the platform to grow.
- At least 10 years in growth-focused roles, including strategy, business development, or leadership in startups, consulting or entrepreneurial ventures.
- Proven success in strategic planning, execution and achieving measurable growth.
- Strong technology and business foundation through education or experience.
- Experience as a startup founder, entrepreneurial leader or Chief of Staff with scaling expertise.
- Consultants passionate about venture capital and the startup ecosystem.
- Entrepreneurial problem-solver with a drive to empower founders and foster growth.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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