.Junior Analyst, Investor Relations

Junior Analyst - Investor Relations

Company: Startup Stairs

Location: Gurugram (Work from Office)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Startup Stairs

Startup Stairs is a startup ecosystem platform focused on connecting promising startups with investors, mentors, and strategic partners. They support founders throughout their fundraising journey by providing investor access, startup evaluation, fundraising assistance, and ecosystem-building initiatives.

Role Overview

Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Analyst to support Investor Relations, Fundraising, and Startup Evaluation activities. Requires strong research and analytical skills, an interest in startups and venture capital, and the ability to coordinate effectively. The role involves working with the Startup Scorecard platform, helping startups understand its assessment process, facilitating platform adoption, and supporting startup evaluation and investment-readiness initiatives. Offers hands-on exposure to startup evaluation, fundraising processes, investor engagement, and venture capital ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Startup Screening & Analysis

• Review startup applications, pitch decks, and business information.

• Conduct preliminary market, industry, and competitor research.

• Analyze startup business models, traction, and growth potential.

• Prepare concise evaluation and summary reports for internal review.

• Identify potential investment opportunities and assess startup readiness.

• Startup Scorecard Assessment & Platform Adoption

• Understand and demonstrate the Startup Scorecard platform to startup founders.

• Engage with startups and explain the benefits of structured startup evaluation.

• Guide founders through uploading pitch decks and submitting relevant business information.

• Support startup assessments based on key parameters, including:

• Business Model & Revenue Generation

• Market Opportunity & Competitive Landscape

• Financial Projections & Sustainability

• Product-Market Fit

• Founding Team & Execution Capabilities

• Growth Potential & Scalability

• Fundraising & Investment Readiness

• Interpret scorecard results and communicate key strengths, gaps, and improvement areas to startups.

• Generate interest among startups in using the Startup Scorecard platform and support its adoption.

• Maintain records of startup onboarding, platform engagement, assessments, and follow-ups.

• Investor Research

• Identify and research Venture Capital Firms, Angel Investors, Family Offices, and Institutional Investors.

• Maintain and regularly update investor databases and CRM records.

• Track investor interests, investment sectors, and portfolio activities.

• Support investor mapping for fundraising mandates.

• Identify relevant investors based on startup sectors, business models, and funding requirements.

• Investor Outreach & Relationship Support

• Assist in investor communication, outreach campaigns, and meeting coordination.

• Schedule and manage investor-founder interactions.

• Follow up with investors regarding meetings, feedback, and investment discussions.

• Maintain records of investor interactions and responses.

• Build and maintain professional relationships with investors and ecosystem stakeholders.

• Fundraising Support

• Assist in preparing fundraising materials, including pitch decks, teasers, and investor presentations.

• Support the execution of active fundraising mandates.

• Track investor conversations, fundraising milestones, and deal progress.

• Maintain accurate fundraising trackers and documentation.

• Coordinate with founders to collect relevant business and financial information.

• Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare weekly activity and progress reports.

• Maintain organized records of startups, investors, fundraising activities, and meetings.

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of internal databases and reports.

• Track assigned tasks, follow-ups, and project progress.

• Startup League & Events Support

• Assist in startup evaluations and cohort management activities.

• Support the execution of Startup League programs, events, and investor engagements.

• Coordinate with founders, mentors, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders.

• Ensure timely completion of assigned event-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Management, or a related field.
• MBA (Finance/Entrepreneurship) preferred but not mandatory.
• 0–2 years of experience in startups, venture capital, investment research, consulting, fundraising, or related fields.
• Freshers with strong analytical and research skills may also apply.

Core Skills Required

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent research and analytical thinking.
• Understanding of startup ecosystems, fundraising, and venture capital.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and Google Workspace.
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Confidence in interacting with startup founders, investors, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to explain digital platforms, assessment tools, and their business benefits.
• Interest in entrepreneurship, startup evaluation, and investment ecosystems.

What We Offer

• Exposure to startup fundraising and investor relations.
• Opportunity to work closely with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders.
• Hands-on experience in startup evaluation and investment-readiness assessment.
• Exposure to the Startup Scorecard platform and its application in startup ecosystems.
• Learning and growth opportunities in venture capital and startup investments.
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.