Fundraising Associate

About the Company

Aavishkaar Capital is an Impact fund manager focused on the Global South. A pioneer in taking an entrepreneurship-based approach to scale businesses for impact, Aavishkaar Capital's unique approach has resulted in its invested enterprises impacting over 120 million lives (55% of whom are women) and creating over 300,000 jobs and livelihoods. Aavishkaar Capital has raised eight funds while generating commercial returns with over c.$500 million in assets under management. For more details, please visit www.aavishkaarcapital.in. Aavishkaar Capital is the impact investing arm of the Aavishkaar Group, the impact platform with a presence in Microfinance, MSME Lending and ecosystem building across India, Emerging Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Aavishkaar Group with its vision to bridge the opportunity gap for the emerging 3 Billion currently manages over USD 1 billion in Impact Assets across its platform. The Group's ecosystems include Aavishkaar Capital - Impact fund manager focused on Global South, Arohan- One of India's largest & most digitally advanced microfinance institutions (MFI) targeting low-income households, Ashv Finance- Phygital NBFC, offering unique cash flow based business loans to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Intellecap Global Impact advisory firm providing Consulting, Investment banking and Inclusive networking platform. For more information visit: https://aavishkaargroup.com/

About the Role

Aavishkaar is looking to hire a high-calibre Associate for Fundraising to strengthen our capital-raising efforts across current and upcoming funds. The role focuses on building, deepening, and managing relationships with family offices, with a preference for candidates who bring existing networks in North India or South India. You will work closely with the senior leadership team to drive capital commitments, support fundraising strategy, manage investor engagement pipelines, and represent Aavishkaar to UHNI family offices, multi-family offices, and wealth platforms.

Responsibilities

Fundraising & Capital Raising

• Originate, nurture, and convert relationships with family offices, UHNIs, and multi-family offices to raise capital across Aavishkaar's funds.
• Leverage personal networks in North or South India for warm introductions and active pipeline development.
• Build a deep understanding of Aavishkaar's funds, strategy, performance, and differentiation to articulate the value proposition convincingly.
• Support roadshows, fund pitches, and investor meetings, and ensure tailored materials are shared ahead of engagements.

Relationship Management

• Maintain regular engagement with prospective and existing investors through structured follow-ups, updates, events, and touchpoints.
• Track investor preferences, mandate fit, and investment appetite to ensure high-quality outreach.
• Act as a point of contact for family office investors and coordinate seamlessly with the broader fundraising and investor relations team.

Fundraising Operations & Documentation

• Prepare and refine pitch decks, one-pagers, fund teasers, and due-diligence materials.
• Manage the CRM pipelinetracking interactions, updating progress, and ensuring disciplined funnel management.
• Support in closing documentation, data room management, and investor onboarding.

Market Intelligence & Strategy

• Monitor capital flows, family office trends, and UHNI investment preferences across North/South India.
• Provide insights to refine fundraising strategy, target lists, and outreach sequencing.
• Identify relevant events, associations, and networks to expand Aavishkaar's visibility.

Qualifications

• 36 years of work experience in fundraising, wealth management, private banking, family office coverage, or investment product distribution.

Required Skills

• Strong network within family offices; preference for relationships originating in DelhiNCR, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh OR Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kerala.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to understand and articulate fund structures, performance metrics, and investment concepts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Aavishkaar Capital is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.