About PedalStart
PedalStart is India's 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
- Bachelor's degree/ Master's 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
