About Us
At PedalStart, we run a sector-agnostic early-stage startup accelerator fund, supporting founders and backing them from ideation to pre-series stages. Our mission is to empower founders with the resources and expertise necessary for rapid scaling. We typically write $100-150k cheques across domains and actively invest in up rounds through our network of angels and VCs.
Role Overview:
PedalStart is seeking a sharp Investor Realtions Professional to drive investor relationships and capital deployment across our startup portfolio. 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.
- 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.
What are we looking for
- Bachelor's degree/ Master's degree in related field.
- 3–4 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.
Working Days: 6 days (WFO)
Compensation: INR 12 - 16 LPA
Experience: <4 years
Location: Bengaluru/ Gurgaon/ Hyderabad
