Principal, Investments

About TILT
TILT Capital is an impact-first venture fund, investing in early-stage startups that improve the lives
of the Next Billion in India. We back founders building commercially viable solutions across
agriculture, small enterprise productivity, financial inclusion, employability, and climate resilience.
Our approach combines disciplined investing with hands-on support to help startups grow and
deliver meaningful impact.
The role
We are looking for a Principal to lead investments from sourcing through diligence and execution,
and work closely with portfolio founders. Working with TILT’s leadership, you will help build the
impact-first investing category in India - shaping investment thesis, exercising independent
judgment and assessing how commercial growth translates into better livelihoods.
Key responsibilities
Source investments: Identify Seed to Series A opportunities through research and relationships
with founders, investors and incubators.
Lead diligence: Assess founders, markets, business models and financials. Build financial models
and prepare investment recommendations.
Evaluate impact: Assess livelihood outcomes, agree on indicators with founders and track
progress.
Support portfolio companies: Work with founders on strategy, governance and fundraising.
Monitor performance and assess follow-on investments and exit opportunities.
Conduct research: Develop sector insights and build co-investor relationships.
What we are looking for
Fewer than eight years of total experience, including at least five years in startup investing with a
SEBI-registered AIF or its investment manager.
Hands-on experience sourcing, evaluating and executing investments, and supporting portfolio
companies.Strong financial modelling, valuation and investment judgment.
Ability to build founder relationships, negotiate terms and work independently within a small
team.
Alignment with TILT’s impact-first approach and willingness to conduct field visits.
Experience in TILT’s focus sectors and familiarity with AIF investment processes, governance and
reporting will be an advantage. The role offers meaningful investment ownership and the
opportunity to help build an impact-first fund from an early stage.

Work arrangement
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