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Associate — AI Investments
## Company Overview Avataar Venture Partners is a growth-stage investment firm focused on backing technology businesses and helping them scale into global category leaders. The firm invests across B2B technology, SaaS, and high-growth technology-enabled businesses, with an increasing focus on AI-led transformation, Intelligent Enterprise, and Physical Intelligence. Avataar typically invests $15–50M per company, primarily across Series B–D and growth-stage opportunities.
## Job Summary The Associate — AI Investments will join Avataar’s investment team to support the evaluation and execution of growth-stage investments in AI and technology sectors. This role offers an opportunity to develop deep expertise in AI while leveraging a strong foundation in technology, SaaS, or growth investing. The candidate will be instrumental in sourcing, analyzing, and executing investments that align with the firm’s strategic focus on AI-led innovation.
## Responsibilities - Research & Sourcing: Track AI and technology markets, identify emerging companies, founders, and business models; build market maps and identify new investment opportunities. - Investment Evaluation: Analyze potential investments across market opportunity, business model, product, technology, competitive landscape, and operational performance. - Financial Analysis: Develop financial models, valuation scenarios, and return analyses; benchmark companies against relevant industry comparables. - Due Diligence: Support commercial, financial, and market due diligence processes; synthesize findings into clear investment implications. - Investment Materials: Prepare investment memos, market research reports, and presentation materials for the Investment Committee. - Portfolio & Team Support: Monitor portfolio companies and market developments; contribute to the development of investment theses and internal knowledge base.
## Qualifications - Approximately 4–8 years of professional experience in growth equity, venture capital, private equity, technology investment banking, or high-growth operating roles. - Educational background: B.Tech/engineering degree from a leading institution; Tier-1 MBA/PGDM preferred. - Strong exposure to AI, enterprise SaaS, B2B technology, software, or other technology-led sectors. - Experience evaluating growth-stage investments is advantageous. - Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills. - Ability to analyze and break down complex businesses, markets, and technologies. - Deep understanding of technology and SaaS business models. - Excellent research, problem-solving, and communication skills. - High attention to detail and intellectual curiosity. - Ability to form independent views rather than solely synthesizing external research. - Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial investment environment.
## Preferred Skills - Prior experience with AI-focused investments or deep-tech sectors. - Strong network within AI, SaaS, or enterprise technology ecosystems. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. - Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools and financial software.
## Environment This role is based in Bangalore, India, and involves working in a dynamic, fast-paced investment environment. The position may require collaboration with global teams and engagement with portfolio companies, with a focus on thorough research and analytical rigor.
## Salary Salary details are not specified.
## Growth Opportunities Potential career advancement includes progressing to senior investment roles, leading investment deals, and gaining deeper specialization in AI and deep-tech sectors within the firm.
## Benefits Benefits information is not specified.



