Investment Manager

About Antler

Antler backs the world’s most ambitious founders from the very start. Founded on the belief that innovation is the key to building a better future, we partner with people across six continents to launch and scale high-potential startups that address meaningful opportunities and challenges. Knowing that exceptional founders can come from anywhere with any background, we have offices in more than 25 cities, including New York, London, Berlin, Stockholm, Bangalore, Singapore, Seoul, and Sydney.

Our global community supports founders on deep business model validation, initial capital, expansion support, and follow-on funding. Fueled by a personal passion that goes beyond traditional investing, we have helped create and invested in more than 1,500 startups across a wide range of industries and technologies.

A better future won’t happen automatically—the world needs talented, determined, and resilient people to build it. Antler team members are part of an ambitious global community dedicated to helping the most driven founders move the world forward.

Antler India was launched by founding Partners Rajiv Srivatsa (ex co-founder at Urban Ladder) and Nitin Sharma (14 years of global investing experience). Since 2021, we have attracted more than 75,000 founders in the funnel, raised a $75M fund (largest capital pool dedicated to the pre-seed stage) and invested in 110 new ventures, primarily through our Residencies. Our team of 16 (based out of Bangalore) comprises several experienced operators, with the majority of the team having prior startup experience. You can read more about our values, team, terms and programs here: www.antler.co/india.   

As we gear up for the next stage of our growth, we are now adding more investment talent to our team. This role goes beyond investing. You’ll also work closely with 30+ high-growth portfolio companies, helping them shape strategy, raise capital, and scale their businesses.

👉 Please note: We are accepting applications only through the official application link. Submissions via email, messages, or comments will not be considered unless via a strong referral from someone we know.

The Role/What You’ll Do

• Scout and identify exceptional founders building in emerging themes across Fintech, Mobility & Logistics, DPI, ONDC and B2B Commerce, with a goal of 40-50+ investments in these themes in the next 3-4 years.
   
• This is well beyond a sourcing role. You will lead the investment process, diligence and negotiations end-to-end, including the chance to take your own non-consensus calls, and spending most of your time in founder-facing activities.
   
• Partner with Antler India Fund I portfolio companies on GTM, business strategy, fundraising, hiring, and partnerships
   
• Develop investment theses and explore white spaces shaping the future of technology in India and beyond

• Over time, you can earn and experience the fastest growth curve in terms of: overall responsibility for the success of an investment, founder-facing and/or Board observer roles, leading your own non-consensus investments, taking on strategic projects for the fund beyond these investment areas, and acquiring global exposure as part of Antler,

What We’re Looking For

• A winning attitude over everything else: Exceptionally high levels of curiosity about innovation and early-stage startups, matched with a genuine hunger and passion to serve founders at the earliest stages of their journeys (IQ+EQ). An exceptional work ethic, with humility and high individual ownership to drive outcomes for our founders. 
• Experience: 4–5 years of total work experience, including ideally 2+ years in early-stage venture capital. Exceptional candidates with relevant operating experience in the spaces mentioned above shall be considered as well, if they have shown promise and passion towards early-stage investing. 
• Bonus: Experience in a Fintech, Mobility, or B2B Commerce startup in a high-ownership or leadership role
   

Location and Compensation

• Location: On-site in Bangalore (Mandatory)
• Compensation: Competitive in the industry, and commensurate with experience. Additionally, you are eligible for:
  • Carry from the Antler India Fund
  • Carry linked to Antler global funds
  • Group Medical Insurance and several other organisation-wide perks