Mystartupvalley
Company:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mystartupvalley
Seniority: Entry level
Industries: Business Consulting and Services
Job details:
Company Description My Startup Valley is a community-driven platform that brings together founders, investors, mentors, and ecosystem enablers through curated networking experiences and collaborative initiatives. The organization focuses on creating high-quality interactions, from founder mixers to in-depth conversations, that help ambitious founders build, fund, and scale their ventures. By designing spaces where the right people connect at the right time, My Startup Valley accelerates startup growth through meaningful relationships and insight-sharing. The platform is dedicated to strengthening the startup ecosystem and enabling early-stage companies to access capital, expertise, and opportunities more efficiently.
Role Description The Venture Capital Scout at My Startup Valley is responsible for identifying promising early-stage startups, assessing their potential, and connecting them with relevant investors within the community. This is a hybrid role based in Kochi, with a mix of in-office engagements and flexible work-from-home activities. On a day-to-day basis, the scout will source and track startup leads, attend ecosystem events, conduct founder conversations, and maintain a pipeline of investment-ready opportunities. The role involves collaborating with founders to understand their business models, preparing concise profiles or investment notes, and supporting the coordination of meetings between startups and investors. The scout will also contribute to ecosystem-building initiatives, gather market intelligence, and share insights internally to improve deal flow and community impact.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and research abilities to evaluate startup markets, business models, and traction.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to interact with founders, investors, and ecosystem partners.
- Understanding of venture capital dynamics, early-stage funding processes, and startup metrics.
- Organizational and pipeline management skills to track leads, maintain records, and prioritize opportunities.
- Ability to work autonomously in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site networking in Kochi with remote tasks.
- Prior exposure to startups, accelerators, or investment networks is highly beneficial.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory practices and fostering a welcoming community for diverse founders.
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