Fund Manager

About Ekamya Capital Ekamya Capital is an investment management firm focused on creating long-term value for investors and entrepreneurs. Built on the principle of unity and a single goal of prosperity, the firm operates across the Indian market with a strong focus on Pre-IPO opportunities and asset management. We invest in high-potential businesses across manufacturing, consumer goods, and technology, supported by a team of certified financial advisers and experienced fund managers. The firm manages the Ekamya Pragati Fund, a Category I AIF (SME) registered with SEBI (IN/AIF1/24-25/1768), and offers tailored solutions supporting companies from early-stage growth through IPO and beyond. We are now launching a new Category II AIF, and this role will lead it from the ground up. The Role The Fund Manager will own the fund end-to-end: investment strategy, evaluation, execution, and portfolio performance. This is a founding-team position on a fund being built from scratch, so the mandate spans origination through exit and involves building systems as you go. Location: Magnum Global Park, Sector 58, Gurugram, Haryana. This is an in-person role. We expect the person to be in the office on all working days. We have a strong preference for candidates residing close to our office location. Key Responsibilities 1. Deal Sourcing and Investment Evaluation Build and manage a proprietary deal pipeline across the fund's target sectors and stages through direct origination, intermediary networks, and founder and promoter relationshipsScreen inbound and sourced opportunities against the fund's investment thesis, sector focus, and return hurdlesPrepare first-cut evaluation notes and recommend which opportunities proceed to full diligence 2. Financial Modelling and Valuation Build and stress-test financial models covering unit economics, cash flow, and return waterfallsApply appropriate valuation methodologies (DCF, comparable company and transaction multiples, precedent transactions) by asset stage and sectorDevelop entry and exit scenarios and sensitivity analyses to support Investment Committee decisions 3. Due Diligence and Transaction Execution Lead end-to-end diligence across commercial, financial, legal, and management workstreams, coordinating external advisers as neededDraft Investment Committee memos with clear theses, risk flags, and recommendationsNegotiate term sheets and definitive agreements and manage transactions through to financial close 4. Portfolio Monitoring and Value Creation Track portfolio company performance against thesis and financial covenants and maintain a live portfolio dashboardEngage with management teams and boards on strategy, governance, and growthDrive value-creation levers including follow-on financing, strategic partnerships, and operational improvementsFlag early-warning signals and lead remediation or exit planning where required 5. Portfolio Construction and Asset Allocation Optimise allocation across the fund in line with mandate and risk-return objectivesAssess risk-return profiles at both position and portfolio levelInterpret financial statements, industry trends, and macroeconomic data to inform positioning 6. Investor Relations and Fundraising Support the partners in raising the fund's target corpus by building LP pipelines, preparing collateral, and driving investor meetingsPrepare and present portfolio and fund performance updates to existing and prospective LPsContribute to pitch decks, PPM inputs, factsheets, and other investor-facing materials with SEBI-compliant marketing language 7. Regulatory and Compliance Oversight Ensure investment activity remains compliant with SEBI (AIF) Regulations, 2012, and applicable circularsWork with the compliance officer and trustee on periodic SEBI reporting, PPM adherence, and audit requirementsMaintain deal-level documentation and audit trails to institutional standards Candidate Profile Qualifications CA, CFA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent professional qualificationDegree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related fieldNISM Series XIX-C (Alternative Investment Fund Managers) certification preferred. Series XIX-D or Series III-C (Portfolio Managers) a plus Experience 5+ years in AIF, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Investment Banking, PMS, or Asset ManagementTrack record across at least a partial deal cycle, from sourcing through diligence, execution, or portfolio monitoringExposure to Pre-IPO investing, SME-focused fund structures, or capital marketsFund-level investor reporting or fundraising experience is an advantage Core Competencies Strong grounding in valuation, financial modelling, and risk assessmentWorking knowledge of the AIF regulatory and tax framework, including pass-through taxation under Section 115UB, waterfall mechanics, and SEBI complianceComfort with ambiguity and building process from scratchSharp written and verbal communication for IC memos, LP .