Overview
Job Role Specification
We are now seeking an Investment Analyst to work very closely with the investment team to curate deal-flow, create research documents, craft investment thesis, evaluate inbound investment opportunities, assist in managing the teams deal-flow pipeline, support portfolio companies with analysis, and construct quarterly reports for Lumikais limited partners (LPs) covering fund and portfolio performance.
So if you like start-up style execution, autonomy, independence and ownership, this is the right fit for you!
Job Profile
The role is broad-based, highly knowledge oriented, and deal-focused.
Your role will give you complete exposure to the end-to-end dealflow process, the ability to craft independent theses, assist in developing proprietary research and conceive thought leadership.
Deal-flow
– Sourcing deal-flow, evaluating pitches and manage the deal-flow process
Deal Sourcing
– Proactively source potential deals from databases/platforms/public domain, including Appstore research/Steam, Angelist/Linkedin/Tracxn/Product Hunt, Inc 42/Entrackr/ Your Story, and Twitter/Reddit
– Enable rapid deal-sourcing at incorporation/pre-announcement stage
– Build ecosystem connections to enable dealflow referrals
– Be entrenched in the start-up landscape to identify early stage/stealth founders
Deal-flow Process Management
– Ensure deal-flow trackers are up-to-date and correctly populated
– Track inactivity and manage follow-ups with deal-flow companies
Pitch Evaluation & Screening
– Evaluate funding pitches and categorize appropriately
– Follow-up on interesting opportunities and build investment cases for presentation to the wider team
IC Memo & Deal Diligence
– Undertaking commercial and product diligence on deep dive deals
– Creation of IC notes and investment memos for successful deals
– Management of IC process
Transaction Support
– Following investment processes and checklists during diligence and transaction phase
– Supporting investment team on new deals and portfolio follow-ons
– Liasoning with legal and financial diligence team during transactions
– Providing requisite transaction support to deal leads to ensure timely and error-free closure of transactions
Industry Research & Investment Theses
Ad-hoc and periodic analysis of the gaming and new media landscapes, funding environment, and new technologies
Games Landscape
– Macroeconomic industry analysis and white-space identification
– Acquisition/exit case studies
– Investment category deep-dives
Investment Landscape
– Evaluate global and domestic investment trends to inform Lumikais investment behaviour
– Monitor M&A landscape/exit trackers
– Tracking company valuations and mapping overall valuation trends within the sector and broader ecosystem
Proprietary Research
Be able to independently undertake research and provide assistance on
– State of India Gaming – Lumikai’s flagship annual research report
– Deal-flow related specific research
– Portfolio related research
Marketing & Presentation Materials
Assemble and create external-facing materials for key stakeholders
Investment thesis
Create presentation materials and blog posts to validate/discount investment hypotheses from:
– Existing data/analysis
– Own proprietary research
Marketing & Fundraising
– Construct marketing materials (presentations, graphics) pertinent to Lumikais portfolio, investment performance and outlook to aid in future fundraising, where required
– Assist in quarterly LP reporting
Portfolio Assistance
Assist in the operational requirements of the fund and its portfolio companies
Analytical Support
On an ad-hoc basis, provide additional analytical/operational support to our portfolio companies:
– Market & competitor research
– Product overviews
– Assistance in recruitment and identification of talent
– Assistance in fundraising, helping craft fundraising story and materials
– Modelling follow-on scenarios
– Reviewing monthly portfolio MISs
Desired Skills and Experience
Required Experience, Attributes & Skills
– 1-3 years of venture capital experience or previous corporate finance experience within a top-tier investment bank, strategic consulting firm or corporate strategy team of a comparable strategic player
– Passion for new technology with a curiosity and interest in interactive media
– A curious mind and constant learning mindset
– Complete owner mindset
– Meticulous, with extreme attention to detail
– Desire to punch above their weight
– Laser focus and ruthless prioritisation
– High deadline adherence
– Exceptional analytical/quantitative capabilities
– Comfortable in small teams and high-pressure situations
– Ability to own mistakes and course correct
– Strong research skills and going beyond the obvious
– Desire to work in a cutting edge, fast moving and dynamic industry
– Excellent data analysis and visualisation skills
– Excellent presentation and communication skills
Favourable Attributes & Skills
– Previous transaction experience
– Well versed with legal documents including deal documentation