LetsVenture

  • Bangalore, India
  • FinTechCrowdfunding, Platform, Marketplace, Mobile

Online Platform that connects Startups to Investors to make startup funding easy.

Founded:
2013
Stage:
Steady Revenues
Market:
B2B

Startup Video

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New twist to the Funding game, Bluegape raises INR 1.5Cr through online platform LetsVenture | http://yourstory.com/2014/01/bluegape-funding-l...

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Economic Times Coverage of the First Funding on the platform | http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/emergi...

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HNIs turning into Angels | http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-b...

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Mint mentions LetsVenture as one of the key developments in 2013 in startup-ecosystem | http://www.livemint.com/Specials/FHhRS8fyMjZcXX...

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LetsVenture Kyron Samurai Startup Mixer in Bangalore | http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/emergi...

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LetsVenture coverage in HT during TC 2013 | http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/ind...


Founded

Company Incorporated as Pvt. Ltd. in Bangalore, India

May

2013
New Team Member

First Employee Hired

Jul

New Product Release

Test Beta of platform launched.

Jul

Customer

FIrst Commitment-to-Closure signed

Jul

New Product Release

Soft Launch of platform.

Sep

Customer

1st cheque received!

Sep

Customer

1st Syndicate Opens. Closed in a week.

Nov

Other

Tier2/3 Citiy Startup workshops (Cochin on 23rd Nov)

Nov

New Product Release

Public Beta Launched

Dec

Customer

Close 3 more syndicates Validate Carry Model Bring Corporates Onboard

Jan

2014
Customer

Validate Institutional Investor Subscription Service Providers Listing

Apr

Customer

Validate Angel Investor Subscription

Oct

Jobs

Analyst Operations
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Bangalore, India
Business Analysts, Data Analysis

Job Description
Introduction:

Analyst Program for candidates with 1+ years of work-ex in a startup, looking for exposure in Venture Capital.

Company Overview:

LetsVenture is India's most trusted platform for Startup Fundraising & Angel Investing. LetsVenture helps investors invest in most promising Startups from India and beyond, by availing access to highly curated and personalised deal flow. Over the last 5 years, LetsVenture have enabled 200+ deals with a total of USD 90 Mn+ being raised online. We are funded by Accel Partners, IDG Ventures, Mr. Ratan Tata, Mr. Mohandas Pai and other notable angel investors.

Role Description:

 During this program, the candidate will be exposed to the complete Investment Process and would have the following responsibilities:

1) Deal sourcing and screening

- Curate startups applying for fundraise through the platform (inbound), through other sources

- Assist startup team with outbound/inbound marketing activities 

2) Startup relations & engagement

- Communications management with startups and work on strategies to drive further engagement

- Manage startup queries related to fundraising process

3) Product & Platform

- Drive product/feature changes on the startup’s front of the platform

4) Sector research and thesis building

- Work on sector evaluation and identification of sector/technology specific, both India and globally

What we are looking for:

Self-driven candidate, with high bias for action, who understands the basics of building a scalable product/service offering in general. This role shall be an excellent opportunity for individuals who wish to develop their overall understanding behind successful business models, GTM strategies etc. across different Industry verticals, Business type (B2B/B2C/B2B2C), Geographies (T1, T2, T3) etc.

Detailed requirements are as below:

- Graduates from premier institutions or relevant work experience
- Previous experience (1+ years) in a startup/should be passionate about startups in general
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Strong excel and powerpoint skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills

Private Market Analyst Operations
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Bangalore, India
Business Analysts, report creation, Research

Job Description
Job Title: Private Market Analyst

LetsVenture is the premier platform organising India's private market.
 
The LetsVenture platform has enabled 190 early stage fundraises led by Marquee Angel Investors and micro-VCs. Our LV Titans platform works with over 125 Family Offices to help them deploy into the Venture Capital asset class.

We are now launching a research desk on India's private market which is resulting in the emergence of a new age economy (market opportunities, analysis of unicorns, analysis of global capital interested in India etc). The research is aimed at helping our Indian and foreign investors to have a data-based understanding of the booming Indian private market.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Create reports on India's private market
  • Create deep, insightful reports on Indian unicorns
  • Research information on global investors in Indian startups
  • Create visually appealing reports and newsletters
Why is this opportunity unique?

  • LV is the confluence of India's most successful and influential founders, angels, VCs, Family Offices and business leaders. The platform is unparalleled in terms of network & learning for folks who are deeply interested in Startups
  • Entrepreneurial work environment and culture. Crafted for folks who want to take charge of opportunities and grow with the company
  • Opportunity to create thought leadership based on Data in India's private market - which is highly anecdotal today
Requisites in the candidate

  • High integrity
  • Deep analytical skills needed. Comfort with excel, financial information, ROC filings, capital structures and unstructured information
  • Story telling skills. Ability to summarize information in easy to read & understand formats for investors (infographics, charts, ability to prioritize important information etc)
  • Prior experience as equity analysts, and reports which can be shared with us will be valued.

Deal Manager Operations
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Bangalore, India
Relationship management, Client relationships, Business Development,

Job Description
Deal Manager (1-3 years):
- To manage founders while fundraising process of a startup
- To define marketing communication for a particular deal
- To do diligence on the startups, if required
- To work with Transactions Team to collate data across Account Managers wrt a deal
- To define the strategy for a particular deal 
- To define target group of investors for a particular deal using LetsVenture platform

Capabilities:
- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Customer focus and
adaptability to different personality types
- Having an understanding of startup as an asset class is a big plus
- Understanding of different investment instruments in market in general would be a plus
- Ownership: Takes accountability of the targets and can setup a process of achieving them
- Process-based mindset to improve and incubate systems that are people independent

Perks:
- Opportunity to work in a flexible and engaging startup environment
- Scope to constantly interact with investors in a stimulating environment along with
entrepreneurs, legal and the engineering teams
- Exposure to fantastic ideas, great team and interesting innovators on a daily basis

Who can apply:
- Candidates available full-time role in Bangalore (in office)
- Smart and curious to go deep and understand investor behaviour, legalities and startups as an asset class
- Ex-founder who wants to build a network 
- Familiarity with legal terminologies - term sheets, shareholding agreements and due
diligence process is a big plus but not a rider.
- Strong Program Management/Leadership Skills

Investor Relations, Director-Sales (Acquisition + Distribution) (5-8 years) Sales & Marketing
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Mumbai, India
Sales, Relationship management

Job Description
- To build outbound channels to sign up investors
- To manage the investors post signing up
- Build a team to address different channels/locations and manage investors/partners
- To work with the marketing team in tandem to reach targets
Capabilities:
- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Customer focus and adaptability to different personality types
- Having an understanding of startup as an asset class is a big plus
- Understanding of different investment instruments in market in general would be a plus
- Ownership: Takes accountability of the targets and can setup a process of achieving them
Perks:
- Opportunity to work in a flexible and engaging startup environment
- Scope to constantly interact with investors in a stimulating environment along with entrepreneurs, legal and the engineering teams
- Exposure to fantastic ideas and interesting innovators on a daily basis.
Who can apply:
- Candidates available full-time (in office)
- Willing to travel on/off to Bangalore at least once a Month. Position is situated in Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore
- 5-8 yrs of experience of sales and marketing in an FMCG/Wealth-Banking/Telecom; experience as an entrepreneur is a plus
- Familiarity with legal terminologies - term sheets, shareholding agreements and due diligence process is a big plus but not a rider.

Investor Relations, Director-Sales (Acquisition + Distribution) (5-8 years) Sales & Marketing
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Delhi, India
Sales, Relationship management

Job Description
- To build outbound channels to sign up investors
- To manage the investors post signing up
- Build a team to address different channels/locations and manage investors/partners
- To work with the marketing team in tandem to reach targets
Capabilities:
- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Customer focus and adaptability to different personality types
- Having an understanding of startup as an asset class is a big plus
- Understanding of different investment instruments in market in general would be a plus
- Ownership: Takes accountability of the targets and can setup a process of achieving them
Perks:
- Opportunity to work in a flexible and engaging startup environment
- Scope to constantly interact with investors in a stimulating environment along with entrepreneurs, legal and the engineering teams
- Exposure to fantastic ideas and interesting innovators on a daily basis.
Who can apply:
- Candidates available full-time (in office)
- Willing to travel on/off to Bangalore at least once a Month. Position is situated in Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore
- 5-8 yrs of experience of sales and marketing in an FMCG/Wealth-Banking/Telecom; experience as an entrepreneur is a plus
- Familiarity with legal terminologies - term sheets, shareholding agreements and due diligence process is a big plus but not a rider.

Vice President - Family Office Relations Sales & Marketing, Operations
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Bangalore, India
New Business Development, Investor relations, Relationship management

Job Description
Over the last 5 years, LV has built India’s premier platform to organize the early stage startup funding market. The LetsVenture platform has enabled 170 early stage fundraises led by Marquee Angel Investors and micro-VCs.

In 2018, we piloted “LV Titans” - a unique private platform for Family Offices to engage with the Startup & Venture Capital asset class. In the last 12 months, we onboarded 130+ Family Offices, and enabled LP investments into global VC Funds (Silicon Valley, India) and co-investment opportunities into growth stage startups (Series A / B / C).

We are now launching “LetsGrow” - a private secure platform to enable growth stage fundraises (Series A, B) for high potential companies.

We are looking to onboard senior entrepreneurial + leadership talent to lead relationships with Family Offices. Key responsibilities include:

- Onboard and build relationships with Family Offices
- Engage and educate the Family Offices about the Startup & Venture Capital asset class
- Present personalized deal flow curated by the respective teams - across direct startup investments and LP investments in global VC Funds
- Organize private networking dinners and educational seminars for the investors
- Provide inputs to the product team to enhance the customer experience on the platform

High energy levels, relationship skill-sets and ability to travel extensively would be key attributes for the role.

Prior experience in VC Fund Investor Relations, Investment Banks, or in an entrepreneurial role in the family office or HNI wealth management sector would be highly preferred.

Location is flexible between Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi - with an initial period required out of our Bangalore HQ.

Social Media Executive / Communications Assistant Sales & Marketing
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Bangalore, India
Adobe Photoshop, Excellent communicaiton skill

Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Take up full charge of planning, marketing, and execution of each conference and
events organized by LetsVenture.
- Prepare the website content for each event and coordinate with the tech team to launch
and maintain the web presence.
- Plan the marketing strategy for each event and set up deadlines for each target group.
- Create content for each marketing campaign - designs, newsletters, emails, social media
posts, video content, and blogs.
- Work with the team to engage the community and share invites with all the target groups
- startups, investors, government, guests, speakers etc.
- Plan social media strategy for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter around each
event and create regular posts.
- Work with multiple vendors for photography, videography, and designs for each event.
Engage in regular consultation and feedback to get the best results.
- Come up with new campaign ideas to promote different aspects of business better.
- Assist with other initiatives by LetsVenture and prepare content around it.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of basic editing tools like Canva, Photoshop, iMovie, and Audacity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Should be able to weave words in a
story and present them.
- A knack for detailing and perfection. Should have high design standards and should be
able to communicate those needs.
- Should have an interest in entrepreneurship and startups as an industry and keen to
learn more about investing and fundraising.
- Should have an experience with organizing formal events and conferences either on a
college level or outside.

Data Engineer Software Engineer
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Bangalore, India
Python, SQL

Job Description
Here are the skillsets you must have -

1. you should have good experience working with large amounts of structured and unstructured data, perform data analysis, data visualisation and gather insights
2. experienced in Python data libraries, SQL, R, D3js, web crawling sccripts etc
3. experience in data modelling and prediction
4. experience in web app development using ReactJS will be a plus
5. You should have 1-2 years of experience. 

We believe in hiring candidates having good aptitude and learnability. If you have the basics of data engineering clear in your head, no matter what technology you have used, we can train you in our tech stack. So, get ready to crack the interview and you will be in for an awesome career and learn from a smart and experienced Technical team of developers!

Manager - Partnerships Sales & Marketing
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Bangalore, India
Strategic Partnerships, partner/business development

Job Description
Job Description – Manager (Partnerships) for a Series-A funded startup, LetsVenture (3-5 years work exp.), Bangalore based

LetsVenture (LV) is India's most trusted marketplace for Investors and Startups, founded in 2013 by Shanti Mohan, Angel Investor & Sanjay Jha, an experienced technology geek. With VC backers Accel Partners and IDG Ventures, and advisors like Ratan Tata & Mohandas Pai and angel investors like Sharad Sharma (ex-CEO Yahoo, Founder iSpirt), Rajan Anandan (MD, Google India) and Kunal Bahl (Founder Snapdeal), LetsVenture has disrupted the funding ecosystem in India.
LetsVenture is looking for a full time manager for managing its partnerships, based out of Bangalore and work closely with the top management.

The responsibilities include:
1. To manage all partnerships with key startup ecosystem stakeholders
2. To develop new relationships with Accelerators/Incubators/ Corporates
3. To work with Accelerators/Incubators to help them find new startups and market their existing startups through LetsVenture platform
4. To program manage LetsIgnite events – coordinate with all important stakeholders
5. Responsible for revenue through sponsorship proposals to relevant stakeholders
6. To lead conversations with central and state governments

Skills Required:
1. Proven record of being process oriented and diligent at handling business revenue and operations
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Ability to work across teams
4. A high self-driven attitude is a key skill required
5. Prior experience of being a founder (or having worked) at a startup is preferable

Architect/Engineering Head Software Engineer
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Bangalore, India
Ruby on Rails, AWS, reactjs

Job Description
Skills:
  1. Expert in Ruby on Rails, MVC framework, Object Oriented design for large/complex product
  2. Expert in Javascript framework preferrably AngularJS or Backbone.js
  3. Expert in Web development technologies – HTML, CSS, Javascript, Bootstrap, jQuery
  4. Experienced in AWS – EC2, RDS, SES, S3
  5. Experienced in building web application with high Performance, Scalability, Database optimization, Logging and Analytics
  6. Experienced in building custom reusable UI controls/widgets
  7. Experienced in Mobile App development for iOS and Android using native, Phonegap, Sencha Touch, jQuery UI, Appcelerator etc.
  8. You should have anywhere between 4-8 years of experience
  9. Proven track record of working in Agile teams with TDD (Test Driven Development)
  10. Self motivated and passionate person willing to put his best effort and make a difference to the world we live in
  11. Experience in managing a team of 3-5 developers, product management and customer interactions will be an added advantage
Role:
Be part of the core engineering team at a startup, where you will work on the complete life cycle of defining, designing and developing a product. The role will also include being part of our team for all product reviews, and talking and validating the product with customers.

The remuneration will include equity and industry standard salary.

Frontend Developer Software Engineer
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Bangalore, India
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Ruby on Rails, reactjs

Job Description
Skills:
  1. Expert in taking a photoshop design to HTML/CSS/Javascript/jQuery
  2. Proven portfolio of developing Web sites with slick user interfaces
  3. Good Knowledge of backend development preferrably using Ruby on Rails or other frameworks like PHP, Django, Java
  4. Experience in Client side Javascript frameworks like AngularJS or ReactJS will be an added advantage
  5. You should have anywhere between 2-4 years of experience
  6. You should be passionate about building world class user interfaces for the web
Role:
Be part of the core engineering team at a startup, where you will work on the complete life cycle of defining, designing and developing a product. The role will also include being part of our team for all product reviews, and talking and validating the product with customers.

The remuneration will include equity and industry standard salary.

iOS developer Software Engineer
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Bangalore, India
IOS, Objective C

Job Description

If you gloat when you read about Apple's profit numbers, we're fairly certain you're an Apple fan. If that fandom is complemented by some killer coding chops, we'd love to have you in our iOS development team.

Role:
  • Designing, building, quality testing, and rolling out the iOS app. In short, you're involved from start to finish.
  • Strong visual and interactive design skills – a clear grasp of typography, layout, color, motion, and behavior
  • Owning what you code – even the bugs you create. Especially the bugs.
  • Coming up with innovative solutions to the hurdles that confront us on a day­-to­-day basis.
  • Collaborating with the team and communicating effectively – within the team, as well as with the rest of the organisation.
  • Being up-to-date with the latest design trends, as well as the guidelines the folks at Apple require us to follow.
  • Pioneering product ideas and implement them.

Skills:
  • 0-1 years work experience as a software engineer.
  • Computer Science degree or equivalent experience.
  • Understanding of scalability, systems engineering, and algorithms.
  • You should have an iPhone where in you can show us app’s that you have built
  • Strong knowledge of Swift and iOS as a platform.
  • Ability to work in a team or sprint solo, on tight deadlines.
  • You should know and understand GIT
  • Algorithms and design
  • User interface design

Renumeration: The remuneration will include equity and industry standard salary.

Android Developer Software Engineer
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Bangalore, India
Android, Java, Mobile UI

Job Description

Role:
  • Own what you code, and take ownership of the product –­ even the bugs you create.
  • Come up with innovative solutions to the hurdles that confront us on a day-­to-­day basis.
  • Discover, design, develop, deploy, debug. Repeat!
  • Collaborate with the team and communicate effectively – within the team and with the rest of the organisation as well.
  • Pioneer product ideas and work to implement them
Skills:
  • 0-1 year of work experience as a software engineer.
  • Computer Science degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • Understanding of scalability, systems engineering, and algorithms.
  • Strong knowledge of Java and Android.
  • Good product and design sense.
  • Ability to design, architect, implement, and quality test the app from start to finish.
  • Being able to work as a team player, but also being able to sprint solo when required.
  • You should know what GIT is
  • You should have a playstore account with a minimum of 2 apps that have been built by you
  • You should own an android device and it should run the apps that you have created
  • Graph theory
  • User Interface Design
Compensation:  The remuneration will include equity and industry standard salary.

Team Summary

Passionate About Making an Impact to the Startup Ecosystem. Entrepreneurs and Angel Investors part of the founding team,
Cumulative 40+ years experience. All Founders full time. Besides the founders, a full time engineering team of 5., alon

Team

Founding Team

Shanti Mohan

Shanti Mohan


Founder, CEO

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Sanjay Jha

Sanjay Jha


Co-Founder, CPO

Building a scalable platform for the connected Startup ecosystem in India

WORK

LetsVenture
Founder

Aptean (2012 - 2012)
VP, Product Engineering

CDC Software (2007 - 2011)
Director, software development

EDUCATION

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
GMITE • 2007 - 2007

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Integrated MTech • 1990 - 1995

Paras Malhotra

Paras Malhotra


Startup Relations
WORK

Axis Bank (2014 - 2014)
Summer Intern

Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. (2010 - 2013)
Assistant Manager

Centre for Civil Society (2009 - 2009)
Intern

EDUCATION

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Post Graduate Programme • 2013 - 2015

Punjab Engineering College
BACHELOR • 2006 - 2010

Sunitha Ramaswamy

Sunitha Ramaswamy


Director, Deals
WORK

Aavishkaar (2011 - present)
Associate

Microfinance Information eXchange (2011 - 2011)
Consultant

UMass - Isenberg School of Management (2008 - 2010)
Graduate Assistant

EDUCATION

Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst
MBA • 2008 - 2010

Visvesvaraya Technological University
BE • 2001 - 2005

vvssphs
1998 - 1999

Team Members

Ganesh Nayak

Ganesh Nayak


Investor Relations

Worked as Product Manager for Ixigo before joining as co-founder.

WORK

LetsVenture (2014 - present)
Investor Relations

MentorSquare Advisors Ltd (2011 - 2013)
Company Evangelist

Saarthi Integrated Consulting LLP (2010 - 2011)
Marketing Executive

EDUCATION

RVCE
BE • 2007 - 2011

Bishop Cotton Boys' School
ICSE • 1998 - 2005

Product/Service Summary

Let'sVenture takes startup funding online. It is an online platform that allows startups to create their profile and connect to investors. We allow easy Syndication for faster funding closure, and provide Commitment-to-Closure package to help close the funding process.

Product/Service Descriptions

Startup Profile

As a founder of a startup, Let’sVenture enables you to
Create Investment ready profiles for your venture
Get an expert opinion on your business plan from our invite only panel of industry experts
Connect to Investors from around the globe willing to back your startup
Convert Investment interests from Commitments-to-Closure

Commitment to Closure

Commitment to Closure Package:

Our Commitment to Closure package gets you complete closure on legal as well as financial fronts.

Legal Closure
a) Drafting and review of Term sheet;
b) Drafting/review and revision of the Shareholders Agreement (SHA)
c) Closing Assistance (filing of appropriate forms, issue of share certificates etc)

Due Diligence
a) Legal
b) Financial
All under one roof, from experienced professionals with relevant industry experience.

Investor Profile

If you are a Seed/Angel Investor looking to invest in Indian startups, this is how Let'sVenture can help you.

Create a profile on Let'sVenture platform.

Get Access to Curated Startups on the platform.

Get Access to an Industry Experts review on the business plan

Once you have decided to verbally invest in a startup, we help with legal and financial due diligence and taking the Commitments-to-Closure.

Commitment to Closure Package:

Our Commitment to Closure package gets you complete