About Us

At PedalStart, we run a sector-agnostic early-stage startup accelerator fund, supporting founders and backing them from ideation to pre-series stages. Our mission is to empower founders with the resources and expertise necessary for rapid scaling. We typically write $100-150k cheques across domains and actively invest in up rounds through our network of angels and VCs.

Job Summary

PedalStart seeks a passionate and driven Startup Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in evaluating and assessing the potential of early-stage startups applying for our acceleration. The ideal candidate will understand business fundamentals, market analysis, and the startup landscape. You will conduct in-depth discussions with founders, analyze their business models, and provide valuable insights to inform our decision-making process.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct research and analysis of early-stage startups across various sectors.
- Evaluate startup business plans, financial projections, and market opportunities.
- Assess the viability and scalability of startup ideas.
- Conduct initial and follow-up discussions with startup founders to understand their business processes, challenges, and vision.
- Gather comprehensive information through effective questioning and active listening.
- Perform in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends and potential risks.
- Analyze market size, growth potential,



and the competitive landscape.
- Compile and analyze data to generate insightful reports and presentations.
- Document & present findings and recommendations to the PedalStart team.
- Collaborate within the team to evaluate startup suitability for our accelerator programs and investment opportunities.

Requirements:

- 2 to 3 years of professional experience. Experience within a startup environment is a significant plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and understanding abilities.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for the startup ecosystem and related areas.
- Ability to work in stretched working hours as needed.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of business models, financial analysis, and market research.
- Proven ability to analyze and interpret data.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

What We Offer:

- Opportunity to work with innovative startups and learn about the Indian startup ecosystem.
- Dynamic and collaborative work setting.
- Exposure to a wide range of industries and technologies.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Working Days: 6 days (WFO)

Compensation:

Up-to 12 LPA (Based on experience)

Experience:

2 - 3 years

Location:

Gurgaon

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