Job DescriptionWe are seeking a senior strategic consultant/advisor/ Senior Strategic Fundraising & Grants Consultant who can help us build and execute a structured funding strategy, who shall work closely with the promoters of two DPIIT-registered, bootstrapped startups operating at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Life Sciences, Drug Discovery and EdTech.
nSeed / Pre-Seed Funding
nGovernment Grants & Startup Schemes
nGovernment R&D; / Innovation Grants
nPrivate Grants & Institutional Funding
nAngel Investors
nFamily Offices
nStrategic Investors
nVenture Capital / Corporate Funding
nStrategic partnerships and other suitable sources of capital
nIdeal Consultant Profile:
nWe are specifically looking for someone who has:
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- 10+ years of relevant experience in startup fundraising, grants, investments, or strategic advisoryn
- A demonstrated and verifiable track record of successfully helping startups raise capital or secure grantsn
- Solid understanding of the Indian startup funding ecosystemn




- Experience with Government of India / State Government startup and innovation grants will be highly preferredn
- Strong network among Angel Investors, VCs, Family Offices, Corporates and Grant-making institutionsn
- Experience in DeepTech, AI, Healthcare, Pharma, Life Sciences, Biotech or EdTech would be a significant advantagen
- Ability to develop the fundraising strategy, identify the right funding opportunities, prepare the company for investor discussions and actively facilitate introductionsn

nStrong understanding of startup valuation, investment structures, term sheets and fundraising processes
nEngagement:
nThis is intended to be a strategic consulting/advisory engagement, with the possibility of a longer-term association based on performance and mutual fit.
nWe are looking for someone who can go beyond preparing a pitch deck—we need a hands-on strategic partner who can help identify the right funding opportunities, open the rig

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