About the Opportunity
Valmiki Leela Capital Private Limited, formerly Stephead Advisors Private Limited, is an investment banking firm seeking a Director to lead its Pre-IPO Division in Mumbai. The role is pivotal in driving the firm’s growth through deal origination, fundraising, and strategic investor engagement.

Role & Responsibilities
Take complete ownership of Pre-IPO projects from deal sourcing and mandate acquisition to fundraising and final closure.
Lead fundraising strategy through strong relationships with HNIs, UHNIs, Family Offices, AIFs, Wealth Management Firms and strategic investors.
Independently source and convert current Pre-IPO fundraising opportunities through promoters, founders, CXOs, business groups and market networks.
Hire, build and lead the research, deal analysis and fundraising teams required for successful transaction execution.
Lead and coordinate with Research, Compliance, Legal, Finance and other teams across the complete transaction lifecycle.




Act as the senior relationship owner for promoters and management teams, driving mandates and long-term business relationships.
Build a strong pipeline of new IPO/Pre-IPO prospects, drive mandate conversion, fundraising and overall revenue growth of the division.

Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have
10+ years of relevant experience in Merchant Banking, Investment Banking, ECM, IPO, Pre-IPO or Equity Fundraising.
Strong personal network with promoters, founders, CXOs and business owners capable of generating current mandates.
Strong investor network across HNIs/UHNIs, Family Offices, AIFs, Wealth Management Firms, and Private Banks.
Proven experience in sourcing and converting IPO deals & fundraising mandates.

Benefits & Culture Highlights
Not specified in the job description.

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