Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager || PedalStart Website | Linkedin 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. Role Overview: PedalStart is seeking a sharp, investment-oriented Key Account Manager – Investments to drive investor relationships and capital deployment across our startup portfolios. This role is deeply focused on capital raising, investor activation, deal facilitation, and portfolio-level investor engagement, ensuring consistent capital access for PedalStart-backed startups. The role requires strong investment understanding, disciplined follow-ups, and the ability to translate startup opportunities into compelling investment narratives for early-stage investors. Key Responsibilities: ● Own and manage relationships with angel investors, HNIs, family offices, micro-VCs, and syndicate partners. ● Drive capital commitments and cheque conversions across PedalStart cohorts and portfolio startups. ● Curate and share investment opportunities, pitch decks, data rooms, and performance updates with investors. ● Actively manage the investment pipeline from interest → diligence → commitment → closure. ● Coordinate with internal Investment, Legal, Finance, and Startup teams to ensure smooth deal execution. ● Maintain investor-level tracking on commitments, ticket sizes, and deployment timelines. ● Ensure post-investment communication including updates, performance tracking, and portfolio highlights. ● Assist in managing demo days and closed-door investor pitch sessions with a conversion mindset. Key Deliverables/ KPIs ● Capital deployed / facilitated across PedalStart startups. ● Investor conversion rate (interest to cheque). ● Average ticket size and repeat investments. ● Active investor base and deployment frequency. ● Pipeline accuracy, closure timelines, and CRM hygiene. What are we looking for ● Bachelor’s degree/ Master's degree related field. ● 3–4 years of experience in investments, VC, angel networks, fintech, wealth management, or startup fundraising. ● Clear understanding of early-stage investing, term sheets, valuation basics, and deal flows. ● Experience managing high-stakes investor conversations and closing investment commitments. ● Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. ● Prior exposure to startup accelerators, VC funds, syndicates, or angel platforms. Skills & Competencies ● Investment mindset with strong follow-through. ● Ability to evaluate and position early-stage opportunities. ● Negotiation and closure support. ● High ownership, discipline, and attention to detail. ● Comfort working with numbers, dashboards, and investor data. What We Offer ● Direct exposure to early-stage investments and high-growth startups. ● Opportunity to work closely with investors and founders. ● High-impact role influencing capital outcomes. ● Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives. Working Days: 6 days (WFO) Compensation: INR 12 - 16 LPA Experience: 3-4 years Location: Koramangala, Bengaluru