Key Account Manager (KAM) – Investor Relations

Company Overview

PedalStart is a sector-agnostic early-stage startup accelerator fund that invests in startups across various domains. The company typically writes cheques ranging from $100,000 to $150,000 and actively participates in funding rounds, including seed and Series A stages. PedalStart supports founders from ideation through rapid scaling by providing resources, mentorship, and access to a broad network of venture capitalists, family offices, and investors. The organization’s mission is to empower founders with the necessary resources and expertise to achieve sustainable growth.

Job Summary

The Key Account Manager (KAM) – Investor Relations at PedalStart is a client-centric role focused on managing and nurturing relationships with high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), angel investors, and family offices. The primary goal is to leverage existing investor networks to facilitate capital deployment into early-stage startups. The role involves understanding investor preferences, maintaining high engagement levels, and driving investment commitments, all while supporting PedalStart’s broader mission of startup acceleration and funding.

Responsibilities

• Act as the dedicated account manager for PedalStart’s existing network of angel investors, HNIs, and family offices.
• Develop a deep, structured understanding of each investor’s preferences, risk appetite, cheque size, sector bias, and investment thesis.
• Maintain regular, high-touch engagement through portfolio updates, investment summaries, and one-on-one strategy discussions.
• Manage end-to-end capital commitment workflows, from initial interest expression to soft commitment and final deal execution.
• Participate actively in internal onboarding and training programs to master key startup sectors, valuation metrics, and investment terminology.
• Translate complex startup business models, market dynamics, and traction metrics into clear, relatable narratives for investors.
• Ensure high investor satisfaction, trust, and retention across multiple funding rounds.
• Identify cross-investment opportunities and encourage repeat investments into PedalStart’s cohort startups.
• Track engagement metrics, response rates, and pipeline conversion using internal CRM systems and Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 to 6 years in Wealth Management, Private Banking, Relationship Management (Priority/Imperia/Wealth divisions), or Financial Advisory.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional spoken and written English communication skills; ability to present high-stakes financial opportunities with clarity and confidence.
• Investor Empathy: Strong understanding of investor psychology, wealth management goals, portfolio allocation strategies, and risk thresholds.
• Learning Agility: Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technology sectors, emerging business models, and startup valuation mechanics.
• Execution Focus: Self-driven team player with a proven track record of managing client portfolios and achieving relationship/capital deployment targets.
• Educational Qualifications: Relevant degrees such as BTech, BSc, MBA, or equivalent financial certifications.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in startup ecosystems, venture capital, or early-stage investing.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and pipeline management.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of sectors like SaaS, FinTech, D2C, DeepTech, HealthTech, etc.

Experience

• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in wealth management, private banking, or financial advisory roles.
• Proven experience in managing high-net-worth client relationships and capital deployment.

Environment

• The role is full-time and on-site based in Bangalore.
• The work environment involves engaging with high-net-worth individuals, managing multiple client relationships, and participating in internal training programs.
• The role requires a professional demeanor suitable for high-stakes financial discussions and relationship management.

Salary

• The estimated salary range is INR 15-24 LPA, with 60-80% fixed and the remaining as variable performance-based incentives.

GrowthOpportunities

• Opportunities to advance into senior relationship management roles, investor relations leadership, or strategic business development within PedalStart.
• Exposure to diverse startup sectors and funding strategies.
• Potential to develop expertise in venture capital and early-stage investing.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Full training and continuous learning opportunities.
• Dynamic startup ecosystem exposure.
• Opportunity to work with a network of high-profile investors and industry leaders.