KARAN SHAH
Summary
I am a Deal Manager at Earlyseed Ventures , overseeing the end-to-end execution of early-stage investments from sourcing and due diligence to structuring and closure. I lead internal investment processes to drive high-quality deal outcomes. Based in Mumbai, I am passionate about backing emerging ventures and contributing to India's dynamic early-stage investment ecosystem
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Deal Manager
Earlyseed Ventures
01.2025 - Current
- Lead the Syndicate Investment Vertical , overseeing end-to-end deal execution from startup sourcing and diligence to investor participation and closure.
- Represent Earlyseed Ventures in 150+ startup and investor meetings , strengthening ecosystem presence and enhancing deal flow quality.
- Source and screen investment opportunities through proactive origination and network-driven outreach across founders, VCs, and family offices.
- Prepare detailed investment memos and IC presentations , synthesizing market insights, competitive positioning, and valuation benchmarks to drive data-backed investment decisions.
- Develop proprietary startup evaluation metrics , enabling objective comparison across sectors and improving deal assessment efficiency.
- Oversee legal and documentation workflows , including Fundraise Mandates, MOUs with IBs, M&A documentation, and key agreements such as SSA, SHA, and DOA .
- Manage investor relations , engaging with accredited investors, family offices, and HNIs for syndicate participation and post-investment updates.
- Collaborate closely with founders on fundraising readiness, term sheet structuring, and documentation compliance.
Venture Capital Analyst
MGA Ventures
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Conducted comprehensive due diligence on startups across diverse sectors, evaluating market demand, unit economics, and financial models to identify high-potential investment opportunities
- Led 100+ business meetings with startups, family offices, and industry stakeholders, building a strong network and fostering strategic deal flow.
- Originated and executed investments exceeding USD 5 Mn , including in Agnikul (private spacetech), Cremeitalia (D2C brand), an online dispute resolution startup, and a leading proptech platform transforming the home-search experience.
- Delivered an average 20% ROI through informed public market recommendations and tactical portfolio rebalancing.
Retail Equity Sales
Jamnadas Virji Shares & Stock Brokers
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Assisted in managing seven key client accounts , engaging directly with investors to advise on portfolio strategy and new investment opportunities.
- Evaluated the investment potential of companies through detailed analysis of financial performance, operational metrics, and long-term strategic objectives.
Business intern
Jayesh Industries
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed business, financial, and analytical skills and knowledge by assisting in day-to-day operations of the company.
Education
NISM
Series-XIX-D CAT I And II AIF Manager
Bachelor Of Management Studies -
KPB Hinduja College of Commerce
SSC -
The Blossoms STE High School
Skills
- Team leadership
- Due Diligence
- Portfolio Management
- Financial Modeling
- MS Office, word, Powerpoint
- Perplexity, Comet browser, Notebook LM
Timeline
Deal Manager
Earlyseed Ventures
01.2025 - Current
Venture Capital Analyst
MGA Ventures
11.2022 - 12.2024
Retail Equity Sales
Jamnadas Virji Shares & Stock Brokers
04.2020 - 10.2022
Business intern
Jayesh Industries
03.2018 - 03.2020
NISM
Series-XIX-D CAT I And II AIF Manager
Bachelor Of Management Studies -
KPB Hinduja College of Commerce
SSC -
The Blossoms STE High School