Job Title - Associate/VP - Investments
Location: Mumbai, India
Unilever Ventures is the venture and growth capital arm of Unilever and one of the largest consumer-focused investment vehicles globally. Since 2002, we have partnered with visionary entrepreneurs and innovative businesses, helping them build leading brands and technology solutions that shape the future of consumer markets.
With a portfolio of more than 80 companies and investments across numerous venture and private equity funds, Unilever Ventures combines financial capital, strategic expertise, and deep industry networks to generate strong financial returns while delivering valuable market insights to Unilever.
Backed by Fund V, a ~$350 million fund raised in 2024, we invest primarily across North America, Europe, and Asia. Our investments focus on two key areas:
Beauty & Wellbeing brands that are transforming consumer experiences across digital and physical channels.
Technologies and services that enable modern brands to scale, including commerce platforms, distribution models, and enterprise software solutions.
At Unilever Ventures, we foster intellectual curiosity, integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning while embracing diversity of thought and experience.
JOB PURPOSEWe are seeking a highly motivated Associate/Vice President - Investments to join our Mumbai office. Reporting to the Partner, Head of Asia, this role represents a critical step in our investment team structure, positioned between Senior Associate and Principal.
The successful candidate will play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, executing, and managing investments across India and Southeast Asia. This position offers significant exposure to entrepreneurs, investment opportunities, and strategic decision-making while providing a clear pathway for professional growth within a high-performing investment team.
The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities, investment judgment, commercial acumen, and a passion for identifying emerging consumer and technology trends.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDeal Origination & Investment SourcingIdentify and originate investment opportunities across India and Southeast Asia through extensive networking with founders, investors, accelerators, and industry stakeholders.
Build and maintain strong relationships within the startup and venture capital ecosystem.
Conduct market research, industry mapping, competitive assessments, and trend analysis to support investment thesis development.
Evaluate inbound investment opportunities and provide investment recommendations.
Lead key investment workstreams including commercial, financial, operational, and legal due diligence.
Develop financial models, valuation analyses, return scenarios, and investment frameworks.
Prepare high-quality investment memoranda and present recommendations to the Investment Committee.
Support negotiation of commercial terms, term sheets, and transactional documentation alongside senior investment professionals.
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders throughout the investment process.
Support portfolio companies by acting as a Board Observer where applicable.
Partner with founders and leadership teams to help shape strategic priorities and growth initiatives.
Monitor company performance, key operating metrics, and risk indicators.
Identify value-creation opportunities utilizing Unilever Ventures’ network, expertise, and strategic resources.
Assist portfolio companies with exit planning, strategic transactions, fundraising activities, and potential liquidity events.
Strengthen relationships with co-investors, advisors, founders, industry experts, and ecosystem partners.
Represent Unilever Ventures at industry conferences, networking events, and thought leadership forums.
Enhance market visibility and contribute to building a strong investment pipeline.
Mentor and develop Associates and Senior Associates within the investment team.
Promote a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
Contribute to process improvements, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and operational excellence within the investment platform.
Bachelor's degree required.
MBA from a premier business school or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification preferred.
Outstanding academic track record; additional academic distinctions or rank-holder achievements are advantageous.
3-8 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following:
Venture Capital
Growth Equity
Private Equity
Investment Banking
Management Consulting
High-growth Startup environments
Strong financial modeling, valuation, and investment analysis capabilities.
Experience conducting commercial and financial due diligence.
Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills and business judgment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong relationship-building and networking capabilities.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a high degree of intellectual curiosity.
Deep interest in consumer behavior, emerging technologies, and market innovation.
Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
Ownership and accountability for investment outcomes.
Curiosity and a continuous learning mindset.
Integrity and sound professional judgment.
Resilience and adaptability in ambiguous environments.
Collaborative leadership and people development capability.
Passion for supporting entrepreneurs and creating long-term value.
At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
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At HUL, we believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, caste, disability or marital status can bring their purpose to life. So apply to us, to unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make the world a better place. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you!
All official offers from Unilever are issued only via our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Offers from individuals or unofficial sources may be fraudulent—please verify before proceeding.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- MBA from a premier business school or Chartered Accountant (CA)
- 3-8 years experience in Venture Capital, Growth Equity, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Management Consulting, or high-growth startups
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and investment analysis capabilities
- Experience conducting commercial and financial due diligence
- Experience preparing investment memoranda and presenting to investment committees
- Experience supporting portfolio companies and monitoring operating metrics
- Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder influencing skills
- Proven relationship-building and networking capabilities within startup and investor ecosystems
- Ability to mentor and develop junior team members and contribute to team processes
Unilever Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Unilever and has not been reviewed or approved by Unilever.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and occupational health support alongside a 24/7 employee assistance program. Wellbeing offerings such as health checks, resilience tools, and counseling support the perceived depth of health-related benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match that reaches up to 5% of base salary, strengthening the overall value of the package. Share and savings options are also referenced as part of longer-term financial support beyond salary.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits customization is enabled through tools such as a “My Reward” system and a “Benefits Envelope” that allows employees to personalize selections. Flexible working approaches are also associated with improved overall satisfaction, reinforcing perceived choice and adaptability in the total rewards offering.
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