Hashed Emergent is an early stage crypto VC fund investing in emerging market opportunities, specifically in India and Africa.
Hashed Emergent is part of the Hashed group (Hashed is one of the world's most active crypto VCs), and was launched in 2022. Hashed Emergent is currently investing out of its first fund, which is anchored by Hashed and backed by some of the world’s leading financial and strategic investors from the crypto space.
Based in Bangalore, with a presence in Singapore, Nigeria and Thailand, Hashed Emergent has become one of the largest capital allocators in India and Africa for crypto, and is currently the only active India-focused VC backing crypto founders.
Hashed Emergent is also a leader in ecosystem initiatives - hosting two editions of India’s leading crypto conference, India Blockchain Week, and authoring the industry’s flagship annual report - India Web3 Landscape Report.
You will work closely with company leadership to manage our balance sheet, capitalize on opportunities, mitigate risks, and directly support some of the earliest Web3 companies building the future of the internet via Hashed Emergent. As the finance point of contact, you will help strategize how to invest and manage funds efficiently.
Role & Responsibilities:
Own recurring FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning
Apply understanding of VC/fund management processes (from fund launch to liquidation), even if you have not experienced the full lifecycle firsthand, you should have a knowledge on the process and workflow
Develop and implement financial infrastructure and automation to support business growth
Stay updated on industry best practices, advising leadership and supporting projects accordingly
Collaborate with portfolio companies to adopt best practices in financial planning
Lead year-end financial activities, including tax strategy, audits, and statutory reporting
Contribute to portfolio company fundraising and M&A decision-making
Drive standardization and automation projects to improve process efficiency
Prepare and present periodic financial reports and audit findings to leadership
Manage cashflow and prepare runway dashboard reports
Provide ongoing finance-related recommendations to leadership
Lead strategic financial analysis across teams with a deep understanding of Hashed Emergent’s financial statements and priorities
Manage and optimize relationships with third-party accounting vendors and service providers in partnership with team leads
Monitor macroeconomic trends, the Web3 ecosystem, and internal developments to enable agile financial decision-making
Provide financial insights and due diligence to support portfolio company fundraising and M&A transactions
Own and run new initiatives in finance streams as per market needs
Qualifications:
Qualified CA, CFA, or CMA
2+ years’ experience in business finance at a high-growth company, top-tier consulting firm, or investment firm (VC/PE)
Strong knowledge in VC / PE / Fund operation - work experience in a fund will be a best fit
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Proven financial modeling experience, including building financial statements, creating projections, and sensitivity analysis.
Ability to communicate effectively across teams and leadership, translating financial data into strategic insights.
Experience in bookkeeping, auditing, tax preparation, and financial reporting.
Track record of maintaining accurate balance sheets and creating data-driven budgets for cross-functional teams.
Ability to collaborate with company leadership on key investment and financial decisions.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
Work experience in a high-growth company, startup, investment firm, or VC firm.
Web3 expertise, including familiarity with DeFi, tokenomics, and on-chain financial management.
Experience managing high-value transactions, including M&A, CAPEX, and token-based transactions.
Ability to manage third-party vendors and optimize expense structures.
Ability to work independently while also contributing to cross-functional teams.
Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure, entrepreneurial environment with a strong sense of ownership.
Why Join Us?
Be at the forefront of Web3 finance and shape financial strategies for pioneering companies.
Work alongside top industry professionals in a high-growth, innovative environment.
Gain hands-on exposure to investments, portfolio management, and financial decision-making in the Web3 space.
If you’re passionate about finance and excited by the intersection of traditional finance, Web3, and venture investing, we’d love to hear from you!
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to karthik@hashed.com; along with on-chain proofs of being crypto-native, summary on your VC experience, links to blogs/articles you have published, or video demos of your AI expertise are welcome!