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Precision  ·  Discipline  ·  Edge

Our own capital. India's next builders. A discipline that gives back.

Trade with discipline.
Build with purpose.

NextScorpio Investments is a proprietary trading house that turns the rigor of the markets into backing for India's founders — investing as a committed equity partner, and returning a share of every success to the communities we grow within.

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Proprietary capital only · No client funds · No promises — only conviction

Trade

Discipline first

Technology-driven, risk-managed trading of our own capital. Every position is ours, and every rupee of profit is earned before it is deployed.

Fund

Back the overlooked

We channel those profits into startups and small businesses that mainstream funding passes over — coming in as an equity partner, not a lender of promises.

Uplift

Give it back

A share of every year's success is committed to CSR and charitable work, because capital that builds should also lift the ground it stands on.

What we do

An engine of self-made capital.

One disciplined source of capital, put to work for the people building India's next generation of businesses.

NextScorpio Investments begins where most firms end: with capital that is entirely our own. We do not manage, pool, or accept money from the public. We trade only what is ours — and that single principle shapes everything that follows.

The discipline of the markets funds the mission. Profit generated through careful, technology-led trading is deployed into startups and small businesses as patient, hands-on capital. When we back a venture, we do so as an official equity partner — sharing the risk, the work, and the outcome.

Our near-term focus is deliberate. We are first standing up a small circle of ventures alongside trusted contacts we know well, with NextScorpio funding them and joining formally as an equity partner. It is how we build a real track record — proof before scale — on the way to backing founders far beyond our own network.

The gap we exist to close is India's early-funding gap: too many capable founders, too little capital reaching them. We intend to be one honest answer to that.

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We invest only what is ours — and we invest it in people.
The NextScorpio principle
About us

Built on conviction, not on other people's money.

An evolution of a trading practice into something larger — a house where returns and responsibility are held to the same standard.

NextScorpio Investments grew out of a simple belief: that a good idea in India should never be stranded for want of backing. Founded by operators who came up through the markets, the firm pairs the precision of quantitative trading with the patience of a long-term builder. We keep our capital our own, our commitments clear, and our ambitions measured in the businesses and livelihoods we help create.

Our Mission

We put our own capital to work with rigor and conviction — turning the discipline of the markets into backing for the founders India too often overlooks. By 2031, we aim to stand behind 50 startups and small businesses as a true equity partner, and to commit a share of every year's profit to the communities that raise us. We invest only what is ours, and we invest it in people.

Our Vision

To become India's most respected house of self-made capital — powering 100 ventures and 10,000 livelihoods by 2035, where enterprise, integrity, and generosity compound as one, and no worthy idea is ever left waiting for the belief it deserves.

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Impact & CSR

Success worth sharing.

Charitable and community work is not a footnote to what we do — it is written into the mission itself.

Both founders came to this with a real appetite for giving back. As NextScorpio grows, so will its commitment to social responsibility — education, opportunity, and support for the communities that surround our ventures.

This page will hold the record of that work as it happens. For now, the calendar is open and the story is just beginning.

Upcoming activities

Announcements coming soon

Our first CSR and charitable initiatives will be published here. Check back as the schedule takes shape.

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Funded businesses

The portfolio we're building.

As we back ventures and welcome them as partners, their logos will live here — a growing map of the businesses we've helped stand up.

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We are recruiting

Build the engine with us.

We're a small, ambitious team in Chennai looking for sharp people who want ownership, not just a role. If you'd rather help build something from the ground up than maintain someone else's machine, read on.

Financial / Investment Analyst

Chennai · On-siteMid-levelFull-time

You turn markets, sectors, and company data into the analysis that shapes both our trading and our funding decisions.

What you'll do

  • Build financial models, valuations, and investment memos.
  • Track markets and sectors and translate them into clear, decision-ready notes.
  • Diligence prospective startups and small businesses ahead of funding.
  • Maintain dashboards and data sources that keep our view current.

What we're looking for

  • 3–5 years in equity/financial research, investment analysis, or a data-heavy finance role.
  • Strong modelling and spreadsheet skills; clear, structured writing.
  • Sound judgment and comfort working with incomplete information.
  • A finance qualification (CA / CFA / MBA-Finance) a plus.
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Quantitative Researcher

Chennai · On-siteMid-levelFull-time

You find and validate the edge — designing, testing, and refining the strategies behind our trading.

What you'll do

  • Research, prototype, and backtest systematic trading strategies.
  • Analyse market data for signals, regimes, and risk factors.
  • Stress-test ideas rigorously and document what works and why.
  • Work with developers to move validated strategies toward production.

What we're looking for

  • 3–5 years in quantitative research, systematic trading, or applied statistics.
  • Strong grasp of statistics, time-series, and backtesting pitfalls.
  • Fluency in Python (pandas, NumPy) and working with large datasets.
  • Intellectual honesty — you kill your own bad ideas quickly.
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Senior Investment Due Diligence & Underwriting Manager

Chennai · On-siteSenior7–12 years

You are the judgment at the centre of every funding decision — leading diligence and underwriting on prospective investments.

What you'll do

  • Lead end-to-end due diligence on prospective startups and small businesses.
  • Underwrite investments — assess viability, structure, and downside.
  • Own the underwriting and risk framework as the portfolio scales.
  • Prepare investment memos and recommendations that stand up to scrutiny.

What we're looking for

  • 7–12 years in investment diligence, underwriting, credit/investment risk, or transaction advisory.
  • Strong command of financial analysis, valuation, and deal structuring.
  • Independent judgment and the temperament to hold a firm line.
  • A relevant qualification (CA / CFA / MBA-Finance) a strong plus.
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Quant / Python Developer

Chennai · On-siteMid-levelFull-time

You turn research into robust, production-grade systems — the code the desk actually trades on.

What you'll do

  • Build and maintain trading, backtesting, and data pipelines in Python.
  • Productionise strategies from research into reliable, monitored systems.
  • Integrate broker/exchange and market-data APIs.
  • Write clean, tested code with an eye on latency and reliability.

What we're looking for

  • 3–5 years building Python systems, ideally in trading, fintech, or data.
  • Strong Python plus SQL; familiarity with pandas/NumPy and APIs.
  • Good engineering habits — testing, version control, clean architecture.
  • Bonus: experience with real-time or event-driven systems.
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System Engineer

Chennai · On-siteMid-levelFull-time

You keep the firm's infrastructure fast, secure, and always-on — the backbone the whole operation runs on.

What you'll do

  • Manage servers, networks, and cloud infrastructure and their uptime.
  • Own backups, monitoring, security hardening, and access controls.
  • Support the trading and data systems' reliability and performance.
  • Automate deployment and routine operations.

What we're looking for

  • 3–5 years in systems / DevOps / infrastructure engineering.
  • Linux, networking, and cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure) proficiency.
  • Scripting (Bash/Python) and infrastructure-as-code familiarity.
  • A security-first, reliability-minded approach.
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Operations Risk Analyst

Chennai · On-siteMid-levelFull-time

You keep trading and operational risk inside sensible limits, so conviction never tips into recklessness.

What you'll do

  • Monitor trading exposure and operational risk in real time and over the cycle.
  • Maintain exposure limits, stress tests, and risk reporting.
  • Flag concentrations, breaches, and control gaps early and clearly.
  • Help build the risk framework as the book and portfolio grow.

What we're looking for

  • 3–5 years in market, trading, or operational risk (or strong quantitative analysis).
  • Solid grasp of risk metrics, position sizing, and scenario analysis.
  • Fluency with data and a tool of choice (Python, R, or advanced spreadsheets).
  • The temperament to hold a firm line under pressure.
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Compliance Officer

Chennai · On-siteMid-levelFull-time

You keep the firm on the right side of every rule as it grows — turning regulation into clear, workable process.

What you'll do

  • Build and maintain compliance policies, registers, and controls.
  • Track applicable regulation and keep the firm aligned with it.
  • Run KYC/AML checks and record-keeping for counterparties and ventures.
  • Prepare for audits and liaise with regulators and advisors.

What we're looking for

  • 3–6 years in compliance, risk, or regulatory roles (financial services preferred).
  • Working knowledge of Indian financial/company regulation.
  • Meticulous, process-minded, and comfortable saying no when needed.
  • A relevant qualification (law, finance, or compliance certification) a plus.
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Legal Counsel (Retainer)

Chennai · On-siteRetainer · Part-timeMid–Senior

You are our legal backbone on call — reviewing agreements and keeping our deals and structure sound.

What you'll do

  • Draft and review investment, equity, vendor, and employment agreements.
  • Advise on deal structuring, corporate governance, and compliance.
  • Manage filings, contracts, and legal risk across the business.
  • Be the point of contact for legal questions as they arise.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years practising corporate / commercial law, ideally with investments or M&A.
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Available on a flexible retainer basis.
  • Enrolled advocate / qualified to practise in India.
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Operations Manager

Chennai · On-siteMid-levelFull-time

You make the whole operation run — the person who keeps people, processes, and the office moving.

What you'll do

  • Own day-to-day operations, vendors, facilities, and internal processes.
  • Coordinate across trading, finance, and the founders to remove friction.
  • Set up and improve systems, SOPs, and tooling as the firm scales.
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and team logistics.

What we're looking for

  • 4–7 years in operations, business ops, or office/administration management.
  • Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable owning many moving parts.
  • Strong communication and vendor-management skills.
  • A build-it-from-scratch, get-things-done mindset.
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Senior Accountant

Chennai · On-siteMid-levelFull-time

You keep the firm's numbers precise and its records current — the quiet backbone everyone relies on.

What you'll do

  • Own bookkeeping, ledgers, reconciliations, and month-end close.
  • Maintain accurate records of investments, holdings, and returns.
  • Prepare financial statements, MIS, and periodic reporting.
  • Support taxation, statutory compliance, and audit readiness.

What we're looking for

  • 4–7 years in accounting or finance operations.
  • Hands-on with accounting software (Tally, Zoho Books, or similar) and spreadsheets.
  • Strong grasp of Indian tax and statutory requirements.
  • A finance/accounting qualification (B.Com / M.Com / CA-Inter) preferred.
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Executive Assistant

Chennai · On-siteMid-levelFull-time

You are the founders' force multiplier — keeping calendars, communications, and priorities running smoothly.

What you'll do

  • Manage calendars, meetings, travel, and correspondence for the founders.
  • Prepare documents, briefs, and follow-ups; track action items.
  • Coordinate across teams and external partners.
  • Handle confidential information with discretion.

What we're looking for

  • 3–6 years as an EA, PA, or in a senior administrative role.
  • Exceptional organisation, communication, and attention to detail.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities.
  • Absolute discretion and professionalism.
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Marketing Manager

Chennai · On-siteMid-levelIndustry experience

You own how NextScorpio shows up in the world — the brand, the digital presence, and the story.

What you'll do

  • Shape and steward the brand across web, social, and outreach.
  • Plan and run campaigns, content, and events that build trust and reach.
  • Build the pipeline of founders and partners who want to work with us.
  • Translate strategy into a clear, consistent public voice.

What we're looking for

  • 4–7 years in marketing with real industry experience (finance/fintech/venture a plus).
  • A track record of building an audience or brand from an early stage.
  • Strong instincts for positioning, storytelling, and digital channels.
  • Hands-on — you both plan and execute.
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Business Development Manager

Chennai · On-siteMid-levelFull-time

You open doors and build the relationships that grow our pipeline of ventures and partners.

What you'll do

  • Source and build relationships with founders, small businesses, and partners.
  • Manage the top of the funnel — outreach, meetings, and follow-through.
  • Represent NextScorpio at events and in the ecosystem.
  • Work with the investment team to qualify and hand off opportunities.

What we're looking for

  • 4–7 years in business development, partnerships, or sales (finance/venture a plus).
  • Strong network-building, communication, and relationship skills.
  • Self-driven, target-oriented, and comfortable owning a pipeline.
  • Genuine interest in startups and India's funding landscape.
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Contact us

Let's talk opportunities.

Founders, small businesses, and partners exploring a collaboration — we'd like to hear from you.