About Meraki Labs
Meraki Labs is at the forefront of India's deep-tech innovation landscape, operating as a dynamic venture studio founded by visionary entrepreneur Mukesh Bansal (Founder - Myntra, Cure Fit) and Peeyush Ranjan (Former Google VP and Flipkart CTO). Our mission is to build and rapidly scale AI-first, "moonshot" startups—transforming groundbreaking ideas into next-generation industry leaders. Through a hands-on, intensive partnership model, we work closely with exceptional founders, driving these ventures from concept to impact.
We are looking for a visionary Chief Financial Officer to serve as the financial cornerstone of our Venture Studio. In this role, you won't just be managing books; you will be architecting the financial frameworks for an entire ecosystem of high-growth startups.
From overseeing fund deployment and LP reporting to advising portfolio CEOs on unit economics and runway optimization, you will play a pivotal role in driving capital efficiency and investor readiness across our entire portfolio.
Fund & Portfolio Financial Management
Oversee financial management of funds deployed across multiple portfolio startups
Design and implement financial frameworks, controls, and reporting standards across the portfolio
Monitor cash flow, burn rates, and runway for each portfolio company
Lead fund accounting, LP reporting, and compliance with fund documentation
Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis
Drive financial planning (FP&A) for the venture studio and individual portfolio companies
Build and maintain financial models for portfolio businesses at various growth stages
Advise startup leadership on financial strategy, pricing models, and unit economics
Identify opportunities for cost optimization and capital efficiency across ventures
Compliance, Legal & Risk Management
Ensure statutory compliance for the studio entity and all portfolio companies (ROC, GST, TDS, FEMA, etc.)
Oversee audits, tax planning, and regulatory filings
Manage legal agreements, term sheets, shareholder agreements, and investment documentation
Establish robust risk management frameworks across the portfolio
Education
CA (Chartered Accountant) / CPA / MBA Finance from a reputed institution
CFA or equivalent qualification is a plus
Experience
15+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
Prior experience working with venture capital, PE funds, or a venture studio is highly preferred
Demonstrated track record of managing finances for multiple business entities simultaneously
Hands-on experience with startup fundraising, cap table structuring, and investor relations
Technical Skills
Deep expertise in Indian financial regulations (Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI, Income Tax, GST)
Strong knowledge of fund structures, DPIIT/SEBI AIF Category regulations
Proficiency in financial modelling, valuation methods (DCF, comparables, precedents)
Familiarity with ERP systems (Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Tally, SAP, or equivalent)
What we are looking for
Strategic thinker who can also execute at the ground level. Being hands-on is a must
You are comfortable working from the office 5 days a week from HSR Bengaluru
High ownership mindset with the ability to context-switch across multiple portfolio companies
Startup-savvy — comfortable with ambiguity, rapid change, and zero-to-one environments
Exceptional communication skills to interface with Founders, Boards, and Investors
Strong ethical compass and commitment to financial integrity
Collaborative team player who can build and inspire finance teams across ventures