Co-Founder(With Investment)

Company Description LocalButcher is a food-tech startup that connects customers with trusted local butcher shops to deliver fresh, high-quality meat directly to their doorstep. The company focuses on supporting local businesses while offering fast, reliable delivery and fresh cuts every day. Customers can easily browse and order through the LocalButcher app or website, making the purchasing experience simple and convenient. Built on the principles of quality, locality, and technology-driven efficiency, LocalButcher aims to modernize the way fresh meat is bought and delivered.Role Description The Co-Founder (With Investment) role is a full-time remote position focused on driving LocalButcher’s growth and strategic direction. Day-to-day responsibilities include shaping business strategy, overseeing operations, and collaborating on product and technology decisions to enhance the customer experience. The Co-Founder will lead business development efforts, build partnerships with local butcher shops, and contribute to marketing and sales initiatives to grow market presence. This role also involves monitoring key performance metrics, conducting market research, and making data-informed decisions to scale the company sustainably. The ideal candidate is prepared to contribute capital, take ownership of core business functions, and work closely with the founding team to build and refine the brand.Who we're looking forWe're looking for an entrepreneurial Co-Founder who is willing to invest capital as well as actively build the company.This is not a passive investor position. The ideal person should be willing to take ownership, work alongside the founder, make decisions, solve operational problems and help scale LocalButcher across Hyderabad and eventually other cities.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and drive growth, operations and market expansion.Build strategies to acquire customers and increase repeat orders.Expand LocalButcher's network of neighbourhood butcher shops.Develop scalable vendor onboarding and management processes.Improve order fulfilment, delivery operations and customer experience.Build partnerships with meat brands, delivery providers and other ecosystem partners.Track unit economics including CAC, AOV, margins, delivery costs and retention.Recruit and manage teams as the business scales.Participate in product and business strategy alongside the founder.Help prepare the company for angel/VC fundraising.Build relationships with investors, strategic partners and potential enterprise partners.Take genuine ownership of LocalButcher's success rather than operating as an employee.Investment & EquityThe selected Co-Founder will be expected to make a meaningful financial investment in LocalButcherEquity will be determined based on factors including:Investment amount + role commitment + relevant experience + responsibilities + long-term contribution.The final structure, shareholder rights, vesting and responsibilities would be documented through appropriate legal agreements.Ideal ProfileWe're particularly interested in someone with experience in one or more of:Startups • Operations • Growth • Quick Commerce • FoodTech • E-commerce • Marketplace businesses • Logistics • FMCG • D2C • FundraisingPrior founder experience is valuable but not mandatory.More importantly, we're looking for someone who:Thinks like an owner.Is comfortable operating in an early-stage environment.Can execute rather than only advise.Understands the Hyderabad market.Is willing to work hands-on during the early stages.Believes in building a scalable business around India's neighbourhood butcher ecosystem.What You GetAn opportunity to join LocalButcher at an early stage and build the company as a Co-Founder rather than joining later as an employee.You will have meaningful participation in strategy, growth and company building, with equity aligned to your investment and contribution.Interested?Send a short introduction covering:Your background | Why LocalButcher interests you | What you can bring to the company | Expected level of involvement | Indicative investment rangeLocalButcher Fresh meat from your neighbourhood butcher. Hyderabad, India