Partner/Principal
City of London, London
optimisel / Partner - Climate Tech Venture Capital๐ Location: London๐ Level: Principal / Partner๐ฑ Focus: Climate Tech, Series B-C InvestmentsAbout UsWe are a leading climate-focused venture capital firm investing in high-growth, high-impact companies at the Series B and C stages. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to a sustainable, net-zero economy by backing visionary founders and scaling transformative technologies. We invest across renewable energy, carbon removal, mobility, industrial ddecolonisation sustainable food & agriculture, and the circular economy.We are looking for a Principal or Partner to join our leadership team and play a pivotal role in sourcing, evaluating, and leading investments, while supporting our portfolio companies in scaling their impact. This is an opportunity to take on a senior leadership position within a fast-growing, mission-driven investment firm.Key Responsibilities๐ Investment Sourcing & ExecutionProactively source high-potential investment opportunities in climate tech at Series B and C.Build strong relationships with founders, entrepreneurs, and co-investors across the global climate ecosystem.Lead due diligence processes, evaluating companies on financials, commercial traction, technology, competitive landscape, and impact metrics.Structure deals, negotiate term sheets, and lead investment execution with legal teams.๐ Portfolio Value CreationServe as a board member or observer for selected portfolio companies.Provide strategic guidance, helping founders scale operations, optimize capital strategy, and navigate key challenges.Leverage your network to support business development, hiring, and partnerships for portfolio companies.๐ Market & Sector LeadershipTrack emerging trends in climate tech, regulatory shifts, and new investment opportunities.Develop and present investment theses within climate sub-sectors to the internal team and external stakeholders.Represent the firm at conferences, industry events, and in the media, contributing thought leadership on climate tech investing.๐ Fund & Team DevelopmentWork closely with LPs, supporting fundraising efforts and investor relations.Mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and mission-driven investing.What We're Looking Forโ
Experience: 6-12+ years in Venture Capital, Private Equity, Growth Equity, or Investment Banking, with a strong track record in climate tech or deep tech.โ
Investment Expertise: Proven ability to source, evaluate, and lead growth-stage investments (Series B & C).โ
Climate Tech Knowledge: Deep understanding of climate technologies, decarbonization, sustainability frameworks, and impact investing.โ
Financial & Strategic Acumen: Strong financial modelling, valuation, and deal structuring skills.โ
Network: Established relationships with founders, co-investors, and industry leaders in climate tech.โ
Leadership & Communication: Ability to represent the firm, serve on boards, and mentor team members.โ
Location & Travel: Based in Europe or willing to relocate/travel frequently to our offices and key hubs.Why Join Us?๐ Mission-Driven Investing - Work at the intersection of venture capital and climate impact.๐ก High-Growth Firm - Be part of a dynamic and ambitious team scaling a top-tier climate VC.๐ Lead & Influence - Take on a senior leadership role with significant autonomy and board-level exposure.๐ค World-Class Network - Collaborate with top founders, investors, and experts driving the climate transition.Piper Maddox is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.