500 Global is a venture capital firm with $2.2B in assets under management investing in more than 3000 companies across 80 countries. With a global team of 180 members in 27 countries we partner with founders investors and governments to build thriving startup ecosystems through innovation and capital.
We are seeking a highly experienced investment professional to help advance 500 Globals climate investment efforts focusing on emerging markets and scalable solutions across the Global South. This role will play a key part in identifying high-impact opportunities and supporting the growth of companies addressing critical climate challenges. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in climate-focused investing a proven record of delivering measurable climate and financial outcomes and a strong network across the climate capital stack and founder ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and evaluate high-quality direct investment opportunities from seed through Series A/B stages with a focus on climate sectors including CleanTech AgriTech NatureTech and related sustainability fields.
- Lead investment execution across the full lifecycleevaluation structuring negotiation and closing.
- Provide hands-on support to founders and management teams in emerging markets particularly in navigating complex regulatory environments scaling in resource-constrained contexts and building resilient sustainable business models.
- Monitor portfolio performance using financial operational and climate impact metrics; make informed recommendations on follow-ons strategic support and exit pathways aligned with fund objectives.
- Engage actively with limited partners DFIs catalytic funders and co-investors helping to communicate the funds activities and strengthen alignment around our investment thesis.
- Stay informed on emerging technologies macro trends and policy developments shaping climate innovation to support investment decision-making.
- Collaborate closely with the broader investment team to drive portfolio success and foster partnerships across our climate initiatives.
Requirements
Key Requirements
- Extensive venture capital or growth investing experience with a clear focus on climate-focused sectors and scalable solutions in emerging markets.
- Demonstrated track record of backing or building ventures that delivered intentional measurable climate outcomes (mitigation resilience adaptation) alongside strong financial performance.
- Strong sector fluencyunderstanding how AgriTech CleanTech and NatureTech solutions operate in emerging markets and ideally experience scaling technology in resource-constrained environments.
- Well-established network across the climate capital landscape including DFIs catalytic funders institutional LPs and high-impact founder ecosystems.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to represent the funds work effectively across diverse audiences.
- Deep commitment to sustainability and ethical investment practices fully aligned with 500 Globals mission and values.
- Location is flexible; we are open to the right candidate based anywhere globally.
500 Global is a venture capital firm with $2.2B in assets under management investing in more than 3000 companies across 80 countries. With a global team of 180 members in 27 countries we partner with founders investors and governments to build thriving startup ecosystems through innovation and capit...
500 Global is a venture capital firm with $2.2B in assets under management investing in more than 3000 companies across 80 countries. With a global team of 180 members in 27 countries we partner with founders investors and governments to build thriving startup ecosystems through innovation and capital.
We are seeking a highly experienced investment professional to help advance 500 Globals climate investment efforts focusing on emerging markets and scalable solutions across the Global South. This role will play a key part in identifying high-impact opportunities and supporting the growth of companies addressing critical climate challenges. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in climate-focused investing a proven record of delivering measurable climate and financial outcomes and a strong network across the climate capital stack and founder ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and evaluate high-quality direct investment opportunities from seed through Series A/B stages with a focus on climate sectors including CleanTech AgriTech NatureTech and related sustainability fields.
- Lead investment execution across the full lifecycleevaluation structuring negotiation and closing.
- Provide hands-on support to founders and management teams in emerging markets particularly in navigating complex regulatory environments scaling in resource-constrained contexts and building resilient sustainable business models.
- Monitor portfolio performance using financial operational and climate impact metrics; make informed recommendations on follow-ons strategic support and exit pathways aligned with fund objectives.
- Engage actively with limited partners DFIs catalytic funders and co-investors helping to communicate the funds activities and strengthen alignment around our investment thesis.
- Stay informed on emerging technologies macro trends and policy developments shaping climate innovation to support investment decision-making.
- Collaborate closely with the broader investment team to drive portfolio success and foster partnerships across our climate initiatives.
Requirements
Key Requirements
- Extensive venture capital or growth investing experience with a clear focus on climate-focused sectors and scalable solutions in emerging markets.
- Demonstrated track record of backing or building ventures that delivered intentional measurable climate outcomes (mitigation resilience adaptation) alongside strong financial performance.
- Strong sector fluencyunderstanding how AgriTech CleanTech and NatureTech solutions operate in emerging markets and ideally experience scaling technology in resource-constrained environments.
- Well-established network across the climate capital landscape including DFIs catalytic funders institutional LPs and high-impact founder ecosystems.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to represent the funds work effectively across diverse audiences.
- Deep commitment to sustainability and ethical investment practices fully aligned with 500 Globals mission and values.
- Location is flexible; we are open to the right candidate based anywhere globally.
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