Partner - Energy Storage & New Grid

Description of RoleColbridge Ventures is a growth advisory firm for climatetech startups. We act as fractional commercial execs within clients' management teams to accelerate the growth and financing of early stage deeptech firms operating in the climate arena. We are all former founders and operators, with decades of commercial expertise, committed to supporting the development of technologies that combat climate change.As we've grown beyond our existing capacity, we are looking for another Partner to take on some of our upcoming roles in Energy Storage & New Grid and bring in new projects.Key aspects of the role are:Work alongside client management teams to refine commercial strategy, develop sales models, fill pipelines, test marketing channels, and structure partnershipsWrite fundraising materials and support clients in delivering high quality pitches and securing fundsBuild a deep and extensive network among climatetech VCs and acceleratorsReach out to climatetech startups to develop Colbridge's sales pipelineContribute thought leadership content to enhance Colbridge Ventures' stature as a go-to commercial partner for climatetech startupsSupport the development of internal tools to enhance our collective effectivenessAlthough most of our work is remote, you'll need to be based in Europe and expected to travel to London 2-3 times per year The Partner team act primarily independently on specific clients. As an entrepreneurial position, you'd be expected to cover yourself through income from your own dealflow that we will help you bring in.Ideal CandidateYou are a former climatetech founder or early employee who has successfully grown the company and seek to continue to work in hands-on roles within climatetech startupsYou're looking for the challenge and thrill of being part of the leadership team of climatetech start-ups but without the all-in risk of being associated with being in just oneHave at least 3 years commercial experience in Energy Storage & New Grid, working to grow the company and ideally helping to raise fundsYou've led and mentored tech teams and ideally have some consulting experienceSome technical background, whether through a university education in science/engineering subjects or work experience in technical environmentsYou're whip smart, easy to work with, and have high energy positivityQualificationsBachelor's degree or above3+ years' commercial and fundraising experience in Energy Storage & New Grid startups10+ years' experience in commercial roles in the technology startup sectorFounder or early employee of a climatetech startupScience/engineering academic background or substantial experience in science/engineering-based companiesExcellent interpersonal and verbal communication skillsStrong leadership, people management, and team building skills