Venture Partner - EMEA (Pathway to Operating Partner)
Job Description
Venture Partner (Pathway to Operating Partner) EMEA
Short Application Form: https://forms.gle/KwGwLLogViJ8cxru9
About Cool Climate Collective
Cool Climate Collective is a community and investment initiative designed to accelerate climate innovation by supporting early-stage startups building solutions that fundamentally reshape our relationship with the planet. We invest in visionary founders creating scalable, systems-driven technologies that address climate challenges while elevating the human experience in ways both measurable and deeply felt.
At Cool Climate Collective, we dont just invest in climate tech, we invest in the inevitability of transformation. We see climate not as a vertical, but as a signal, reshaping every industry, every balance sheet, and every supply chain. Our approach is pragmatic, thesis-driven, and frontier-focused: we leverage macro trends, early inflection signals, and systems foresight to back the companies that will define the next economy, not just adapt to it.We operate with a long-view lens that blends first-principles thinking with futures literacy, helping us identify catalytic opportunities before they become consensus bets.
About the Role
We&aposre seeking a Venture Partner to lead our investor and venture relationships across Emerging Markets, Europe, and Asia (EMEA), with a clear trajectory toward becoming an Operating Partner or Co-General Partner in our EMEA-focused funds.Initially based preferably out of Dubai, this role emphasizes investor engagement, ecosystem building, and deal sourcing, evolving into deeper operational leadership and strategic fund management.
We believe that true climate innovation requires understanding and reframing human behavior and perception, alongside technical advancements.
Key Responsibilities
Phase 1: Venture Partner
Investor Relations & Community Building:
- Build authentic relationships with LPs, family offices, institutional investors, and stakeholders across EMEA, aligning with their climate and sustainability goals.
- Represent Cool Climate Collective at key forums, positioning us as empathetic thought leaders in climate investing.
Venture Ecosystem Leadership:
- Act as the primary representative of Cool Climate Collective in regional venture communities.
- Identify and nurture high-potential founders and opportunities, strategically expanding deal flow and influence.
- Leverage our 1000+ member global network of subject matter experts to conduct due diligence and run investment committees, shortlisting founders and technologies aligned with our futurist-driven investment theses across various climate sector opportunities.
Narrative & Thought Leadership:
- Craft compelling narratives around investments, highlighting psychological value and human-centered outcomes alongside financial returns.
Phase 2: Operating Partner
Strategic Fund Leadership:
- Shape and execute fund strategy, fundraising, and portfolio construction for our EMEA-focused funds.
- Drive operational impact based on insights from initial investor relationships and venture development.
Founder Mentorship & Operational Impact:
- Mentor and advise portfolio founders, reframing challenges into strategic opportunities.
- Foster mindful leadership emphasizing psychological resilience, creativity, and authenticity.
Global Integration & Expansion:
- Collaborate with global teams, ensuring EMEA initiatives align seamlessly with strategic objectives.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We seek a visionary partner who understands the power of perception and narrative to shape impactful climate investments, and who can also leverage modern tools and workflows to enhance decision-making:
Investment & Entrepreneurial Experience:
- Proven track record in venture capital, private equity, or entrepreneurial leadership in deep tech (AI, Robotics, Climate, Space) sectors.
- Skilled in translating complex concepts into impactful narratives.
Deep Regional Connectivity:
- Extensive relationships within EMEA investment dynamics, especially emerging markets.
- Proven ability to build trust across diverse cultures and business environments.
Sector Insight:
- Expertise in tech domains (renewable energy, storage, agriculture).
- Awareness of innovations from academia, research, and entrepreneurial hubs.
- Connections to adjacent industry decision-makers (or ability to get in touch) for portfolio growth.
Psychological Acuity & Soft Skills:
- Exceptional gravitas, authenticity, and emotional intelligence.
- Familiarity with AI-powered tools and workflows; comfort adopting in-house tools to support diligence, outreach, and operational collaboration.
- Ability to integrate modern productivity platforms into venture operations without losing sight of human insight and narrative resonance.
- Proven catalytic leadership and strategic guidance grounded in empathy.
- Purposeful Impact: Lead impactful climate solutions enhancing human experience and planetary health.
- Influential Network: Collaborate with a curated global community shaping climate futures.
- Personal & Professional Growth: Clear path toward operational and strategic leadership.
- Recognition & Fulfillment: Influence tech innovation narratives and market perceptions.
Location:
Preferred: Dubai, UAE.
Application Process- Application Form: Please submit via https://forms.gle/KwGwLLogViJ8cxru9
- First-Round Interview: Shortlisted candidates invited to a 15-minute interview with senior partners.
- Second-Round Interview: A 45-minute in-depth interview with leadership.
- Final Details: Offer formulation with tailored adjustments. Target start date in Q4 2025.
Contact
For questions regarding the role or the broader program offering, especially for those seeking deeper exposure to the venture and deep tech ecosystem, including investment workflows and founder evaluation processes, please contact:
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