Job Description

Description of Role

As we've grown beyond our existing capacity, we are looking for another Partner to work with the team to develop new opportunities to commercialise the industrial biotechnology space.

Key Responsibilities

Work alongside client management teams to refine commercial strategy, develop sales models, fill pipelines, test marketing channels, and structure partnerships
Write fundraising materials and support clients in delivering high quality pitches and securing funds
Reach out to climatetech startups to develop Colbridge's sales pipeline
Contribute thought leadership content to enhance Colbridge Ventures' stature as a go-to commercial partner for climatetech startups
Support the development of internal tools to enhance our collective effectiveness

Work Arrangement

Although most of our work is remote, you'll need to be based in Europe and expected to travel to London a few 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 Candidate

You 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 startups
You'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 one
Have at least 3 years commercial experience in Industrial Biotech, working to grow the company and ideally helping to raise funds
You've led and mentored tech teams and ideally have some consulting experience
Some technical background, whether through a university education in science/engineering subjects or work experience in technical environments
You're whip smart, easy to work with, and have high energy positivity

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or above
3+ years' commercial and fundraising experience in Industrial Biotech startups
10+ years' experience in commercial roles in the technology startup sector
Founder or early employee of a climatetech startup
Science/engineering academic background or substantial experience in science/engineering-based companies
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership, people management, and team building skills

About the Company

Colbridge 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. We are building a deep and extensive network among climatetech VCs and accelerators to aid the pipeline.

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