Careers

We invest in the hard end of the energy transition.

Infrastructure, hardware, industrial systems. Built to scale. Built to last.

Careers here span the fund and our portfolio companies; these are for those who want proximity to real technology and real decisions.

Open roles

VP - Energy Technologies
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Key Responsibilities

  • Build and continuously refine Transition VC’s Energy Transition Technology Thesis, covering emerging technologies, innovation trends, and future opportunities.
  • Lead technology due diligence (Tech DD) for potential investments, including architecture review, scalability, IP assessment, and technology roadmaps.
  • Evaluate the technical strength of startups, including product maturity, engineering practices, data, security, and long-term feasibility.
  • Engage closely with startup CTOs, Product/Development teams, scientists, and technical founders to understand technology vision and execution capability.
  • Support investment teams by translating complex technical concepts into clear investment insights.
  • Identify technology risks and opportunities across portfolio companies and advise founders on technical strategy where required.
  • Stay updated on energy transition innovations, R&D developments, and relevant regulatory or industry shifts.
  • Represent Transition VC in technical discussions, conferences, and ecosystem forums.

Key Requirements

  • 8–10 years of experience in technology leadership roles or senior technical roles in startups, energy companies, or research-driven organizations.
  • Strong background in energy, climate, deep-tech, or industrial technologies.
  • Proven experience conducting or supporting technology due diligence for startups or scale-ups.
  • Ability to engage credibly with CTOs, engineers, scientists, and researchers.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect technology depth to business and investment outcomes.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in energy transition, climate tech, renewables, storage, EVs, hydrogen, grid tech, or related sectors.
  • Exposure to R&D, product commercialisation, or applied research.
  • Prior experience working with VCs, investors, or corporate innovation teams is a plus.

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VP - Manufacturing
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Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and support manufacturing readiness and scalability of startups and SMEs across the portfolio.
  • Lead manufacturing due diligence for potential investments, including plant layout, processes, capex planning, vendor strategy, and scalability.
  • Advise portfolio companies on setting up shop floors and manufacturing plants (A–Z) — from site selection and layout to commissioning and ramp-up.
  • Support process optimization, quality systems, cost efficiency, and yield improvement.
  • Work closely with founders, operations heads, and plant leadership to drive manufacturing excellence and scale.
  • Assess risks related to supply chain, capacity planning, tooling, and automation.
  • Leverage industry best practices across mechanical, electrical, and industrial manufacturing.
  • Represent Transition VC in technical and manufacturing discussions with partners, vendors, and stakeholders.

Key Requirements

  • 8–12 years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles within energy, industrial, or heavy manufacturing environments.
  • Prior experience scaling startups or SMEs on the manufacturing side is strongly preferred.
  • Hands-on experience in building manufacturing plants and shop floors from scratch.
  • Strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering.
  • Experience in sectors such as: Automobile & auto components, electrical equipment manufacturing, energy (oil & gas, renewables), Solar cells/modules, wind turbines, or related energy infrastructure
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capex planning, quality systems, and operations scaling.
  • Ability to work closely with founders and investment teams to translate manufacturing capability into scalable growth.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in renewable energy manufacturing or energy transition technologies.
  • Exposure to automation, lean manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 practices.
  • Prior experience working with investors, PE/VC-backed companies, or rapid scale-up environments.

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VP - Exit Planning & Startup Fundraising
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Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support fundraising efforts for portfolio companies across Series A, B, and C rounds, including preparation, positioning, and investor engagement.
  • Actively manage portfolio companies, working closely with founders on growth strategy, financial planning, and capital structuring.
  • Build, maintain, and leverage relationships with domestic and international VCs, growth funds, and strategic investors; drive B2B and cross-fund collaboration for capital raises.
  • Plan and execute exit strategies for portfolio companies, including M&A, secondary sales, and strategic partnerships.
  • Support M&A transactions, including deal structuring, negotiations, due diligence, and execution.
  • Track and report portfolio performance, fundraising milestones, and exit readiness to Managing Partners.
  • Work closely with founders to refine investor narratives, pitch decks, and data rooms.
  • Represent Transition VC in investor meetings, demo days, and industry forums.

Key Requirements

  • 8–12 years of relevant experience in Venture Capital, Private Equity, or Investment Banking, with strong exposure to startup fundraising and M&A.
  • Proven track record of successfully raising capital for startups (Series A/B/C); candidates should be able to clearly demonstrate quantum of funds raised.
  • Strong VC network and existing investor relationships.
  • Hands-on experience in Mergers & Acquisitions, exits, or strategic transactions.
  • Excellent financial modelling, valuation, and deal-structuring skills.
  • Strong communication and relationship-management capabilities.
  • Ability to work closely with founders, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with high-growth startups/VC’s across multiple sectors.
  • Prior experience reporting directly to Managing Partners or senior leadership.
  • MBA / CA / CFA or equivalent qualification preferred.

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VP - Compliance
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Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure full compliance with SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012, and other applicable securities laws.
  • Liaise with SEBI, RBI, and other regulatory authorities on filings, audits, and inspection requirements.
  • Monitor and ensure timely filing of all statutory reports, disclosures, and returns, including quarterly and annual compliance reports.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in SEBI and other relevant regulations affecting VC and PE operations.
  • Review and update compliance manuals, policies, and procedures to reflect latest regulatory changes.
  • Coordinate with Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), Limited Partners (LPs), and offshore fund entities to ensure adherence to FEMA, FPI, and cross-border investment regulations. Oversee KYC, AML, and FATCA/CRS compliance for foreign investors.
  • Supervise compliance checks for fund formation, fundraising, capital deployment, and exits.
  • Conduct regular compliance reviews and risk assessments. Identify potential compliance gaps and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Serve as the primary compliance point of contact for investors, regulators, and legal advisors.
  • Manage due diligence processes during fund-raising and investment transactions.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

  • Chartered Accountant / Company Secretary / with strong regulatory background.
  • 5-8 years of experience in compliance roles within Venture Capital, Private Equity, or Investment Banking firms.
  • In-depth understanding of SEBI AIF Regulations, FEMA, Companies Act, and relevant RBI guidelines.
  • Experience dealing with foreign institutional investors and cross-border investment structures.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and process management abilities.
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AVP - Portfolio Investments
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Key Responsibilities

  • Lead or support investment transactions across the full lifecycle, including sourcing, underwriting, due diligence, structuring, and closing.
  • Develop, build, and maintain complex financial models to evaluate investment opportunities, assess returns, and analyze risk scenarios.
  • Conduct in-depth industry, market, and competitive research to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
  • Prepare detailed investment memoranda and presentations, and clearly communicate findings to senior management and investment committees.
  • Monitor and analyze the performance of existing portfolio investments, identifying risks, opportunities, and value-creation initiatives.
  • Collaborate with legal, tax, accounting, and external advisors to support deal structuring, documentation, operations and execution.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, investment partners, lenders, and external advisors.
  • Support fundraising activities, investor relations, and capital deployment strategies, as needed.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

  • Expertise in Investment Management and portfolio analysis
  • Strong background in Investments and sound knowledge of financial marketsProficiency in conducting Due Diligence and assessing opportunities
  • Proficiency in conducting Due Diligence and assessing opportunities
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to develop and execute effective Investment Strategies
  • Excellent analytical, communication, operations and decision-making skills
  • Collaborate with legal, tax, accounting, and external advisors to support deal structuring, documentation, operations and execution.
  • Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Prior experience in venture capital, private equity, or related fields is a plu

Qualifications:

  • CA, CFA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent qualifications
  • 5 to 7 years of relevant experience

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