About Net Zero Insights Net Zero Insights is a leading provider of market intelligence on climate tech startups, offering comprehensive insights and data to climate innovation professionals worldwide. Our flagship Net0 Platform provides access to thousands of startups, funding rounds, and investors, helping users track innovations, identify trends, and discover new opportunities in the climate tech ecosystem. Learn more at: https://netzeroinsights.com We are seeking a Team Lead – Funding Research to manage and support a team of researchers focused on identifying, curating, and integrating funding round data related to climate tech startups. This role is key to ensuring the accuracy, depth, and coverage of funding data on our platform. In addition to overseeing the team’s work, the role involves hands-on research, direct data entry of new funding rounds, and occasional contributions to startup scouting efforts. You’ll help build and maintain high-quality data that supports our mission of accelerating climate innovation. Key Responsibilities Research Oversight: Lead the identification, verification, and enrichment of funding round data related to climate tech startups across global markets. Hands-On Contribution: Actively research and add new funding rounds to the Net0 Platform to ensure real-time coverage of key developments. Team Management: Supervise and mentor a team of data researchers, providing guidance, feedback, and quality control to ensure high research standards. Process Improvement: Develop and maintain clear workflows, documentation, and best practices for sourcing and integrating funding data. Cross-Team Coordination: Collaborate with other internal teams to support data integration and platform enhancements. Scouting Support: Participate in scouting initiatives as needed, especially when identifying new companies with recent or upcoming funding activity. Data Quality: Ensure all information entered into the platform is timely, reliable, and aligned with internal taxonomy and data standards. Knowledge Development: Stay up to date with trends in climate tech investing, VC/PE markets, and relevant financial instruments to guide research priorities. Requirements Startup & Venture Expertise: Strong understanding of the startup/VC/PE ecosystem, including funding structures, investor types, and industry terminology. Leadership Skills: Minimum of 2 years of experience leading a funding research team, with a total of at least 4 years of professional experience in funding research domain. Proven ability to deliver high-quality results under tight timelines. Research Proficiency: Skilled at sourcing and validating data from press releases, databases, regulatory filings, and news outlets. Tech Comfort: Familiarity with tools such as CRMs, databases (e.g., PitchBook, Crunchbase, Tracxn), or internal data entry systems. Detail-Oriented: Commitment to data accuracy, consistency, and proper documentation. Strong Communicator: Ability to clearly communicate across teams and provide constructive feedback to junior researchers. Climate Interest: A strong personal interest in climate tech, sustainability, and innovation. Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary 22 days of paid vacation annually Up to 15 days of paid sick leave Flexible work schedule and remote-first work environment Opportunity to shape a critical data function in a fast-growing climate intelligence company
Senior Data Engineer About Net Zero Insights Net Zero Insights is a leading provider of market intelligence for the Net-Zero Economy, offering comprehensive insights, data, and research to climate innovation professionals worldwide. Our cutting-edge Net0 Platform provides access to thousands of startups/SMEs, deals, investors, market reports, and more, enabling users to discover new innovations, trends, and opportunities in the rapidly evolving world of climate technology. Learn more at: https://netzeroinsights.com/ At Net Zero Insights, our data infrastructure undergoes rapid daily growth due to the substantial volume of valuable information we gather. To sustain the seamless operation of this expanding database, we are actively searching for a highly skilled Python expert to join our team as a team leader. The successful candidate will manage our team of two data engineers, organise and assign tasks on Jira, and ensure a clean and efficient workflow. Candidates must have experience in both programming and team management, as well as strong communication skills, which are crucial for this role. Your responsibilities Software Development: Write, test, and maintain Python code to create and enhance software applications, APIs, and data processing pipelines. Documentation: Maintain up-to-date and clear documentation for all processes, code, and systems to ensure easy knowledge transfer and system understanding. Database Management: Design and interact with databases using Python libraries and tools to store and retrieve data efficiently. Data Processing: Implement data processing algorithms and workflows in Python to manipulate, clean, and analyze data from various sources. Automation: Develop Python scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks and improve overall efficiency in the company's processes. Integration and APIs: Work with external APIs to integrate third-party services into the company's applications or extract data from external sources (such as ChatGPT) Code Optimization and Performance: Identify and improve areas of code that require optimization for better performance and scalability. Testing and Debugging: Write unit tests and debug code to ensure the reliability and quality of software applications. Requirements Professional Experience: 5-6 years of professional experience with Python, preferably in a company similar to ours (e.g., Beauhurst, Crunchbase). Jira: Advanced knowledge in Jira for task management and organization. GenAI: Advanced knowledge of the latest GenAI technologies (e.g., ChatGPT) SQL Server: Advanced knowledge of SQL Server. Cloud Infrastructure: Indeterminate knowledge of cloud infrastructure, including AWS and Azure. Bitbucket: Advanced knowledge of Bitbucket. Communication Skills: EXCELLENT communication skills - this requirement is a MUST! Management and Organizational Skills: Excellent management and organizational skills - this requirement is crucial. Python Servers: Ability to set up Python servers( FastAPI, Flask) . Language Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in both written and spoken English is required. Lead the full development lifecycle of projects. Compensation and benefits Competitive salary Stock options Days off: to be determined based on the candidate's years of experience Team-building activities. Employee perks.
Data Engineer About Net Zero Insights Net Zero Insights is a leading provider of market intelligence for the Net-Zero Economy, offering comprehensive insights, data, and research to climate innovation professionals worldwide. Our cutting-edge Net0 Platform provides access to thousands of startups/SMEs, deals, investors, market reports, and more, enabling users to discover new innovations, trends, and opportunities in the rapidly evolving world of climate technology. Learn more at: https://netzeroinsights.com/ At Net Zero Insights, our data infrastructure undergoes rapid daily growth due to the substantial volume of valuable information we gather. To sustain the seamless operation of this expanding database, we are actively searching for a highly skilled Python expert to join our team as a team leader. The successful candidate will manage our team of two data engineers, organise and assign tasks on Jira, and ensure a clean and efficient workflow. Candidates must have experience in both programming and team management, as well as strong communication skills, which are crucial for this role. Your responsibilities Software Development: Write, test, and maintain Python code to create and enhance software applications, APIs, and data processing pipelines. Documentation: Maintain up-to-date and clear documentation for all processes, code, and systems to ensure easy knowledge transfer and system understanding. Database Management: Design and interact with databases using Python libraries and tools to store and retrieve data efficiently. Data Processing: Implement data processing algorithms and workflows in Python to manipulate, clean, and analyze data from various sources. Automation: Develop Python scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks and improve overall efficiency in the company's processes. Integration and APIs: Work with external APIs to integrate third-party services into the company's applications or extract data from external sources (such as ChatGPT) Code Optimization and Performance: Identify and improve areas of code that require optimization for better performance and scalability. Testing and Debugging: Write unit tests and debug code to ensure the reliability and quality of software applications. Requirements Professional Experience: 5-6 years of professional experience with Python, preferably in a company similar to ours (e.g., Beauhurst, Crunchbase). Jira: Advanced knowledge in Jira for task management and organization. GenAI: Advanced knowledge of the latest GenAI technologies (e.g., ChatGPT) SQL Server: Advanced knowledge of SQL Server. Cloud Infrastructure: Indeterminate knowledge of cloud infrastructure, including AWS and Azure. Bitbucket: Advanced knowledge of Bitbucket. Communication Skills: EXCELLENT communication skills - this requirement is a MUST! Management and Organizational Skills: Excellent management and organizational skills - this requirement is crucial. Python Servers: Ability to set up Python servers( FastAPI, Flask) . Language Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in both written and spoken English is required. Lead the full development lifecycle of projects. Compensation and benefits Competitive salary Stock options Days off: to be determined based on the candidate's years of experience Team-building activities. Employee perks.
Company Description Net Zero Insights is dedicated to enabling the transition to a sustainable future by providing decision-makers with access to the leading market intelligence platform on climate innovation. Our global database tracks companies that are developing innovative products, services, or technologies that contribute to the EU taxonomy for sustainable activities. With millions of data points, our platform offers valuable information on activity sectors, technology, deals, investors, and team members involved in each venture. Role Description We are looking for a dedicated Infrastructure Research Analyst with a strong background in researching and analyzing infrastructure projects . In this role, you will focus on identifying and structuring infrastructure-related data points—across funding, project partners, project investors and technology deployment—for climate tech companies featured on our platform. This position is ideal for someone with prior research experience in infrastructure or project finance who thrives on accuracy, is passionate about climate innovation, and understands the complexity of infrastructure funding structures. Key Responsibilities Conduct deep-dive research into infrastructure projects using press releases, regulatory filings, and news sources. Extract and standardize detailed deal-level information including: Announcement and construction start dates Project Participants, developers, investors, and advisors Project scale (e.g., FOAK/NOAK), geography, and status Funding types (debt, equity, grants, hybrid) Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and technology providers Ensure high data quality and consistency across all entries added to the Net0 Platform Collaborate with our internal climate intelligence team to validate findings and refine research frameworks Stay updated on infrastructure financing trends , especially in renewable energy, carbon capture, storage, and emerging technologies The Ideal Candidate Will Have Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Energy Studies, Environmental Policy, or related fields Proven experience to analyze structured and unstructured data from multiple sources Strong planning and organizational skills 1–3 years of research experience in infrastructure finance , project finance, or climate/energy infrastructure Strong proficiency in spreadsheets (Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel) Excellent problem-solving abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Genuine interest in climate tech , infrastructure innovation, and sustainable finance Necessary languages: English Why Join Us Opportunity to play a key role in a growing startup Collaborative and innovative work environment Young, sustainability-minded, passionate, and smart team members Career growth and development opportunities Generous time-off policy - 22 vacation days, 15 sick days, ~10 flexible public holidays and a dedicated birthday leave. Location and working hours Net Zero Insights is headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, but our team is spread across the globe. This role is remote. How to apply If you find yourself suitable for this position, please apply through the LinkedIn job post. If your profile matches our requirements, we’ll reach out to you.