Team Lead – Funding Research (Climate Tech)

About Net Zero Insights

Net Zero Insights

Team Lead – Funding Research

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