Investor, Energy & Climate Deep Tech

MFV Partners is looking for a senior leader to expand their energy and climate deep tech practice. This role involves sourcing and evaluating investments in innovative startups, working closely with founders to help them grow. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and investment experience in the energy sector.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and own investment theses in energy and climate tech.
• Build relationships with researchers and founders to source opportunities.
• Lead technical and commercial diligence on potential investments.
• Present investment recommendations to the committee.
• Work directly with portfolio founders to help them scale.

What You Need

• Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of direct investing experience in energy, climate, or deep tech.
• Strong judgment on technical, commercial, and execution risks.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in financial modeling.
• Real conviction in the energy transition as an investment category.

What You’ll Love

• A chance to work on a portfolio that includes innovative companies.
• A clear path to partnership with generous carried interest.
• Opportunities to shape the fund strategy.
• Engagement with the climate and energy community.

About the Firm

• MFV Partners is an early-stage deep tech venture capital firm.
• They invest in sectors like Physical AI, Robotics, Quantum Computing, and Climate & Energy.
• The firm has a strong portfolio with category-defining companies.
• They collaborate with the University of Chicago to support emerging deep tech companies.