Transition VC - Vice President - Investments

About Transition VC:

Transition VC (TVC) is India's first venture capital fund dedicated exclusively to the energy transition. We back founders building the technologies, infrastructure, and business models that will define India's shift to a low-carbon economy spanning clean energy, climate tech, mobility, industrial decarbonization, and adjacent sectors. As a category-defining fund in a fast-growing space, TVC sits at the intersection of capital, policy, and innovation, working closely with founders, government bodies, and global climate finance institutions to accelerate India's energy transition.

Role Description:

TVC is looking for a Vice President Investments to lead deal origination, execution, and portfolio management across its investment portfolio. This is a senior investing role that combines sharp analytical rigour with deep sector conviction you will be expected to independently source opportunities, lead diligence, and work closely with portfolio founders post-investment to drive value creation.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in venture capital or growth investing, a genuine intellectual interest in energy transition and climate tech, and the ability to operate with a high degree of ownership in a lean, fast-moving team. You will work directly with the Founding Partners and play a meaningful role in shaping TVC's investment thesis and portfolio strategy as the fund scales.

This role reports directly to the Founding Partners.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Deal Origination & Pipeline:

• Build and manage a robust deal pipeline through proactive outreach to founders, accelerators, co-investors, and ecosystem networks.
• Track emerging sub-sectors, technology trends, and policy developments in energy transition to identify investment themes ahead of the curve.
• Represent TVC at industry events, demo days, and ecosystem forums to strengthen the fund's sourcing network.

Investment Evaluation & Execution:

• Lead end-to-end diligence on prospective investments business model, market sizing, technology assessment, competitive landscape, team evaluation, and financial analysis.
• Prepare investment memos and present recommendations to the Investment Committee with clarity and conviction.
• Structure term sheets and lead deal negotiations in coordination with legal and fund operations teams.

Portfolio Management & Value Creation:

• Support portfolio founders on strategic priorities follow-on fundraising, hiring, partnerships, go-to-market, and business development.
• Monitor portfolio performance against key operating and financial metrics; flag risks and opportunities proactively.
• Facilitate introductions to relevant co-investors, customers, and ecosystem partners within TVC's network.

Thought Leadership & Fund Building:

• Contribute to TVC's external thought leadership sector reports, investment thesis pieces, and panel participation.

What We're Looking For:

• 810 years of experience in venture capital & growth equity.
• Prior exposure to energy, climate tech, infrastructure, industrials, or adjacent sectors strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently source, evaluate, and execute investments end-to-end.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication able to synthesize complex technical and market dynamics into clear investment perspectives.
• Founder-friendly approach with the ability to build trusted, long-term relationships with portfolio companies.
• Comfortable operating with autonomy in a small, high-conviction team.