As Commercial Co-Founder, you will drive the market strategy and business execution for a pioneering materials venture. Partnering with a technical founder, you will validate demand, secure critical feedstock partnerships, and navigate regulatory pathways. This hands-on role is essential for building the commercial proof points necessary to scale and secure future funding.
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Commercial Co-Founder at High-growth industrial climate tech venture
Are you a commercial leader ready to build a deep-tech powerhouse from the ground up? We are looking for a Commercial Co-Founder to join a well-funded industrial climate tech venture focused on revolutionizing battery materials. This is a rare opportunity to partner with a technical founder, lead high-stakes fundraising, and secure the strategic partnerships needed to scale a sustainable manufacturing giant. If you have a track record in early-stage startups and industrial B2B sales, this is your chance to drive global impact and own the commercial strategy of a future industry leader.
Overview
Role overview
Company
About the company
High-growth industrial climate tech venture
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Lead customer discovery and outreach to secure binding offtake agreements and define the market-driven value proposition.
- Identify and negotiate long-term feedstock supply partnerships with industrial providers to ensure scalable manufacturing inputs.
- Develop comprehensive techno-economic models and lead all fundraising activities, including investor relations and grant management.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Proven experience in early-stage startups with a successful track record in B2B business development and complex industrial sales.
- Strong background in fundraising and grant writing, with an existing network in battery materials or chemical manufacturing.
- Exceptional financial literacy and negotiation skills, capable of building financial models and navigating intricate regulatory landscapes.
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What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Opportunity to build a deep-tech company from the ground up with significant equity and influence over strategic direction.
- Backed by a world-leading venture builder with a proven track record of launching successful industrial and climate startups.
- Address critical supply chain gaps in the battery and materials sector through innovative, sustainable chemical processing technologies.
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