Investment Analyst

About Peak Sustainability Ventures:

Peak Sustainability Ventures is a leading global climate VC fund, based in Mumbai. We back visionary entrepreneurs who are tackling the world's most pressing climate challenges. We invest in high-potential startups across four verticals: New Energy, Food Systems, Water, and Climate. Our mission is to catalyse scalable solutions that deliver large-scale sustainability impact while generating strong, risk-adjusted returns. Learn more at: www.peakventures.in.

Analyst – Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytically strong Investment Analyst to join our investment team in Mumbai. This role is ideal for someone who is intellectually curious, commercially minded, and passionate about climate and sustainability, with a strong interest in how technologies scale in real-world industrial and emerging market contexts. As an Analyst, you will work closely with the Partners and investment team across the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and thesis development to diligence, execution, and portfolio support. You will also gain direct exposure to corporate partnerships, deployment-led investing, and ecosystem-building initiatives.

Location: Mumbai

Salary:Competitive, based on qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Participate in founder meetings and prepare investment summaries and screening assessments
• Conduct deep sector research on technologies, regulations, and market structures in climate and industrial sustainability
• Proactively source and track early-stage companies with strong India or emerging market relevance
• Support investment thesis development, including market mapping and opportunity sizing
• Assist across the investment process: commercial and technical diligence, business model analysis, market sizing, competitive benchmarking, and financial modelling
• Track deal flow, sector developments, and investment trends

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Finance, Business, Economics, or Environmental Science
• 1–3 years in venture capital, private equity, consulting, investment banking, climate tech startups, or related roles
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; comfortable with data, industry research, and financial modelling
• Demonstrated interest in climate and sustainability with practical understanding of business scaling
• Clear, structured communicator able to distil complex concepts into concise insights
• Highly driven, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious; thrives in unstructured, fast-paced environments

Why Join Us:

This role offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of climate technology, industrial transition, and venture investing. You will gain hands-on exposure to real-world deployment challenges, work closely with experienced investors and founders, and play an active role in shaping how climate solutions scale across India and other emerging markets.