Application Guide

How to Apply for 🌱 Climate VC & Deal Share Fellowship (Volunteer)

at 4WARD.earth's Global Climate Network

🏢 About 4WARD.earth's Global Climate Network

4WARD.earth's Global Climate Network stands out as a collaborative platform accelerating decarbonization through climate tech innovation, rather than a traditional VC firm. Their unique approach focuses on global networking and knowledge sharing across the climate ecosystem, offering volunteers exposure to diverse climate solutions and stakeholders worldwide. Working here provides a chance to contribute to systemic climate action while building connections across the climate tech landscape.

About This Role

This fellowship involves actively sourcing and evaluating climate-focused startups for potential investment, conducting due diligence on their technology and business models, and sharing insights with the broader Climate VC team. You'll contribute directly to identifying and supporting promising climate solutions while developing practical venture capital skills in the climate tech space. The role is impactful because you'll help channel resources to innovations that could accelerate decarbonization globally.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve researching emerging climate startups in specific sectors, analyzing pitch decks or financial projections, and preparing due diligence summaries for the VC team. You'd likely participate in team discussions about investment opportunities and contribute to knowledge-sharing sessions with network partners, while also expanding your own climate tech network through virtual events or introductions.

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🎯 Who 4WARD.earth's Global Climate Network Is Looking For

  • Has demonstrable passion for climate action, possibly through previous climate-related projects, coursework, or advocacy work
  • Possesses basic understanding of venture capital processes (term sheets, valuation methods, due diligence) and startup ecosystems
  • Maintains an active network in climate or tech communities, evidenced by LinkedIn connections, event participation, or collaborative projects
  • Can analyze startups critically, assessing both climate impact potential and business viability

📝 Tips for Applying to 4WARD.earth's Global Climate Network

1

Highlight specific climate tech sectors you're passionate about (e.g., carbon removal, renewable energy storage, sustainable agriculture) and why

2

Mention any previous experience evaluating startups, even if informal (e.g., participating in pitch competitions, startup mentoring)

3

Describe your network in climate/startup spaces with concrete examples (events attended, connections made, collaborations)

4

Include a brief analysis of a climate startup you find promising, demonstrating your evaluation skills

5

Emphasize how you'd contribute to knowledge sharing within their collaborative network model

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific interest in climate tech venture capital and how this fellowship aligns with your career goals in climate finance', 'Examples of your analytical approach to evaluating businesses or technologies', "How you've built or leveraged networks in climate/startup communities previously", "Your understanding of 4WARD.earth's collaborative model and how you'd contribute to knowledge sharing"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore 4WARD.earth's website and understand their specific focus areas within climate tech
  • → Research their network partners and previous collaborations mentioned in their materials
  • → Look into climate startups they might have engaged with previously
  • → Understand their knowledge-sharing approach versus traditional VC models

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you evaluate a climate startup's potential for both impact and financial returns?
2 What climate tech sectors are you most excited about and why?
3 Describe your experience with due diligence processes or startup evaluation
4 How would you approach sourcing promising climate startups globally?
5 How do you stay informed about climate tech innovations and the venture capital landscape?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic climate passion without specific interest in venture capital mechanics
  • Focusing only on climate science without demonstrating business/startup understanding
  • Not showing awareness of their collaborative network model versus traditional VC firms

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

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