Company Description:

Transition VC is India's first Venture Capital fund dedicated to the Energy Transition sector, with a mission to address the Climate Crisis and support India's journey toward achieving Net Zero. The fund is driven by a clear investment thesis, backing early-stage startups pioneering innovations in areas such as New Energy, E-Mobility, Green Hydrogen, Energy Storage, Net Zero Energy Buildings, and Climate-tech decarbonization solutions. Transition VC collaborates with corporate partners, industry stakeholders, and startups to drive impactful change in building a sustainable future.

Role Description:

The Chief of Staff will work closely with the Founder to drive strategic initiatives and ensure the seamless execution of day-to-day operations across the organization. This role requires a highly organized, proactive, and execution-oriented individual who can manage competing priorities while serving as a trusted partner to the Founder.

The role involves managing the Founder's calendar, travel, meetings, and executive correspondence, while coordinating with internal teams, portfolio companies, investors, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and follow-through. The Chief of Staff will support, maintain investor relationships, coordinate due diligence requests, and manage the timely sharing of portfolio company information, fund updates, performance reports, team details, and other investor materials.

In addition, the role will oversee operational workflows, maintain and optimize CRM systems such as Zoho, prepare Minutes of Meetings (MoMs), monitor action items, conduct research, develop presentations and strategic reports, and assist in executing cross-functional initiatives that contribute to the firm's growth. The successful candidate will be expected to bring structure to fast-moving priorities, exercise sound business judgment, maintain confidentiality, and help drive operational excellence across the organization.

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Management, Engineering, or a related field.

- 46 years of experience in a Founder's Office, Chief of Staff, Business Operations, Strategy, Executive Support, Consulting, Venture Capital, Private Equity, or startup environment.

- Strong understanding of business operations, fundraising, investor relations, and stakeholder management.

- Basic financial acumen and the ability to interpret business and fund-related information.

- Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.

- Experience managing executive calendars, travel, meetings, and confidential information.

- Familiarity with CRM platforms, preferably Zoho CRM.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

- Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?:

At Transition VC, you'll work directly with the Founder at the heart of one of India's pioneering Energy Transition-focused venture capital funds. This role offers exceptional exposure to venture investing, fundraising, strategic decision-making, and the startup ecosystem while providing the opportunity to take ownership of high-impact initiatives across the organization. You'll collaborate with founders, investors, and industry leaders, gaining broad experience across operations, strategy, and investor engagement in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where your work will have a tangible impact.