Sector
Climate Tech Startups and Scaleups
Connecting Climate Innovators with Transformational Leaders
At Active Search Partners, we work with hardware solutions providers across Hydrogen & E-fuels, CCUs, Energy and Battery Storage, Waste-to-Energy, Circular Economy, and Energy Efficiency.
The clean technology sector is progressing rapidly. Early-stage ideas are evolving into new market entrants and industry innovators. Scaling these businesses requires strategy, execution, and talent. Finding professionals who can chart the right course is critical.
Whether you’re a pre-seed startup or a Series D, private equity-backed business, our mission remains the same: providing transformative energy companies with the talent and expertise needed to scale pioneering technologies into high-performing, sustainable businesses. From TRL 3 concepts through to fully operational TRL 9 platforms, we act as an extension of client teams, partnering from the earliest stage to find you the talent capable of driving your business forward.
Where we can support you
Organizational Design & Role Definition
Establishing the right organizational structure and defining critical company positions
First-Time Leadership Appointments
Making first-time hires for new senior leadership roles and functional positions
Geographic Expansion & Team Scaling
Establishing and scaling functional teams in new geographies
End-to-End Talent Partnership
End-to-end partnership through the hiring process to ensure the right professional fit
Stakeholder Alignment & Governance
Aligning investors, Board members, and Management teams
HR Strategy & Best Practice Advisory
Building an understanding of HR best practices (strategy, process, and market trends)
Some of the recent placements that we are proud of include.
CTO
Circular Economy Technology, UK
CEO
Low-Carbon Fertiliser Start-Up, Spain
Sales Director EMEA
Carbon Ratings Start-Up, UK
VP Growth & Strategy
Direct Air Capture Start-Up, Luxembourg
CCO
Electrolysis Start-Up, Germany
CFO
Thermal Energy Storage Start-Up, Germany
Chair SvB
Battery Materials, The Netherlands
Engineering Project Manager
Industrial Energy Efficiency, The Netherlands
Snr Project Developer
E-fuels, Switzerland
Managing Director
Biofuels, Italy