Global Industry Expert & Mentor Network
Mentor the future and drive climate innovation with us.
Expertise, applied where climate startups need it most.
Our industry expert network aims to accelerate the growth of climate-tech startups by leveraging the expertise of industry leaders, investors, and experienced startup founders and mentors. We provide guidance, share knowledge, and foster strategic partnerships to help startups overcome challenges and seize opportunities.
We are dedicated to building a vibrant community that promotes collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual support — driving innovation and making a lasting impact on the environment.
Four steps from application to first introduction.
1 · Apply
Submit your application through our online form, detailing your expertise, experience, and areas of interest.
2 · Onboarding pack
Upon acceptance, receive a welcome email and an onboarding pack with guidelines, network details, and upcoming events.
3 · Profile listing
Your information is listed on our expert network page, so startups and other industry experts can find and connect with you based on their needs.
4 · Get involved
Once onboarded, start connecting with startups and other experts using your preferred method. Enjoy ongoing support and engage with the community through regular events and networking opportunities.
Seasoned professionals across the decarbonization economy.
We are expanding our climate and decarbonization expert network and are looking for seasoned professionals across the following industries.
Energy transition
- Renewable energy — solar, wind, hydro, geothermal
- Energy storage — battery, thermal, mechanical
- Smart grids and microgrids
- Energy-efficiency technologies
- Hydrogen economy and fuel cells
Carbon capture
- Direct air capture (DAC)
- Carbon sequestration
- Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS)
- Enhanced oil recovery with CO₂
- Carbon utilization and recycling
Net-zero mobility
- Electric vehicles and charging infrastructure
- Battery and critical minerals
- Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles
- Sustainable aviation and marine transport
- Mobility as a service; autonomous and connected vehicles
- Sustainable fuel
Industry & manufacturing
- Green manufacturing processes
- Circular-economy practices
- Energy-efficient industrial equipment
- Sustainable supply-chain management
- Waste minimization and recycling
- Bio-manufacturing to replace carbon-based chemical manufacturing
Sustainable food & agriculture
- Regenerative agriculture
- Precision farming and AgTech
- Sustainable supply chains
- Alternative proteins
- Food-waste reduction
Sustainable building
- Green building materials, including low-carbon cement
- Energy-efficient HVAC
- Smart-building technologies
- Sustainable architecture and design
- Net-zero and passive house
Carbon services & intelligence
- Carbon footprint measurement and reporting
- Carbon offset and credit trading
- Climate risk assessment
- Corporate sustainability strategy
- ESG consulting
What industry experts and mentors get.
Industry Expert / Mentor
- Opportunities to connect with climate tech entrepreneurs. Help shape the trajectory of cutting-edge climate tech startups.
- Receive regular updates on the progress and achievements of the Vectors Capital portfolio.
- Participate in our ad-hoc industry thesis research and startup evaluation calls, keeping you at the forefront of climate tech innovations.
- Access to a leading global climate tech expert network.
"If working apart we're a force powerful enough to destabilise our planet, surely working together we are powerful enough to save it."
Sir David Attenborough
Join the expert network.
Become a driving force in shaping the future of climate-tech innovation.