Analyst – Portfolio Acceleration

About Wavemaker Impact

Wavemaker Impact (WMI) is Southeast Asia’s first VC-backed climate tech venture builder, on a mission to reduce 10% of global emissions by 2050. We co-found scalable, commercially viable “100x100” companies—those capable of abating 100 megatons of CO₂ and generating $100M in annual revenue. Our portfolio spans agri-tech, clean energy, sustainable land use, and waste innovation.

Role Overview

As a Portfolio Acceleration Analyst, you will be a key contributor to WMI’s acceleration efforts post-venture build. You’ll work directly with seed-stage climate tech startups to help them overcome scaling challenges, enhance product-market fit, and meet climate impact targets. This role is suited for someone with strong analytical capability, interest in sustainability and innovation, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Activity Analysis & Operational Diagnostics
• Work with startups to conduct deep-dive operational analysis using the Activity Mapping methodology.
• Break down core business activities into sub-processes and identify operational pain points and choke points.
• Maintain and update Activity Maps as dynamic tools for tracking progress and inefficiencies.
• Scaling & Operational Issues Solutioning
• Support walkthroughs of company processes to identify bottlenecks halting or slowing progress.
• Track task performance and timelines to help diagnose workflow issues.
• Classify issues as pain points (frictions) or choke points (blockages), and assist in designing intervention strategies.
• Acceleration Support & Action Planning
• Collaborate with the Portfolio Manager to develop a “portfolio of actions” for each startup, including:
• No-regret moves (e.g. sales process setup, early hires, pilot launches)
• Growth options and strategic bets
• Track implementation timelines and metrics post-intervention.
• Climate Impact & Compliance Analysis
• Assist startups in assessing and improving carbon footprint via carbon accounting tools and methodologies.
• Work with ESG specialists to align business operations with international climate standards (e.g. GHG Protocol, Green Building Code, etc.).
• Help startups prepare reporting for impact metrics including carbon abatement, job creation, and sustainability benchmarks.
• Strategic Research & Benchmarking
• Conduct research on climate-tech trends, market dynamics, and comparable business models.
• Support the fundraising process with competitor benchmarking and investor materials (e.g. pitch decks, financials).
• Programme Execution & Team Support
• Help coordinate cohort-based acceleration programs including workshops, demo days, and peer learning sessions.
• Prepare briefing notes, case studies, and documentation of startup journeys and outcomes.
• Contribute to WMI’s talent development efforts through knowledge-sharing and collaboration with external experts and institutions.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Environmental Science, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in venture capital, management consulting, startup operations, or ESG/climate sectors preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with qualitative and quantitative data.
• Familiarity with sustainability and climate-tech frameworks (carbon accounting, ESG reporting, lifecycle analysis) is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a collaborative working style.
• Passion for startups, climate innovation, and building impactful businesses in Southeast Asia.
  
  

What We Offer

A unique opportunity to work with some of Southeast Asia’s most innovative climate startups.

A collaborative, impact-driven team environment.

Exposure to founders, investors, and partners across the climate-tech ecosystem.

Growth in venture building, startup acceleration, and sustainability-focused consulting.