Venture Portfolio Manager

ABOUT TERRATAI

Terratai is a mission-driven company working to transform how nature is financed. We provide early-stage capital and tailored venture-building support to businesses that protect, restore and sustainably manage some of Asia’s most at-risk ecosystems.

Terratai is currently scaling its work across Southeast Asia through HIVE - Holistic Investments in Vital Ecosystems - our blended finance strategy designed to build a pipeline of investable nature-positive businesses and unlock larger flows of capital into nature, climate and community outcomes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Venture Portfolio Manager will play a central role in helping Terratai identify, evaluate, support and track high-quality venture opportunities aligned with Terratai’s mission and venture-building strategy. This is a practical, analytical and relationship-oriented role. The role holder will help build and manage relationships with pipeline partners, assess potential ventures, support venture-building activities, coordinate relationships with founders, and ensure that key venture, pipeline and portfolio information is well organised, up to date and useful for decision-making.

The role sits at the intersection of pipeline development, venture assessment, founder support and portfolio management. It requires someone who is comfortable moving between research, analysis, documentation, relationship management and hands-on support to early-stage ventures.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical ability, excellent writing and administration skills, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in entrepreneurship, impact investing, nature-positive business models and the regenerative economy.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Pipeline Partner Development and Relationship Management

• Conduct and contribute to market research to identify relevant pipeline partners, ecosystem actors, incubators, accelerators, NGOs, funders, investors and sector networks.

• Build, manage and maintain relationships with pipeline partners.

• Act as a reliable point of coordination between Terratai, pipeline partners, potential ventures and other relevant stakeholders.

• Track partner conversations, referrals, follow-ups and opportunities in a disciplined and accessible way.

• Help ensure that Terratai has a clear view of where strong venture opportunities are likely to emerge across priority sectors and geographies.

2. Venture Screening, Evaluation and Due Diligence Support

• Contribute to the screening and assessment of potential ventures aligned with Terratai’s investment theses, venture-building priorities and nature-positive impact objectives.

• Analyse business models, target markets, customer segments, competitive landscapes, financial projections, founder capability and potential risks.

• Contribute to research on market dynamics, industry trends, regulatory factors, environmental and social impact, and commercial viability.

• Support the due diligence process by collecting information, reviewing documents, preparing analysis and coordinating inputs from internal and external stakeholders.

• Prepare clear written summaries, venture profiles, assessment notes and recommendations for internal review, venture selection processes and investment committee discussions.

• Help ensure that venture evaluation considers both commercial potential and alignment with Terratai’s mission, including outcomes for nature, climate and communities.

3. Portfolio Management, Tracking and Venture Support

• Support the ongoing management of Terratai’s venture portfolio by maintaining accurate records of venture status, needs, milestones, risks, support provided and next steps.

• Coordinate regular check-ins, information requests and follow-ups with venture founders as required.

• Help identify where ventures need support across business model development, financial management, fundraising, operations, governance, impact measurement or partnerships.

• Support the preparation of portfolio updates, internal reports, donor/funder inputs and management dashboards.

• Ensure that venture and portfolio documentation is complete, organised and accessible to the relevant Terratai team members.

• Help the Venture Building team monitor progress against agreed venture-building workplans, milestones and support priorities.

4. Venture Building Activities and Founder Liaison

• Assist in the development of new venture concepts, prototypes, feasibility studies and business plans that contribute to a regenerative and nature-positive economy.

• Work with internal teams to support selected ventures with research, analysis, documentation, planning and coordination.

• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with founders throughout the sourcing, evaluation, investment-readiness and portfolio support process.

• Clearly communicate Terratai’s criteria, expectations, processes and information needs to founders.

• Provide constructive feedback and practical support to founders where appropriate, while escalating strategic or sensitive issues to senior team members.

• Help connect ventures with relevant mentors, partners, advisors or ecosystem actors where this supports their development.

5. Research, Market Intelligence and Strategic Input

• Monitor industry trends, developments and opportunities related to the regenerative economy, nature-based solutions, sustainable agriculture, blue economy, climate, conservation finance and impact investing.

• Conduct desk research, attend relevant events where appropriate, and support networking with key ecosystem players.

• Prepare concise research notes, market scans, sector briefs and opportunity assessments to inform Terratai’s venture-building and pipeline strategy.

• Contribute to internal knowledge-building by sharing insights with the Venture Building, Investment and Executive teams.

• Support the development and refinement of venture theses, opportunity areas and pipeline priorities.

6. Documentation, Communication and Team Contribution

• Effectively communicate complex information through written reports, presentations, briefing notes and discussions.

• Maintain excellent administration of venture documents, data, notes, trackers and supporting materials.

• Contribute to internal systems that improve consistency, transparency and decision-making across the venture-building process.

• Work collaboratively with the Venture Building, Investment, Impact, Finance and Operations teams.

• Bring a proactive, organised and solution-oriented approach to a lean, fast-moving team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in impact investing, venture building, business development, portfolio management, consulting, entrepreneurship support, or relevant business activities.

• Experience working with early-stage companies, founders, entrepreneurs or SMEs in Indonesia.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess opportunities, identify risks and evaluate venture potential.

• Strong project management and writing skills, with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to interpret business models, basic financial projections, market dynamics and operational risks.

• Excellent administration of documents, data, trackers and internal systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with research, CRM, project management or portfolio management tools is an advantage.

Education and Other

• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia required, fluency in English is highly desirable.

• Willingness to be based in Bali and travel across Indonesia as needed.

• Comfort working in a mission-driven company with high standards, limited resources and ambitious goals.

CORE VALUES

We care deeply about how we work, not just what we do. Our values and expectations below are real and consistently applied. Take a moment to reflect on whether this feels like you. If working for this kind of company excites you, you’ll likely thrive here. If it doesn’t feel like a fit, that’s completely fine, but this role and our team may not be right for you.

• Curiosity

You think deeply, question assumptions, and bring ideas. You seek feedback, challenge your thinking, and take responsibility for getting better.

• Honesty

You communicate clearly and directly. You are bold enough to say what needs to be said, but you are brave enough to listen just as openly.

• Ownership

You take responsibility and act when problems need solving. You care about what you produce, and your work is accurate, useful and high quality.

• Kindness

You treat all people with respect and generosity. High standards never come at the expense of how we treat each other, our ventures or our partners.

• Purpose

You get energy from doing good work with good people on problems that matter. Pay matters, but that is not your primary reason for being here.

BENEFITS

• Fixed-term contract with competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance.

• Opportunity to work for an innovative company focused on creating positive impact for nature, climate and communities.

• Dynamic work environment that supports creativity, collaboration and professional growth.

• Regular opportunities for mentorship and professional development.

• Flexible work pattern, subject to role requirements.

• Opportunities to travel across Indonesia and work closely with ventures, founders and partners.

• Based at Terratai’s office in Bali.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply via www.terratai.com/career or bit.ly/Terratai-VPM before August 10, 2026. 

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