18th November 2025, Glasgow, UK. Greenbackers and Net Zero Search announce a new strategic partnership to support cleantech ventures.
Greenbackers Investment Capital is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with Net Zero Search, a specialist executive search and talent advisory firm with international networks focused on the US, UK and EMEA, dedicated to supporting organisations driving the global transition to a net-zero economy.
Greenbackers works with climate-tech innovators seeking to scale and secure capital, and understands that accessing the right leadership talent is essential to the growth of high-potential ventures. Net Zero Search brings deep sector expertise, a global network, and a mission-aligned approach to supporting companies that are working to accelerate climate action.
This partnership will see Net Zero Search supporting Greenbackers’ community of climate and cleantech start-ups, scale-ups, and portfolio companies by helping them attract, retain, and develop the leadership teams they need to commercialise technology, expand internationally, and achieve long-term impact.
Andrew Smith, Managing Partner, Greenbackers Investment Capital, comments:
“Greenbackers is committed to helping climate-tech innovators reach the market and scale their impact. That journey relies not only on securing investment but also on securing exceptional talent. Net Zero Search brings a rare combination of mission alignment, global reach, and deep understanding of the net-zero ecosystem. We are delighted to be partnering with Matt Churchward and his team as we continue building our collaborator network to support the growth ambitions of the ventures we champion.”
Matt Churchward, CEO & Managing Partner, Net Zero Search, adds:
“The transition to net zero will be delivered by people—leaders with the vision, resilience, and capability to turn innovation into impact. We are thrilled to partner with Greenbackers, whose commitment to finding and funding pioneering climate technologies aligns perfectly with our own mission. With teams in both London and New York and international networks, we’re excited to support Greenbackers’ global venture community and help ensure that the talent foundations are in place for these companies to thrive.”
This collaboration aims to ensure that the ventures shaping our climate future can access not only the capital but also the leadership required to accelerate their growth and maximise their positive impact.
For more information or to contact Net Zero Search or Greenbackers, click here.
About Net Zero Search
Net Zero Search is a specialist global executive search and talent advisory firm focused exclusively on organisations working to deliver the net-zero transition. With international networks across the US, UK and EMEA, the firm partners with climate-aligned companies to help them build the leadership teams required for scale, innovation, and long-term success. netzero-search.com
About Greenbackers
Greenbackers Investment Capital is a finance specialist for climate focussed start-up and growth capital, mainly for Seed stage deals through Series C. Since starting, their team has coached over 500 companies in investment readiness and accessing climate finance, catalogued 3000+ active sector funds, built a digital deal room for investment-grade cleantech opportunities and twice yearly host a cleantech showcase event in London that pulls in over 150 VC and Corporate VC firms. greenbackers.com
