Independent Climate/Greentech Headhunter

Independent Greentech Headhunter

I find exceptional talent for climate-tech companies.

Give me a challenging role to fill. I find, approach and screen the best candidates, then introduce a small selection. You only pay if you hire someone I introduce.

Work with me

Selected companies I’ve worked with

Real Ice logo

Arctic geoengineering

Rivan logo

CO₂-to-fuel

Uluu logo

Seaweed-based alternatives to plastic

Jaipur Robotics logo

Waste-to-energy robotics

Sintropy logo

AI building energy optimization

SIE-VE logo

Industrial wastewater treatment

Airpelago logo

Drone power-grid inspections

Recyda logo

Packaging sustainability software

Inicio logo

AI solar siting

Named Europe’s best prod-engineering team

Acquired by Lucanet in 2024

Acquired by Corsearch in 2024

Other companies I’ve worked with

  • Ready

  • Upvest

  • Plannix

  • Opto Engineering

  • Immersive Fox

  • Kittl

  • Wasmer

  • Attio

  • Recall.ai

  • BlueGreen

  • Fankee

  • Orakl Oncology

  • One Ware

  • Falcor Presse

  • Micro Systems

  • Porters

How I work

From an open role to a few exceptional candidates.

01 — CALIBRATE

We define the target profile in detail: seniority, technical background, compensation and requirements, alongside the team, product, culture and competitive landscape.

02 — SOURCE

I break each role into a search equation, then combine specialized sourcing tools with a 10,000+ talent network to map the ~200 strongest candidates in the market.

03 — SHORTLIST

I approach and screen the mapped candidates to select and introduce the 4-5 strongest profiles. The first shortlisted candidates are typically introduced within a week.

04 — HIRE

I manage the hiring process end-to-end: scheduling interviews, designing tech assessments, negotiating offers and supporting contracts - until the hire is closed.

My goal: fill the role within 14 days of starting the search. No hire, no fee.

My goal: fill the role within 14 days of starting the search. No hire, no fee.

WHO I WORK WITH

Primarily: pre-scale climate/greentech companies building technical solutions with environmental impact.

Primarily: pre-scale climate/greentech companies building technical solutions with environmental impact.

Typical searches: senior technical roles, mainly in Europe and North America.

Typical searches: senior technical roles, mainly in Europe and North America.

Also open to: supporting clients in other industries, company stages, roles and geographies.

Also open to: supporting clients in other industries, company stages, roles and geographies.

ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME

I’m Pietro.

I’m Pietro.

I started my career in startups in 2018, when I joined Upvest in Berlin as employee #5. I became the company’s first recruiter and helped grow the team to around 100 people.

In 2022, I became an independent headhunter. Since then, I’ve helped startups around the world find and hire exceptional people.

Today, I spend most of my time working with climate/greentech companies building things like energy storage, carbon removal, synthetic fuels and more.

Portrait of Pietro Arvati against a red background

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