Voltic is launching electric cargo ships that are zero emission and have 65%+ margins. Our ships have the potential to eliminate 2.2% of global CO2 production, while simultaneously cutting shipping costs by 50-75%, depending on route. We have $100M+ in contracts with major F500 companies and legacy shipping companies. Our first ships will be operational by the end of the year. In addition to YC, we've also received funding from the Department of Energy and support from professors in MIT's Ocean Engineering Department.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a CFO to lead Voltic’s fundraising strategy and help shape our trajectory through one of the most capital-intensive and impactful sectors in the world. This is not a traditional CFO role. We need someone who can tell a compelling financial story to investors, structure smart capital stacks (equity, debt, and non-dilutive), and build a long-term financial model that scales with our ambitions. You’ll work directly with the CEO and our board to fundraise, drive investor strategy, and build the financial foundation for first-of-its-kind vessels.

What You’ll Do

• Help with all aspects of capital formation: equity rounds, venture debt, private credit, government-backed loans (e.g. MARAD Title XI), and grant funding
• Lead our fundraising strategy end-to-end, inlcuding pitch development, investor targeting, outreach, diligence, and closing
• Develop investor materials and financial narratives that translate technical complexity into clear, compelling logic
• Manage relationships with institutional investors, lenders, and strategic partners
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, and regulatory teams to align capital planning with build and revenue milestones
• Build and eventually lead the finance function at Voltic

We’re Looking for Someone Who Has

• Raised capital at the startup or infrastructure stage (Series Seed–C+, project finance, or institutional debt)
• A strong network of warm relationships with the relevant parties, e.g. climate-focused VCs, infrastructure funds, family offices, and/or public financing agencies
• Deep familiarity with complex capital stacks: equity + debt + public/non-dilutive layers
• Experience in climate tech, energy, maritime, mobility, logistics, or adjacent capital-intensive sectors
• The ability to lead and scale a finance team over time

Bonus Points For

• Prior work in shipping or shipping finance
• Familiarity with government-backed loan programs (DOE, MARAD, EXIM) or infrastructure finance
• Background in private equity, venture capital, or project finance

Why Voltic

• Work on a once-in-a-generation opportunity to modernize one of the world’s largest industries
• Join a small, driven team tackling a global challenge
• Have a seat at the table as we scale from prototype to commercial fleet
• Competitive comp + equity + opportunity to shape the long-term cap table
• Remote-first with Boston & NYC available for in-person collaboration

Our work covers naval architecture, ocean engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, solar installations, and battery systems. We routinely use software like Ansys and Fusion for CAD, CFD, FEAs, etc.