Utility leaders 🤝 government regulators ➡️ a boost in energy innovation. Nearly three quarters (72%) of utility leaders in our recent survey said innovation at their organization is primarily driven by regulation or compliance. What does this mean for utility priorities? Check out our report: https://prn.to/4eN0aoO
National Grid Partners
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Los Gatos, California 13,567 followers
We invest in the potential of energy.
About us
National Grid Partners (NGP) is the venture investment and innovation arm of National Grid plc. NGP makes and manages strategically and financially attractive investments and leads company-wide innovation efforts. The organization focuses on corporate venture capital, incubation, business development and innovation, providing a multi-functional approach to change the status quo. NGP is based in Silicon Valley with offices and team members in Los Gatos, San Francisco, Boston, London, and New York.
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External link for National Grid Partners
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Gatos, California
- Founded
- 2018
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- Innovation, Incubation, Corporate Venture Capital, Business Development, and Energy
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🌍 The future of #energy is here, and it's all about grid innovation. With rising demand, #renewables, and a need for resilience, our power grids are primed for a tech transformation. It’s just a matter of time. In a recent article from Latitude Media, our portfolio companies TS Conductor , LineVision, and VEIR all share why grid innovation matters and why now is the time to invest in smarter, more adaptable grids for a sustainable future ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3YVryeu
Why the time for grid tech innovation is now | Latitude Media
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🌍 We talk about #NetZero all the time, but who here actually knows what it means? ✋ (No judgment!) If you’re still learning the #energy lingo, we’ve got you covered. Check out this quick explainer and get up to speed! ⬇️ https://ngrid.com/4fSjvpo
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🌐 Tomorrow.io’s technology is setting a new standard in real-time weather intelligence. Recently, this portfolio company’s “Microwave Sounder satellites” tracked Typhoon Yinxing and Hurricane Rafael—which were intensifying and impacting the Philippines and Cuba, respectively. By providing actionable, real-time data through its Resilience Platform, Tomorrow.io empowers leaders with insights for operational readiness, long-term resilience, and supply chain strategy. Nicely done! 👏
Recently, Typhoon Yinxing and Hurricane Rafael were observed by Tomorrow.io's Microwave Sounder satellites. Typhoon Yinxing Formed and rapidly intensified into a Category 4-equivalent typhoon, expected to make landfall in the northern Philippines, bringing severe weather conditions and potential storm surges. Hurricane Rafael Intensified into a Category 3 hurricane, making landfall in western Cuba with significant damage, and is expected to reemerge in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico before weakening. As our growing constellation continues to monitor storms, Tomorrow.io’s Resilience Platform delivers real-time weather data to business leaders who make operations decisions every day. More real-time weather data means: 🌎 Improved preparedness and response 🌎 Efficient business disruption mitigation 🌎 Long-term resilience planning and supply chain management Curious how Tomorrow.io's cutting-edge tech can help you navitage future storms? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gpXFnwJq #TyphoonYinxing #HurricaneRafael #WeatherIntelligence #StormTracking #TyphoonSeason
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👋 Give a warm #MeetUsMonday welcome to the co-founder and CEO of Cyolo, Almog Apirion! Cyolo empowers businesses to securely connect employees to digital assets—wherever they are. 🌍 With a focus on seamless, secure access, this portfolio company is redefining remote connectivity and digital asset protection in today’s evolving workplace.
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Eleanor Lightbody, CEO of our portfolio company Luminance, joined the team at Bloomberg Daybreak Europe recently to give an update on how #AI is disrupting the legal profession. Check out her interview ⬇️ https://bloom.bg/3UtaMAL
Early start this morning for Bloomberg Daybreak Europe, talking all things Luminance - our founding story, growth journey and what lies ahead in the world of legal. Thanks Lizzy Burden and team for having me. Skip to 36:30 in the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eQ5kDH_Y
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The energy sector is in transformation mode, but our latest survey reveals a hurdle: Regulations that can slow innovation just when demand is skyrocketing. So what's the game plan? We're bringing together utilities and startups to accelerate innovation and meet tomorrow's needs. Catch the details in this blog post from Ishneet Kaur 👇 https://bit.ly/4f6YLJz
Charting the Course for the Future: Insights from National Grid Partners’ First Utility Innovation Survey | National Grid Partners
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Startup seed valuations are soaring again! 📈 Despite economic shifts, median pre-money seed valuations have jumped 33% since 2021, hitting $14M this year. Why the skyrocket? Our Director of Investments, Raghu Madabushi, shared his expert opinion with The Wall Street Journal Venture Capital Question of the Day! Check it out 💡 https://bit.ly/3YNgLmN
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Why does renewable energy take so long to reach end users? 🤔 Join Kristian Bodek and the Transcend team this THURSDAY for a deep dive! This two-part webinar will cover the Interconnect Queue’s role, its impact, and how tech-driven collaboration between utilities and developers can accelerate decarbonization.
🚨 Webinar Series Alert 🚨 The interconnection backlog remains a significant barrier to the growth of renewable energy across the US and globally. Join us as we host thought leaders from National Grid Partners and Pearl Street Technologies for our two-part webinar series as we discuss what the Interconnect Queue is, why it's so important, and how transmission providers and utilities can improve collaboration with developers through technology to meet decarbonization objectives. Register for the first webinar with Kristian Bodek from National Grid Partners here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gYiaW6qt taking place November 7, 2024 Register for the second webinar with David Bromberg from Pearl Street Technologies here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gbV99d3f on November 14, 2024 #power #interconnection #renewableenergy #engineering #TDG
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November is here, and we’re kicking it off with a new face on the #MeetUsMonday stage! Shun Sakaguchi is a Manager of Venture Acceleration and focuses on the NextGrid Alliance. Welcome to the National Grid Partners team, Shun!
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