National Grid Partners

The venture investment and innovation arm of National Grid plc, investing in technology companies to transform the energy sector.

Corporate VC Active Menlo Park, United States Est. 2018
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Last updated 2026-07-20
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Seed, E Round, G Round, C Round, B Round, A Round, D Round, F Round

About

National Grid Partners (NGP) is the corporate venture capital and innovation arm of National Grid plc, one of the world's largest investor-owned energy companies. Founded in 2018, NGP invests in strategically and financially attractive technology companies with a focus on areas like clean energy, modern assets, and smart enterprises. NGP also leads company-wide innovation efforts and provides a multi-functional approach to building startups, including corporate venture capital, incubation, business development, and innovation. NGP has invested over $500 million in dozens of startups, with a significant portion of its portfolio companies actively engaged with National Grid's business units to test, develop, and deploy technology across its networks in the U.S. and U.K. NGP is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Boston, London, and New York. [2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17]

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No portfolio companies in this dataset yet.

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Cyber Security3
Industrial Technologies1
Business Software1
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1

Q&A

What is National Grid Partners' primary focus as an investor?
National Grid Partners (NGP) was established by National Grid to advance and create new energy systems. NGP manages financial and strategic investments, leading company-wide innovation efforts with a focus on corporate VCs, incubation, business development, and innovation.
When was National Grid Partners founded?
National Grid Partners was founded in 2018.
Which sectors does National Grid Partners primarily invest in?
National Grid Partners shows a concentration in Cyber Security, Industrial Technologies, Business Software, and Automotive & Mobility Technologies.
Can you name some of National Grid Partners' portfolio companies?
National Grid Partners' portfolio includes companies like Exodigo, which offers nonintrusive subsurface mapping, and Tomorrow.io, an AI-powered weather intelligence platform.
What is National Grid Partners' typical investment stage?
National Grid Partners invests across various stages, including Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, E Round, F Round, and G Round.
Has National Grid Partners had any notable exits?
National Grid Partners had an exit in February 2026 with the acquisition of 1touch.io by Everpure.
Who are some key team members at National Grid Partners?
Key team members at National Grid Partners include Lisa M Lambert, CTO, Partner & Innovation Officer, and Ian Cooper, Managing Director & Head of CVC Europe.
What is the range of investment amounts for National Grid Partners?
National Grid Partners' investment range is typically between $8.5M and $75M.
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