Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Media • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Energy • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Impact • Consumer |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States • United Kingdom |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,500,000 |
National Grid Partners (NGP) is the investment and innovation arm of National Grid plc. Focused on the energy sector, they also venture into several other industries such as Media, Business Solutions, FinTech (& Financial Services), IoT (& Wearables), CleanTech, A.I. (& Big Data), Web Security (& Privacy), Analytics, and Cloud Services (& Infrastructure). NGP operates with a clear investment thesis to identify and invest in start-ups that are driving disruptive innovation and transformation across these various industries. With an investment range from $100,000 to $5,000,000, their sweet spot for investment typically lies around $1,500,000. Catering to the early stages of business growth, they specialize in Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A funding rounds. NGP is distinctive for combining Silicon Valley startup experience with extensive knowledge from the utility sector, offering more than just capital. Their in-depth involvement with portfolio companies encompasses areas such as business development, innovation acceleration, and strategic advisory. NGP works closely with companies that can influence the future energy landscape and have the potential for strategic and commercial synergy with National Grid plc. Their approach is not just financially driven, but also geared towards building partnerships that have a lasting impact on the energy sector and related industries. The team at NGP is made up of seasoned professionals with a blend of industry and investment expertise, seeking to drive significant advancements in technology and innovation.