Squid was founded by Conor Jones, George Kolokotronis in 2026.

Who are Squid's investors?

Squid's investors include Y Combinator, 33East, 20VC, Andreessen Horowitz, Angel Invest, Borderless Venture, Energetik Ventures, Leap Forward Ventures and 1 more.

Where is Squid headquartered?

Squid is headquartered in London, GB.

Squid

YC W26

London, GB · Founded 2026 · 3 employees · Hiring · 9 known investors

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Squid provides AI-powered software for planning and operating electricity grids, helping network teams make better decisions through a unified network model. The platform targets utility operators and grid planners who need modern planning tools.

Also known as Squid Group, Inc.

Advanced Manufacturing AI & Machine Learning Energy SaaSUnited KingdomEurope

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)

Squid was founded in 2026 by Conor Jones and George Kolokotronis.

Conor Jones CEO & Co-founderHe previously worked at Octopus Energy, Boston Consulting Group, and National Grid.

George Kolokotronis Co-Founder / CTOPreviously, he held a Head of Tech role at Octopus Energy and worked at AWS, and he studied at Cambridge. He has founded multiple companies in the energy and clean technology sector.

Investors · 9

Y Combinator✓ confirmed by SquidSan Francisco · $500K

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33Eastlisted by 33EastNicosia · $100K – $1M

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