Grid.vc
Venture capitalEspoo · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Grid.vc invests in promising energy startups from the pilot phase, focusing on all forms of energy including electricity and heat. Innovations may cover energy savings, production, smart grids, storage, mobility, or trading. The firm looks for strong teams solving clear problems with bold visions, global markets, and scalable, not overly capital-intensive business models. Believing the transition to a sustainable energy system demands major changes and innovation, Grid.vc leverages close cooperation with incumbent energy corporations to give portfolio companies fast market access, piloting facilities, industry expertise, and customers. It positions itself as a lean, fast, low-bureaucracy adaptor connecting utilities, customers, disruptive innovation, and capital.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
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What they invest in
from 5 of 8 portfolio companiesEnergy ×5Cleantech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Circular Economy ×2Deep Tech ×2Hardware ×2IoT ×2SaaS ×2
HQs:Finland×3United States×2
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12020 · 12 dated
CeLLife Technologies develops battery testing and diagnostics technology that enables advanced data collection to assess battery quality, reduce scrapping of good cells, and extend battery life for manufacturers and energy storage operators.
Circular EconomyCleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareTampere, FI
Sharper Shape builds Living Digital Twin (LDT) software delivered on a cloud-based SaaS platform, using AI and machine learning to help power transmission and distribution utilities and other linear infrastructure operators manage risk, improve safety, and gain operational efficiencies.
AI & Machine LearningEnergySaaSSan Jose, US
Chris Beaufait(Chief Executive Officer)inSteve Hansen(Chief Financial Officer)Tiina Hynninen(Chief of Staff)Casey Cammann(Chief Commercial Officer)inIlkka Hiidenheimo(Director)Pratik Agarwal(Director)
Vensum develops software-defined power conversion technology for electric equipment manufacturers, enabling efficient power conversion for renewable energy, electric mobility, and energy storage applications.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardware
Co-investorsLifeline Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Grid.vc made?
- Grid.vc has 8 tracked investments.
- What stage does Grid.vc invest at?
- Grid.vc invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Grid.vc's typical check size?
- Grid.vc typically writes checks of $110K – $550K.
- What sectors does Grid.vc focus on?
- Grid.vc focuses on Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials.
- Where is Grid.vc located?
- Grid.vc is headquartered in Espoo, FI.
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