Grid.vc
Venture capitalEspoo · Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 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 · 2 people
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What they invest in
from 5 of 8 portfolio companiesEnergy ×5Cleantech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Deep Tech ×2Hardware ×2IoT ×2Circular Economy ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:Finland×2United States×2
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCeLLife 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 develops Living Digital Twin software, including its Sharper CORE platform, that uses AI and multi-sensor data (LiDAR, RGB HD, IR) to help power transmission and distribution utilities inspect, visualize, and manage powerline assets.
AI & Machine LearningEnergySaaSSan Jose, US
Ilkka Hiidenheimo(Director)Pratik Agarwal(Director)Andrej Srsen(Director)Chris Beaufait(Executive Officer, Director)Petri Rauhakallio(Director)Mikael Nyberg(Executive Officer)
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
Frequently asked questions
- 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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