What stage does NGIN Network for Global Innovation invest at?

NGIN Network for Global Innovation invests at the Seed, Series A stages.

What sectors does NGIN Network for Global Innovation focus on?

NGIN Network for Global Innovation focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good.

Does NGIN Network for Global Innovation lead rounds?

NGIN Network for Global Innovation typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

NGIN Network for Global Innovation

Funding platform

Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked

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Investment thesis

NGIN positions itself as a global commercialization ecosystem aimed at reducing friction that slows clean technology from reaching markets that would benefit from adoption. It frames a global 'Innovation Gap' in which climate-focused investments are under-utilized because technologies lack mechanisms to connect with deployment partners. As a membership organization of innovation institutions committed to sustainable technology commercialization, NGIN links incubators and innovation centers with customers, policymakers, investors, and other ecosystem stakeholders worldwide to speed cleantech deployment and entrepreneurial growth.

Invests inCleantech Climate Tech Energy Impact & Social Good Global South Africa

Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.

Stage

Seed–Series A

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Team · 6 people

from the firm's website

Fred H. Walti II· President & CEO | NGIN

Fred H. Walti II is President and CEO of NGIN, focusing on building innovation ecosystems that support economic development. He co-founded the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) and served as its founding CEO for six years, growing it into a statewide commercialization program. He has worked as a founder, consultant, principal, or investor with several technology companies and was appointed to the US Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee in 2018.

Ashleigh Grindon· Intern· Los Angelesin

An undergraduate senior at the University of Southern California studying International Relations and Political Economy who also works as a research assistant.

Chloe Soroquere· Senior Acceleration Trainer

An international training expert at NGIN heavily involved in GCIP-Morocco, having conducted numerous GCIP Academies and supported alumni from Morocco and Pakistan.

Daniel Weil· Operations Director· Bath, England, United Kingdomin

Part of the original LACI and NGIN teams, with experience working alongside C-suite executives and specializing in coaching professionals and brand development.

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Kevin Braithwaite· VP, Acceleration· Washington D.C.in

Kevin Braithwaite works with international agencies, governments, investors, corporations, and universities to support emerging cleantech ventures globally, having helped establish accelerators, incubators, and innovation challenges across six continents. Since 2011 he has advised the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP), a UNIDO-led accelerator for emerging and developing countries, and previously served as Vice President of Global Programs for the Cleantech Open. He has co-founded several service- and product-based companies across multiple technology sectors and holds an Executive MBA from London Business School.

Tom White· Chief Revenue Officer· New York Cityin 𝕏

Tom White is Chief Revenue Officer at the Network for Global Innovation, with a background as a product designer starting at Lockheed-Martin. He founded the agency 3DI, which worked with Fortune 500 clients including Motorola, DAF, Philips, and Volvo, and later created the Master the Pitch Program at the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI). He teaches business, economics, marketing, and design at the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena and the International Business School, and holds an MBA.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does NGIN Network for Global Innovation invest at?: NGIN Network for Global Innovation invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does NGIN Network for Global Innovation focus on?: NGIN Network for Global Innovation focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good.
Does NGIN Network for Global Innovation lead rounds?: NGIN Network for Global Innovation typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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NGIN-LADWP Solar Justice Round Table

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Water Resiliency Roundtable

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California & Australia: Future-Proofing The Wild Lands Roundtable

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Rebuilding the Built Environment: Paths and Barriers to Net Zero Roundtable

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NGIN MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: CYCLE MOMENTUM

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