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Kristian Bodek

Investor

Managing Director at National Grid Partners · Board director at Aperio

Boston, Massachusetts

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

Kauffman Fellow · Class 26

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About

Kristian Bodek pairs technical depth—co‑author of MIT research on transportation decarbonization cited in policy analyses for over a decade—with a rare VC dual role overseeing direct deals and LP commitments.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnergy

Board director at Aperio

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In turn, Kristian can intro founders to Aperio's investors below.

Aperio's investors · 6

Data Point CapitalBostonJump CapitalChicagoMomenta VenturesLucerne · since 2023National Grid PartnersLos GatosScopus Ventures Management, LlcLos Angeles · $500K – $1M checks · since 2025Soundproof VenturesPalo Alto · $500K – $25M checks

Experience

  1. National Grid PartnersDirector, Investmentscurrent2016 — presentWaltham, MA
  2. APERIOInvestor, Board Directorcurrent2025 — present
  3. LeapInvestor, Board Observercurrent2026 — present
  4. Finite StateBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
  5. SitetrackerBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
  6. VEIRInvestor, Board Observercurrent2024 — present
  7. UrbintInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  8. CapturaInvestor, Board Observercurrent2024 — present
  9. LineVisionInvestor, Board Observercurrent2024 — present
  10. TranscendInvestor, Board Observercurrent2024 — present
  11. ViridiInvestor, Board Observercurrent2021 — present
  12. Copper LabsInvestor, Board Director2024
  13. Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow (Class 26)2021 — 2023
  14. IHS MarkitDirector, North American Power and Renewables2012 — 2016Cambridge, MA
  15. IHS MarkitChair, CERAWeek Energy Innovation Pioneers2011 — 2016Cambridge, MA
  16. IHS MarkitAssociate Director, North American Power2009 — 2012Cambridge, MA
  17. IHS MarkitAssociate, North American Power2008 — 2009Cambridge, MA
  18. MIT Energy InitiativeResearch Assistant, Before a Hydrogen Economy Consortium2007 — 2008Cambridge, MA
  19. MIT Energy InitiativeResearch Assistant, Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emission Control Consortium2005 — 2007Cambridge, MA
  20. The ModernsBusiness Manager2004 — 2005New York, NY
  21. The ModernsResearch Associate2002 — 2004New York, NY

Skills & more

Energy23Energy Efficiency9Energy Policy19Renewable Energy27Cleantech3Electricity Markets3Financial Modeling5Natural Gas4Climate Change3Market Analysis2Strategy11Electric Power2
+8 morePolicy AnalysisManagementQuantitative ResearchManagement ConsultingGovernmentProduct ManagementStrategic PlanningProgram Management

Languages English · German

  • LEED AP Building Design + Construction — U.S. Green Building Council

From Kristian's professional profile.

Colleagues at National Grid Partners

Crispin Maconick
Principal at National Grid Partners
Elizabeth Ramachandran
Venture Partner at National Grid Partners
Ian Cooper
Managing Director at National Grid Partners
Marit Lyngbaek
Principal at National Grid Partners
Mark Karlson
Principal at National Grid Partners
Nick Rancis
Investor at National Grid Partners
Pradeep Tagare
Head of Investments at National Grid Partners
Raghu Madabushi
Investment Director at Samsung Catalyst Fund

Network3

Pradeep TagareMentor
Head of Investments at National Grid Partners
Crispin Maconick
Principal at National Grid Partners
Elizabeth Ramachandran
Venture Partner at National Grid Partners

Investors connected to Kristian in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kristian Bodek?
Kristian Bodek pairs technical depth—co‑author of MIT research on transportation decarbonization cited in policy analyses for over a decade—with a rare VC dual role overseeing direct deals and LP commitments.
Where does Kristian Bodek work?
Kristian Bodek is Managing Director at National Grid Partners and Board director at Aperio.
What does Kristian Bodek invest in?
Kristian Bodek invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Energy.
What check size does Kristian Bodek write?
Kristian Bodek typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Kristian Bodek go to school?
Kristian Bodek studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.S., Mechanical Engineering); Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.S., Technology and Policy Program); Harvard University (Course in Project Finance).

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