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Kristian Bodek

Investor

Managing Director at National Grid Partners

Boston, Massachusetts

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

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

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

Energy22Energy Efficiency9Energy Policy19Renewable Energy27Cleantech3Electricity Markets3Financial Modeling4Natural Gas4Climate Change3Market Analysis2Electric Power2Policy Analysis3
+8 moreQuantitative ResearchManagement ConsultingGovernmentProduct ManagementProgram ManagementStrategyManagementStrategic Planning

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
Sander Cohan
Investor at National Grid Partners

Network2

Crispin Maconick
Principal at National Grid Partners
Elizabeth Ramachandran
Venture Partner at National Grid Partners

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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.
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).

Same school

Also attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology1,387

Fred WilsonCo-founder & Partner at Union Square VenturesElad GilSolo general partner investing through Gil CapitalAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesHemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystNat FriedmanCo-lead of Meta Superintelligence Labs; co-founder of NFDGBrad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and Techstars

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Also attended Harvard University1,559

Alfred LinPartner at Sequoia CapitalChris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen HorowitzSarah TavelVenture Partner at BenchmarkDanny RimerPartner at Index VenturesLaela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalGBill GatesCo-founder of Microsoft; Chair of the Gates Foundation

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Also attended Bates College33

Alex RendónInvestment Associate at BuenTrip VenturesTasnia HuquePartner at Javelin Venture PartnersWilliam CareyVenture Partner & Advisor at 1414 VenturesRosie BellDirector of Marketing at LRVHealthPierre PlanchePartner at Griffin Gaming PartnersOlivia LoweVice President of Marketing and Investor Relations at New Markets Venture Partners

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Shared employers

Also worked at APERIO3

Michael DolbecManaging Partner, Momenta at The HiveKen ForsterFounding Partner at Momenta VenturesMichael ShalytFounder at Evo.Do

Also worked at Leap3

Abe YokellManaging Partner and Co-Founder at Congruent VenturesSeth NishidaSenior Director at Presidio VenturesLogan AshcraftPrincipal at Standard Investments

Also worked at Finite State5

Jocelyn GoldfeinInvestor at Zetta Venture PartnersJuan MuldoonPartner — Co-Head of Ventures at Energize VenturesAnson MacKinneySenior Associate — Ventures at Energize VenturesAndy JenksGeneral Partner at Drive CapitalTansel IsmailVice President at Energy Impact Partners

Also worked at Sitetracker10

Ska Sijia DuPrincipal at Karma VenturesDoug GilstrapExecutive Advisor at TCVJohn ToughCo-Founder & Managing Partner, Member of Investment Committee at Energize VenturesKatie McClainPartner & COO, Member of Investment Committee at Energize VenturesJuan MuldoonPartner — Co-Head of Ventures at Energize VenturesKevin StevensPartner — Co-Head of Endurance at Energize Ventures

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