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@techcrunch.com sat down with VEIR’s CEO Tim Heidel to discuss how the company is solving one of AI's biggest infrastructure challenges.
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Read the full story: techcrunch.com/2025/11/12/m...
Exclusive: Microsoft-backed Veir is bringing superconductors to data centers | TechCrunch
The Massachusetts-based startup is taking tech developed for long distance transmissions lines to solve an emerging problem for data center designers.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
@techcrunch.com sat down with VEIR’s CEO Tim Heidel to discuss how the company is solving one of AI's biggest infrastructure challenges.
Read the full story: techcrunch.com/2025/11/12/m...
Read the full story: techcrunch.com/2025/11/12/m...
Join us in welcoming Arun Chetty to the National Grid Partners team!
We’re excited to work together to support founders driving the energy future.
Check out the story in Global Corporate Venturing: : globalventuring.com/corporate/pe...
We’re excited to work together to support founders driving the energy future.
Check out the story in Global Corporate Venturing: : globalventuring.com/corporate/pe...
Intel Capital veteran Chetty moves to utility National Grid's VC unit -
Arun Chetty has joined energy utility National Grid's CVC unit as senior partner as it boosts its digital tech investment capabilities.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Join us in welcoming Arun Chetty to the National Grid Partners team!
We’re excited to work together to support founders driving the energy future.
Check out the story in Global Corporate Venturing: : globalventuring.com/corporate/pe...
We’re excited to work together to support founders driving the energy future.
Check out the story in Global Corporate Venturing: : globalventuring.com/corporate/pe...
National Grid's Innovation Day brought together utility leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers in Boston to address grid modernization challenges—from extreme weather to AI's surging energy demand.
Innovation Day 2025: From Ideas to Action | National Grid
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November 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
National Grid's Innovation Day brought together utility leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers in Boston to address grid modernization challenges—from extreme weather to AI's surging energy demand.
Our Senior Manager of Innovation and Venture Acceleration Nick Rancis joined energy innovators at Shell TechWorks during Boston's Tough Tech Week—a celebration of transformational science and engineering. 💡
Check out his insights below. ⬇️
Check out his insights below. ⬇️
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Our Senior Manager of Innovation and Venture Acceleration Nick Rancis joined energy innovators at Shell TechWorks during Boston's Tough Tech Week—a celebration of transformational science and engineering. 💡
Check out his insights below. ⬇️
Check out his insights below. ⬇️
Our portfolio company VEIR is solving a critical bottleneck for AI data centers. Superconducting cables deliver 10x more power in 20x less space.
Commercialization in 2026. 👏
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Commercialization in 2026. 👏
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VEIR Successfully Demonstrates 3-Megawatt Superconducting Power Delivery for AI Data Centers, Eliminating Critical Growth Bottleneck | VEIR
First generation technology delivers 10x more power within compact footprint, providing scalable, ready-for-market solution for new data center designs, more power in less space (WOBURN, MA) November ...
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November 19, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Our portfolio company VEIR is solving a critical bottleneck for AI data centers. Superconducting cables deliver 10x more power in 20x less space.
Commercialization in 2026. 👏
bit.ly/4paR3TE
Commercialization in 2026. 👏
bit.ly/4paR3TE
71% of utility leaders rank grid modernization as a top priority, and 42% are planning AI deployments in the next 2 years, according to our latest Utility Innovation Survey in Utility Dive.
Utilities see AI as tool for grid modernization but lack expertise, survey finds
National Grid Partners’ “utility innovation” survey, now in its second year, found 42% of respondents planning artificial intelligence deployments by 2027.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
71% of utility leaders rank grid modernization as a top priority, and 42% are planning AI deployments in the next 2 years, according to our latest Utility Innovation Survey in Utility Dive.
Emerald AI CEO Varun Sivaram takes the TED Countdown stage to flip the script on AI's energy crisis. ⚡
Watch here 🎥: www.ted.com/talks/varun_...
Watch here 🎥: www.ted.com/talks/varun_...
How AI can solve its own energy crisis
The AI revolution and our aging power grid are on a historic collision course, threatening to stall innovation and raise energy costs for everyone. Physicist and AI grid futurist Varun Sivaram reveals...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Emerald AI CEO Varun Sivaram takes the TED Countdown stage to flip the script on AI's energy crisis. ⚡
Watch here 🎥: www.ted.com/talks/varun_...
Watch here 🎥: www.ted.com/talks/varun_...
Congratulations to Emerald AI Founder and CEO Varun Sivaram on being named to the 2025 #TIME100Climate list! 🌍
We're proud to support Emerald AI's vision to make #AI infrastructure a driver for grid stability. 🙏 time.com/collections/...
We're proud to support Emerald AI's vision to make #AI infrastructure a driver for grid stability. 🙏 time.com/collections/...
TIME100 Climate 2025
TIME's list of the 100 most influential leaders driving business climate action
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November 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Congratulations to Emerald AI Founder and CEO Varun Sivaram on being named to the 2025 #TIME100Climate list! 🌍
We're proud to support Emerald AI's vision to make #AI infrastructure a driver for grid stability. 🙏 time.com/collections/...
We're proud to support Emerald AI's vision to make #AI infrastructure a driver for grid stability. 🙏 time.com/collections/...
Big news from our portfolio! 🎉
Bernard Gavgani, former Global CIO of BNP Paribas, has joined the 1touch.io Board of Directors.
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Bernard Gavgani, former Global CIO of BNP Paribas, has joined the 1touch.io Board of Directors.
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Bernard Gavgani, Former Global CIO of BNP Paribas, Joins 1touch.io Board of Directors to Advance AI-Driven Data Security | 1touch.io
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November 7, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Big news from our portfolio! 🎉
Bernard Gavgani, former Global CIO of BNP Paribas, has joined the 1touch.io Board of Directors.
Read more: 1touch.io/post/former-...
Bernard Gavgani, former Global CIO of BNP Paribas, has joined the 1touch.io Board of Directors.
Read more: 1touch.io/post/former-...
After two decades of flat electricity demand, utilities are now "in the spotlight and the firing line" as #AI, data centers, and electrification drive demand.
Check out the story in @forbes.com:
www.forbes.com/sites/kensil...
Check out the story in @forbes.com:
www.forbes.com/sites/kensil...
November 6, 2025 at 9:50 PM
After two decades of flat electricity demand, utilities are now "in the spotlight and the firing line" as #AI, data centers, and electrification drive demand.
Check out the story in @forbes.com:
www.forbes.com/sites/kensil...
Check out the story in @forbes.com:
www.forbes.com/sites/kensil...
Ideas sparked. Connections made. Innovation accelerated. ⚡
We gathered 200 utility, regulatory, and tech leaders in Boston earlier this month for an immersive day exploring solutions for our industry's biggest challenges. Read the full recap: www.ngpartners.com/stories/nati...
We gathered 200 utility, regulatory, and tech leaders in Boston earlier this month for an immersive day exploring solutions for our industry's biggest challenges. Read the full recap: www.ngpartners.com/stories/nati...
October 31, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Ideas sparked. Connections made. Innovation accelerated. ⚡
We gathered 200 utility, regulatory, and tech leaders in Boston earlier this month for an immersive day exploring solutions for our industry's biggest challenges. Read the full recap: www.ngpartners.com/stories/nati...
We gathered 200 utility, regulatory, and tech leaders in Boston earlier this month for an immersive day exploring solutions for our industry's biggest challenges. Read the full recap: www.ngpartners.com/stories/nati...
👏👏 to the Emerald AI team on this exciting seed extension!
Emerald AI and National Grid have announced a strategic partnership and will deliver a UK‑first live trial in late 2025.
Check out the story from The Information: www.theinformation.com/briefings/ex...
Emerald AI and National Grid have announced a strategic partnership and will deliver a UK‑first live trial in late 2025.
Check out the story from The Information: www.theinformation.com/briefings/ex...
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October 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
👏👏 to the Emerald AI team on this exciting seed extension!
Emerald AI and National Grid have announced a strategic partnership and will deliver a UK‑first live trial in late 2025.
Check out the story from The Information: www.theinformation.com/briefings/ex...
Emerald AI and National Grid have announced a strategic partnership and will deliver a UK‑first live trial in late 2025.
Check out the story from The Information: www.theinformation.com/briefings/ex...
Ever wonder how corporate VCs find the next big climate-tech startup? 🔍
Join National Grid Partners as a #GridTern and find out!
Ready to power up your career? https://ngrid.com/4htTU7o
Join National Grid Partners as a #GridTern and find out!
Ready to power up your career? https://ngrid.com/4htTU7o
Summer 2026 Intern Program: Engineering, Environmental Science Majors (Waltham, MA)
Summer 2026 Intern Program: Engineering, Environmental Science Majors (Waltham, MA)
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October 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Ever wonder how corporate VCs find the next big climate-tech startup? 🔍
Join National Grid Partners as a #GridTern and find out!
Ready to power up your career? https://ngrid.com/4htTU7o
Join National Grid Partners as a #GridTern and find out!
Ready to power up your career? https://ngrid.com/4htTU7o
"Owners aren't buying maps — they're buying quiet." 🎯
Great insights from Jeremy Suard, CEO of Exodigo, and Evan Kirstel on the “What's Up with Tech?” podcast.
Great insights from Jeremy Suard, CEO of Exodigo, and Evan Kirstel on the “What's Up with Tech?” podcast.
October 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
"Owners aren't buying maps — they're buying quiet." 🎯
Great insights from Jeremy Suard, CEO of Exodigo, and Evan Kirstel on the “What's Up with Tech?” podcast.
Great insights from Jeremy Suard, CEO of Exodigo, and Evan Kirstel on the “What's Up with Tech?” podcast.
Exciting news from Uniphore! 🎉
✅ $260M Series F closed
✅ $2.5B valuation
✅ NVIDIA, AMD, Snowflake & Databricks investing alongside National Grid Partners
Read the full announcement: bit.ly/47lhJJU
✅ $260M Series F closed
✅ $2.5B valuation
✅ NVIDIA, AMD, Snowflake & Databricks investing alongside National Grid Partners
Read the full announcement: bit.ly/47lhJJU
AI and Data Leaders Invest in Uniphore to Accelerate Business AI | Uniphore
Uniphore, the Business AI company, today announced the close of its $260 million Series F round. NVIDIA, AMD, Snowflake, and Databricks invested in the round and were joined by financial and sovereign...
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October 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Exciting news from Uniphore! 🎉
✅ $260M Series F closed
✅ $2.5B valuation
✅ NVIDIA, AMD, Snowflake & Databricks investing alongside National Grid Partners
Read the full announcement: bit.ly/47lhJJU
✅ $260M Series F closed
✅ $2.5B valuation
✅ NVIDIA, AMD, Snowflake & Databricks investing alongside National Grid Partners
Read the full announcement: bit.ly/47lhJJU
Exciting launch from Avathon! Their new Autonomy for MRO platform uses AI to forecast asset performance issues, optimize workflows, and enable proactive maintenance. Read more.
https://bit.ly/49f8kpL
https://bit.ly/49f8kpL
White paper: Artificial intelligence drives operational performance excellence in MRO
White paper: Avathon’s new white paper presents an industry-defining paradigm for asset maintenance, repair, and overhaul: Avathon’s Autonomy for MRO.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Exciting launch from Avathon! Their new Autonomy for MRO platform uses AI to forecast asset performance issues, optimize workflows, and enable proactive maintenance. Read more.
https://bit.ly/49f8kpL
https://bit.ly/49f8kpL
AI-powered satellite intelligence is transforming grid reliability.
At the NGA Summit, AiDASH and National Grid showcased real results.
At the NGA Summit, AiDASH and National Grid showcased real results.
October 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
AI-powered satellite intelligence is transforming grid reliability.
At the NGA Summit, AiDASH and National Grid showcased real results.
At the NGA Summit, AiDASH and National Grid showcased real results.
Building the future of energy starts with inspiring the next generation. National Grid is hosting a free STEM Fest in #Boston on Oct 25th—60+ hands-on activities for K-12 students at the Museum of Science. Register below: https://bit.ly/4qiEDtZ
National Grid presents STEM Fest at the Museum of Science — Boston, Ma -- October 25, 2025 -- K-12th grade
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October 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Building the future of energy starts with inspiring the next generation. National Grid is hosting a free STEM Fest in #Boston on Oct 25th—60+ hands-on activities for K-12 students at the Museum of Science. Register below: https://bit.ly/4qiEDtZ
How do you remove gigatons of CO2 from the atmosphere? Start with the ocean. 🌊
Meet Captura for this week's #MeetUsMonday!
Meet Captura for this week's #MeetUsMonday!
October 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
How do you remove gigatons of CO2 from the atmosphere? Start with the ocean. 🌊
Meet Captura for this week's #MeetUsMonday!
Meet Captura for this week's #MeetUsMonday!
What if #AI could predict emergencies before they happen?
Todd Leclerc from Urbint joined 80 National Grid employees at our latest #FutureForum to show how their tech protects field workers and prevents pipeline damage.
More on Storm Manager soon! ⚡
Todd Leclerc from Urbint joined 80 National Grid employees at our latest #FutureForum to show how their tech protects field workers and prevents pipeline damage.
More on Storm Manager soon! ⚡
October 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What if #AI could predict emergencies before they happen?
Todd Leclerc from Urbint joined 80 National Grid employees at our latest #FutureForum to show how their tech protects field workers and prevents pipeline damage.
More on Storm Manager soon! ⚡
Todd Leclerc from Urbint joined 80 National Grid employees at our latest #FutureForum to show how their tech protects field workers and prevents pipeline damage.
More on Storm Manager soon! ⚡
Innovation in action. 🔥
Check out the highlights from Innovation Day through the eyes of our @nationalgrid.bsky.social team! ⚡
youtube.com/shorts/FYDG8...
Check out the highlights from Innovation Day through the eyes of our @nationalgrid.bsky.social team! ⚡
youtube.com/shorts/FYDG8...
POV: Innovation Day 2025 | National Grid
YouTube video by NationalGridUS
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October 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Innovation in action. 🔥
Check out the highlights from Innovation Day through the eyes of our @nationalgrid.bsky.social team! ⚡
youtube.com/shorts/FYDG8...
Check out the highlights from Innovation Day through the eyes of our @nationalgrid.bsky.social team! ⚡
youtube.com/shorts/FYDG8...
Exodigo just launched their Engineering Services Division—bringing AI to design automation, project controls, and construction management.
Read more below
www.exodigo.com/press/exodig...
Read more below
www.exodigo.com/press/exodig...
Exodigo Establishes Engineering Services Division Powered by AI
Delivers Unified Model Combining Proprietary Technology and Engineering Expertise to Drive Infrastructure Project Delivery Modernization
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October 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Exodigo just launched their Engineering Services Division—bringing AI to design automation, project controls, and construction management.
Read more below
www.exodigo.com/press/exodig...
Read more below
www.exodigo.com/press/exodig...
Nick Rancis brought the conversation on underground innovations to #TDWorldLive with Eversource Energy, National Grid, Dominion Energy, and PG&E.
From grid modernization to cutting-edge infrastructure solutions, hear what's powering the future of utilities.
Check out his key takeaways below!
From grid modernization to cutting-edge infrastructure solutions, hear what's powering the future of utilities.
Check out his key takeaways below!
October 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Nick Rancis brought the conversation on underground innovations to #TDWorldLive with Eversource Energy, National Grid, Dominion Energy, and PG&E.
From grid modernization to cutting-edge infrastructure solutions, hear what's powering the future of utilities.
Check out his key takeaways below!
From grid modernization to cutting-edge infrastructure solutions, hear what's powering the future of utilities.
Check out his key takeaways below!
October started off with a bang! 🎉 Innovation Day and #NGASummit2025 are officially in the books.
A thank you to everyone who joined us in Boston—your energy and insights made these events unforgettable.
Here are some of our favorite moments captured throughout the week. 📸
A thank you to everyone who joined us in Boston—your energy and insights made these events unforgettable.
Here are some of our favorite moments captured throughout the week. 📸
October 14, 2025 at 11:16 PM
October started off with a bang! 🎉 Innovation Day and #NGASummit2025 are officially in the books.
A thank you to everyone who joined us in Boston—your energy and insights made these events unforgettable.
Here are some of our favorite moments captured throughout the week. 📸
A thank you to everyone who joined us in Boston—your energy and insights made these events unforgettable.
Here are some of our favorite moments captured throughout the week. 📸
Bad data = bad decisions. 🤯
APERIO is changing that equation.
For this #MeetUsMonday, CEO Jonas Hellgren breaks down how his team uses AI to help enterprise customers monitor the quality and reliability of their industrial data—turning noise into insights.
APERIO is changing that equation.
For this #MeetUsMonday, CEO Jonas Hellgren breaks down how his team uses AI to help enterprise customers monitor the quality and reliability of their industrial data—turning noise into insights.
October 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Bad data = bad decisions. 🤯
APERIO is changing that equation.
For this #MeetUsMonday, CEO Jonas Hellgren breaks down how his team uses AI to help enterprise customers monitor the quality and reliability of their industrial data—turning noise into insights.
APERIO is changing that equation.
For this #MeetUsMonday, CEO Jonas Hellgren breaks down how his team uses AI to help enterprise customers monitor the quality and reliability of their industrial data—turning noise into insights.