In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, National Grid ranks #70 globally and #4 in the United Kingdom. It ranks #4 in the Energy & Environment industry and #4 in the Energy subindustry.
National Grid has supported 52 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $4.7 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 2 active startup programs.
National Grid has deployed more than $1 billion in startup investments through National Grid Partners (NGP) and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 2 active startup programs supporting 52 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Energy & Environment, Fintech, and Hardware & IoT. Its venture arm National Grid Partners (NGP) has invested in over 48 startups since it was founded in 2018.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Hardware & IoT, and Energy & Environment, categories where National Grid's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with National Grid. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
National Grid engages startups through 2 active programs, supporting 52 startups in total based on our database.

National Grid's top 5 associated startups have raised 48% of the $4.7 billion raised in the last ten years across all 52 associated startups, led by Uniphore Pte. Ltd. at $860 million. National Grid is associated with 50 active startups and 2 exits. National Grid Partners (NGP) supports the largest number of startups, with 48 associated startups.
Disclaimer: This is based on general open web search and prone to mistakes.
| Startup | SB Score | Industry | HQ city | Link Type to Corporation | Linked via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 559 | Software & Data | Boston | Program Investment | National Grid Partners (NGP) | |
EdCast | SB 557 | Software & Data | Mountain View | Program Investment | National Grid Partners (NGP) |
| SB 548 | Software & Data | Hanover | Program Investment | National Grid Partners (NGP) | |
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