Investing Profile

Grant Allen(294)

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Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners

giant.vcPalo Alto, California

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Grant Allen's investing connections

Connected to 24 investors on Signal.

Networks Grant is a member of

The Wharton School Network

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The Wharton School Network

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Duke University Network

305 CONNECTIONS

Duke University Network

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Duke University Network

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Current Investing Position

NextGen Venture Partners Venture Partner

Investment Range

$5.0M - $30.0M

Sweet Spot

$15.0M

Investments On Record

Current Fund Size

$20.7M

Grant Allen is on these Sector & Stage Rankings

San Francisco Bay Area London Boston / New England EnergyTech (Series B)Robotics (Series B)ClimateTech/CleanTech (Series B)Hardware (Series B)IoT (Series B)Enterprise (Series B)AI (Series B)Manufacturing (Series B)SaaS (Series B)Angel, Scout, and Solo-Capitalists

Grant Allen's Investments On Record (20)

Company	StageDateRound Size	Total Raised
Ostrom	Series ASep 2023$8M	$46M €4.4M
Co-investors: Nick Grossman (Union Square Ventures), Philipp Kloeckner (Axel Springer Plug and Play Accelerator), Alexander Kudlich (468 Capital), Eric Quidenus-Wahlforss (Klaradal), Emmet King (J12 Ventures), Nico Wittenborn (Adjacent), Yang Zou (alphin GmbH)
Plotlogic	Series BJul 2023$28M	$51M
Co-investors: Ali Tamaseb (DCVC (Data Collective)), Samantha Smith-Eppsteiner (Innovation Endeavors), Mike Zimmerman (Main Sequence Ventures), Tom Steyer (Galvanize Climate Solutions LLC)
Fabric8Labs	Series BFeb 2023$53M Series AJul 2021$19M	$130M
Co-investors: Greg Papadopoulos (New Enterprise Associates (NEA)), Jen Ard (Intel Capital), Mark Cuban (PKF The Consulting House, Dubai - UAE), Anil Achyuta (TDK Ventures, Inc.), Faran Nouri (Lam Research Capital)
WattBuy	Series AOct 2021$11M	$16M
Co-investors: Emily Kirsch (Powerhouse Ventures), Yoav Lurie (Impact Edge), Paul Bernard (Amazon), Jason Jacobs (MCJ Collective)
Poka	Series BJun 2021$25M Series UnknownJun 2020$5M	$43M
Co-investors: Jeff Clavier (Uncork Capital), Chris Arsenault (iNovia Capital), Antoine Nivard (Blank Ventures)
Station A	SeedJul 2020$4M	$13M
Co-investors: Josh Felser (Freestyle Capital), Emily Kirsch (Powerhouse Ventures), Tom Steyer (Galvanize Climate Solutions LLC), Patrick Elftmann (Future Energy Ventures)
Coaster Cycles	SeedOct 2019
Co-investors: John Lyman (GV (Google Ventures))
Proterra	Series 7Jul 2018$10M	$510M
Co-investors: Marc van den Berg (Financial Technology Partners / FT Partners), Marianne Wu (GE Ventures), Chamath Palihapitiya (Social Capital LP), Clint Korver (Ulu Ventures), Miriam Rivera (Ulu Ventures), Brook Porter (G2VP)

most interested in

Automation of everything. From building controls and energy management to industrial IoT and tools for deskless workers, I'm exploring the application of new technology towards the disruption and automation of industry and the built environment.

not interested in

Battery chemistry, healthcare, science projects.

Grant Allen's Experience

Venture Partner NextGen Venture Partners2012 - Present

Managing Director Keybridge Venture Partners2010 - Present

Investor Banyan InfrastructurePresent

Board Member PlotlogicPresent

Investor, Board Observer HigharcPresent

Investor Antora EnergyPresent

Senior Advisor for Octopus Energy Climate Ventures Octopus EnergyPresent

Consultant for Octopus Energy Climate Ventures Octopus EnergyPresent

Investor, Asvisor Cosmic RoboticsPresent

Board Member C-Motive TechnologiesPresent

Director (Nasdaq: HVIIU) Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VIIPresent

Investor, Board Observer Pano AIPresent

Chairman, Co-founder Ocular Melanoma FoundationPresent

Consultant to CEO Jingle Networks/1-800-FREE-411 (acquired by Marchex)Present

Founder (Personal Angel Investing) Keybridge VenturesPresent

Founder, Managing Partner Keybridge Venture PartnersPresent

Managing Partner Keybridge Venture PartnersPresent

Venture Partner, Co-founder (acquired by Brown Advisory) NextGen Venture PartnersPresent

Venture Partner, Co-founder NextGen Venture PartnersPresent

CEO, Managing Director, ABB Ventures ABBPresent

CEO, Managing Director, ABB Ventures ABB India LtdPresent

CEO, ABB Technology Ventures ABB India LtdPresent

Venture Partner Motus VenturesPresent

Founding General Partner SE VenturesPresent

Venture Partner Giant VenturesPresent

Board Partner Giant VenturesPresent

Fund Partner I Squared CapitalPresent

Chairman Ocular Melanoma FoundationPresent

Managing Director and Head of Ventures ABB Switzerland Ltd.2017 - 2019

Grant Allen's Education

IMD Business School Senior Leadership Development Program (SLDP) XIX

The Wharton School MBA

Duke University Bachelors of Science Engineering

UNSW Australia Engineering Coursework (Sydney, AUS) AUS)

UNSW Engineering Coursework (Sydney AUS)

Duke University Bachelors of Science, Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering

The Wharton School MBA, Venture Capital & Private Equity (individualized major; full-time program) Venture Capital & Private Equity (individualized major; full-time program)

IMD Senior Leadership Development Program (SLDP) XIX (on site in Lausanne, Switzerland) Executive Education

IMD Business School Senior Leadership Development Program (SLDP) XIX (on site in Lausanne Switzerland), Executive Education

Duke University Bachelors of Science Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering

IMD Senior Leadership Development Program (SLDP) XIX (on site in Lausanne Switzerland), Executive Education

IMD Business School Senior Leadership Development Program (SLDP) XIX (on site in Lausanne, Switzerland), Executive Education Switzerland)

IMD Business School Senior Leadership Development Program (SLDP) XIX (on site in Lausanne, Switzerland) Executive Education

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