Nick Rancis

Nick Rancis is an Investor at National Grid Partners based in London, United Kingdom, where he specializes in early-stage energy and climate technology investments. At National Grid Partners, a corporate venture capital firm managing over $1 billion in assets across more than 50 portfolio companies, he deploys capital from a $500 million energy tech fund raised in March 2024. His investment track record includes participating in the $500 million Series D funding round for Zenobe, alongside backing startups like Sennen and Quotient, which was acquired by Roche. Prior to his current role, Rancis held investment positions at BGF and Octopus Ventures, building expertise in industrial technology, software, and deep tech. An alumnus of the University of Nottingham, his primary focus remains on financing early-stage startups that are driving the global energy transition and advancing sustainable infrastructure.