Patrick Walsh

Patrick Walsh serves as the Director of Investments at National Grid Partners, focusing on venture capital allocations within the energy and technology sectors. In this capacity, he helps manage corporate venture capital initiatives for National Grid, functioning as a strategic investor for the multinational utility company. His investment mandate centers on identifying early-stage and growth-stage technology enterprises that align directly with the ongoing modernization of global utility infrastructure. Operating at the intersection of traditional energy distribution and emerging digital solutions, Walsh evaluates prospective portfolio additions designed to drive long-term operational efficiencies. He actively works to source institutional deals that bridge the gap between legacy power grids and modern enterprise software applications. His current focus remains dedicated to deploying capital into innovative startups that support the broader strategic objectives of the corporate venture capital fund.