Grant Allen
Founder at Nextgen Venture Partners LLC
Profile
Grant Allen is the founder of NextGen Venture Partners LLC, which was founded in 2022.
He is currently the Chairman of Ocular Melanoma Foundation since 2003.
Mr. Allen is also an Independent Director at Spartan Acquisition Corp.
IV, a Board Member at Natel Energy, Inc., AutoGrid Systems, Inc., WattB, Inc., and Keybridge Venture Partners LLC.
He serves as a Corporate Venture Advisor at Forte Ventures LLC, a Venture Partner at Motus Ventures LLC, and a General Partner at SE Ventures LLC and Schneider Electric Foundries LLC.
Mr. Allen has held former positions as a Director at GreenVolts, Inc., Industrial Defender, Inc., and Enbala Power Networks ULC.
He was also the Managing Director & Head of Ventures at ABB Technology Ventures (Venture Capital) from 2016 to 2019 and Vice President at Core Capital Partners LLC from 2009 to 2010.
Mr. Allen has served as a Board Member at Orbital Marine Power Ltd.
from 2013 to 2019 and Validus DC Systems LLC from 2011 to 2012.
He completed his undergraduate degree at Duke University and holds an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Grant Allen active positions
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Spartan Acquisition Corp. IV
 Spartan Acquisition Corp. IV Financial ConglomeratesFinance Spartan Acquisition Corp. IV is a blank check company that is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company was founded on February 19, 2021 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
SE Ventures LLC
 SE Ventures LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SE Ventures LLC provides energy services. The company is headquartered in Valentine, NE. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2019 |
AutoGrid Systems, Inc.
 AutoGrid Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Autogrid Systems, Inc. provides data analytics and simulation software for the smart grid. The firm serves utilities of all sizes, grid operators, electricity retailers, ESCO services companies, and end-users and it develops and markets services that both help lower costs and improve reliability of the electricity supply chain. The company was founded by Amit Narayan in 2011 and is headquartered in Redwood Shores, CA. | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2019 |
Keybridge Venture Partners LLC
 Keybridge Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Keybridge Venture Partners LLC (Keybridge Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Grant Allen. The firm is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2010 |
| Schneider Electric Foundries LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/08/2019 |
Formic Technologies, Inc.
 Formic Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Formic Technologies, Inc. provides flexible MIG/MAG robotic welding solutions for small and medium parts, ensuring consistent and quality welds every time. Formic Technologies is based in San Pablo, CA and was founded by Saman Farid and Misa Ilkhechi, with Saman Farid serving as the CEO since incorporation. The company has deep expertise across robotics and asset rentals, helping manufacturers get started with automation and overcome the high time and capital requirements. The company's robot-as-a-service model offers robotic systems for machine tending, material handling, inspection, welding, and more, saving money from day one. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/10/2020 |
| Ocular Melanoma Foundation | Chairman | 01/01/2003 |
Motus Ventures LLC
 Motus Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Motus Ventures LLC (Motus Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Jim Disanto. The firm is headquartered in Redwood City, California. | Private Equity Investor | 01/06/2019 |
WattB, Inc.
 WattB, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services WattB, Inc. operates an online electricity marketplace. It helps residents to make better informed decisions about home electricity costs by allowing to browse and select plans in its area. The company was founded by Naman Trivedi and Ben Hood in 2018 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2021 |
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Training of Grant Allen
| Duke University | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 20 |
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GreenVolts, Inc.
 GreenVolts, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities GreenVolts, Inc. designs and develops concentrated photovoltaic technology. It provides solar power and related equipment. The company was founded by Robert Cart in 2005 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA. | Utilities |
Natel Energy, Inc.
 Natel Energy, Inc. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Natel Energy, Inc. operates as a renewable energy systems company. Its turbines build and sell hydroEngines and hydropower turbines. The firm’s developers design Restoration Hydro projects: resilient and distributed hydropower systems. Its analytics project monitors with Upstream for intelligent siting, analysis and operations monitoring. The company was founded by Gia Schneider and Abe Schneider and is headquartered in Alameda, CA. | Utilities |
Industrial Defender, Inc.
 Industrial Defender, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Industrial Defender, Inc. provided software security services. It offered security and SCADA solutions services for mission-critical industries like consulting, support, training, and maintenance. The company was founded by Brian M. Ahern in 1996 and was headquartered in Mansfield, MA. | Commercial Services |
Core Capital Partners LLC
 Core Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Core Capital Partners LLC (Core Capital Partners) is venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Jonathan M. Silver, Will F. Dunbar and Mark J. Levine. The firm is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. | Finance |
Orbital Marine Power Ltd.
 Orbital Marine Power Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Orbital Marine Power Ltd. develops floating tidal stream and run of river turbines. The firm is a renewable energy research and development business. The company was founded by Barry L. Johnston in 2002 and is headquartered in Stromness, the United Kingdom. | Producer Manufacturing |
Validus DC Systems LLC
 Validus DC Systems LLC Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Validus DC Systems LLC is a provider of direct current power infrastructure for datacenters and telecommunications facilities. It offers power converter units, power conversion modules, power quality modules, power distribution modules, battery charging systems, and chemical battery systems. It also provides installation, construction and maintenance services. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Brookfield, CT. | Producer Manufacturing |
ABB Technology Ventures (Venture Capital)
 ABB Technology Ventures (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance ABB Technology Ventures /Venture Capital/ (ATV) is a venture capital unit of ABB Ltd with headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2009. | Finance |
AutoGrid Systems, Inc.
AutoGrid Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Autogrid Systems, Inc. provides data analytics and simulation software for the smart grid. The firm serves utilities of all sizes, grid operators, electricity retailers, ESCO services companies, and end-users and it develops and markets services that both help lower costs and improve reliability of the electricity supply chain. The company was founded by Amit Narayan in 2011 and is headquartered in Redwood Shores, CA. | Technology Services |
Motus Ventures LLC
Motus Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Motus Ventures LLC (Motus Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Jim Disanto. The firm is headquartered in Redwood City, California. | Finance |
Nextgen Venture Partners LLC
 Nextgen Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance NextGen Venture Partners LLC (NextGen Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Brown Advisory Inc, founded in 2011 by Daniel Mindus and Grant Allen. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. | Finance |
SE Ventures LLC
SE Ventures LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SE Ventures LLC provides energy services. The company is headquartered in Valentine, NE. | Commercial Services |
WattB, Inc.
WattB, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services WattB, Inc. operates an online electricity marketplace. It helps residents to make better informed decisions about home electricity costs by allowing to browse and select plans in its area. The company was founded by Naman Trivedi and Ben Hood in 2018 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. | Technology Services |
| Ocular Melanoma Foundation | |
Keybridge Venture Partners LLC
Keybridge Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Keybridge Venture Partners LLC (Keybridge Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Grant Allen. The firm is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. | Finance |
Spartan Acquisition Corp. IV
Spartan Acquisition Corp. IV Financial ConglomeratesFinance Spartan Acquisition Corp. IV is a blank check company that is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company was founded on February 19, 2021 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Formic Technologies, Inc.
Formic Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Formic Technologies, Inc. provides flexible MIG/MAG robotic welding solutions for small and medium parts, ensuring consistent and quality welds every time. Formic Technologies is based in San Pablo, CA and was founded by Saman Farid and Misa Ilkhechi, with Saman Farid serving as the CEO since incorporation. The company has deep expertise across robotics and asset rentals, helping manufacturers get started with automation and overcome the high time and capital requirements. The company's robot-as-a-service model offers robotic systems for machine tending, material handling, inspection, welding, and more, saving money from day one. | Technology Services |
| Schneider Electric Foundries LLC | |
Se Ventures /CA/
 Se Ventures /CA/ Investment ManagersFinance SE Ventures /CA/ (Se Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Schneider Electric SE founded in 2017.The firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Finance |
Enbala Power Networks ULC
 Enbala Power Networks ULC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ENBALA Power Networks, Inc. provides smart grid technology solutions. Its solutions include virtual power plants, distributed energy resource management systems and analysis and planning. The company was founded by Malcolm Metcalfe and Richard C. Black in 2003 and is headquartered in North Vancouver, Canada. | Technology Services |
Forte Ventures LLC
 Forte Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Forte Ventures LLC (Forte Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Tom Hawkins. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. | Finance |
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