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Grid Catalyst

Grid Catalyst

Minneapolis, Minnesotagridcatalyst.org

Overview

Grid Catalyst is a Midwest clean energy accelerator that connects startups with project demonstrations, mentorship, and seed funding to help them commercialize their technologies.

Year Founded

2021

Portfolio Companies

12

Investments

Grid Catalyst investments
CompanyDateStageLead
HyWatts Inc.Dec 2024Pre SeedCo-investor
Enspi TechnologiesMar 2025AcceleratorLead
INOVUESMar 2022AcceleratorCo-investor
SolarSteam Inc.Apr 2024GrantCo-investor
GeoKilnMar 2025AcceleratorCo-investor
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Key People

Nina Axelson

President And Founder

Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is Grid Catalyst based?

Grid Catalyst is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.

When was Grid Catalyst founded?

Grid Catalyst was founded in 2021.

How many portfolio companies does Grid Catalyst have?

Grid Catalyst has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Grid Catalyst's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include HyWatts Inc., Enspi Technologies, INOVUES, SolarSteam Inc., GeoKiln.

What was Grid Catalyst's most recent investment shown here?

Grid Catalyst's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in GeoKiln in 2025.

What sectors does Grid Catalyst focus on?

Grid Catalyst focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does Grid Catalyst focus on?

Stage focus information for Grid Catalyst is not publicly available.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersMinneapolis, Minnesota
Year Founded2021

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