Ian Cooper

Ian Cooper is the London-based Managing Director and Head of Corporate Venture Capital for Europe at National Grid Partners. With an MBA from HEC Paris, he leverages a 15-year background in investment banking to lead investments in companies at the intersection of energy and information technology.

He is passionate about collaborating with founders who are developing solutions for significant global challenges, with a particular focus on addressing climate change through technological innovation.

After a long career at major banks like Morgan Stanley and HSBC, he transitioned to corporate venture capital to focus on driving the energy transition.