UK | 2025 – Yottar, a startup building the intelligence layer between the electricity grid and asset developers, has raised $1 million (£740k) in pre-seed funding to scale its platform and help infrastructure developers find viable grid connections faster.
The round was led by Haatch, with participation from Cape Capital and angel investors. The funding will be used to expand the team, deepen platform functionality, and improve data coverage on UK grid capacity – a critical bottleneck in the transition to a low-carbon economy.
“There’s no path to net zero without rapidly scaling clean energy – but today, developers are building blind. They’re making multi-million pound decisions without clear data on where they can connect to the grid. Yottar exists to change that – giving them the visibility to act faster and avoid costly mistakes.”
Pete Clutton-Brock, co-founder and CEO of Yottar
Founded in 2023, Yottar is already supporting infrastructure developers including Tesla, which is using the platform to identify suitable locations for new supercharger hubs, and NHS England, which is using it to plan EV charging infrastructure and other decarbonisation projects across thousands of sites.
“Yottar transformed our site selection process. It allowed us to quickly identify locations with real potential and avoid wasting time on sites that would never get a viable grid connection.”
Hamza Latif, Senior Grid Connections Manager – EV Charging from Tesla
“Yottar gives me an unrivalled strategic view of grid capacity. It has been an invaluable tool to help NHS England plan the EV charging infrastructure to support the zero emission ambulance fleet of the future.”
Paul Chandler, Deputy Director – Transport, NHS England
Investors say it’s the team’s speed and clarity of execution – and the scale of the underlying problem – that sets Yottar apart.
“We back founders who can run through walls – and that’s exactly what the Yottar team is doing. They’ve gone from idea to shaping where organisations like Tesla and the NHS are rolling out assets in just months. What impressed us wasn’t just the scale of the opportunity, but the speed, clarity, and ambition of the team. We’re convinced they’ll build something genuinely transformative.”
Fred Soneya, Co-founder and General Partner at Haatch
As grid constraints emerge as the defining bottleneck to decarbonisation, Yottar offers a new approach: a geospatial intelligence platform that makes it easy to answer questions like where can I connect? How much power can I get? When will it be available? Questions that today require weeks of manual effort and
About Yottar
Yottar is building the grid intelligence platform that helps developers of clean infrastructure – from EV charging and battery storage to solar and industrial electrification – identify viable grid connections and accelerate the roll-out of net zero assets. Founded in 2023, Yottar is backed by Haatch, Cape Capital and a group of strategic angels.
About Haatch
Founded in 2013 by Scott Weavers-Wright OBE and Fred Soneya, Haatch is an award-winning pre-seed and seed-stage fund manager investing in B2B SaaS companies solving critical business challenges. With over 150 investments across 100+ companies and a portfolio value exceeding £1 billion, Haatch combines deep operator experience with a mission to democratise venture capital access. Backed by over 1,500 investors and a £27m partnership with the British Business Bank, Haatch also manages a dedicated £8m co-investment fund for the East Midlands.
About Cape Capital
Cape Capital AG is a Zurich-based wealth and investment management firm founded in 2002. The firm provides tailored investment solutions to high-net-worth families, institutions, and professional investors, and manages funds on behalf of long-term backers. Cape actively invests in high-growth opportunities, including early-stage venture capital. The firm supports mission-driven founders building the next generation of impactful businesses.
FAQs
What does Yottar do?
Yottar is a grid intelligence platform that helps developers of clean infrastructure projects like EV charging hubs, battery storage, and solar quickly identify where viable grid connections exist, how much capacity is available, and when it can be accessed. This enables faster and more cost-effective project development.
Why is this important now?
Grid constraints are emerging as the single biggest bottleneck to the net zero transition. Clean energy projects are being delayed or abandoned due to the difficulty of securing grid connections. Without better visibility into grid capacity, it’s impossible to plan the rollout of critical infrastructure at the pace required.
Who is Yottar for?
Yottar is built for infrastructure developers, landowners, consultants, and organisations involved in planning or delivering clean energy projects including EV charging, renewables, battery storage, and industrial electrification.
How does it work?
Yottar aggregates and analyses fragmented, hard-to-access electricity network data from Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and overlays it with geographic and commercial intelligence. The platform allows users to search, screen, and compare locations based on real-world grid potential.
Is the product live?
Yes, Yottar is live and being used by organisations including Tesla and NHS England. It is currently focused on the UK market, with plans to expand coverage.
Who’s behind Yottar?
Yottar was initially founded in 2023 by Pete Clutton-Brock, who was then joined by Steve Day and Jon Thompson. The company is based in the UK and operates remotely. It is backed by Haatch, Cape Capital, and angel investors.
How much has Yottar raised to date?
This is Yottar’s first investment round.
