Nigel Mccleave

Partner at Lightrock

📍 United Kingdom, United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 7 investments📅 7 years investing🗓 Last invested Apr 2026
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Aug 2025
At Previse Systems, we fundamentally reshape the way Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) software is designed, implemented and operated. We offer a highly performant SaaS solution for European electricity, natural gas and certificates trading – combining modern software architecture with the latest available tools and technology. As a conceptual innovation, we build on the notion of “community”, with an infrastructure for energy companies to leverage synergies through collaboration in the IT domain. The goal of this is simple: better software, faster and at lower cost. We create software without any legacy burden. Our data structure follows accepted market standards, which drives easy and fast data migrations, and is also a core factor of strong system performance. We develop software that is both optimised for today’s energy trading, and ready for the changes anticipated in the markets in the coming years. With our open App Store, we have the solution to the classic question of “buy vs. build” by proposing an optimal equilibrium. For the development of individual, regional, or otherwise specific functionality, our App Store introduces a flexibility of choices and alternatives, as well as a speed of realisation not seen before in this industry. With Previse Systems, energy companies are well equipped to master the challenges of a fast evolving environment.
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May 2024
Were on a mission to make a big green dent in the universe by building a truly sustainable energy system globally. That means making power greener, smarter, and more affordable for everyone. We put customers at the heart of everything we do: with always-fair prices, transparency and outrageous customer service. We drive system change: with transformative tech to make renewable energy the norm and end global reliance on fossil fuels. Octopus Energy Group is made up of 10 businesses spanning 6 countries across 3 continents, including: Octopus Energy Retail, Kraken Technologies, Octopus Energy Generation, Kraken Flex, Octopus Electric Vehicles, and the Octopus Centre for Net Zero. More on OEG @ octopusenergy.group
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May 2024
Improve customer satisfaction, increase product innovation, generate new revenue streams, and make significant operational savings. All with the only proven end-to-end, AI-powered operating system for energy utilities. Now expanded to support water, and telco.
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Dec 2022
Aerones is an innovative company that has developed robotic technology for wind turbine blade maintenance services, such as: • Conductivity measurements and trouble-shooting; • Drainage hole cleaning; • External inspection of the wind turbine blades; • Internal inspection of the blades; • Blade & Tower cleaning; • Coating application on the leading edges; • Leading-edge repair. The technology in use is controlled remotely. In addition, it is compact and easily transportable. Aerones is the first company in the world to provide the services using robotic technology: the maintenance process does not require technicians to work in dangerous heights, and thus is much safer, more efficient, and the downtime of the turbines is decreased significantly.
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Sep 2019
CMR Surgical is a global medical devices company dedicated to transforming surgery with Versius®, a next-generation surgical robot. CMR is committed to working with surgeons, surgical teams and hospital partners, to provide an optimal tool to make robotic minimal access surgery universally accessible and affordable. With Versius, we are on a mission to redefine the surgical robotics market with practical, innovative technology and data that can improve surgical care. To find out more, or to join our world-class team please visit our website.
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May 2019
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2026
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Apr 2026
Our mission is to make second-hand the first choice, and were looking for people who want to help us get there. Every day, we work together to help our members buy and sell pre-loved clothing and lifestyle items, giving each piece a second life – or even a third. The Vinted Group is made up of three business units that support this mission: Vinted Marketplace is Europe’s leading platform for second-hand fashion and a go-to destination for all kinds of pre-loved items, with a growing range of categories. Our platform connects millions of members across 20+ markets, helping great items find a new life. Vinted Go enhances the shipping experience with a vast network of over 500,000 pick-up and drop-off points, partnering with more than 60 carriers across Europe, with added services like item verification for peace of mind on high-value pieces. Vinted Pay is the newest part of the Vinted Group, dedicated to bringing secure, reliable payments to buyers and sellers across Europe. Seamlessly integrated into the Vinted app, it helps keep every transaction safe, efficient, and easy for our members. Founded in 2008 in Lithuania, Vinted began as a way for friends to find new homes for clothes they no longer needed. In 2019, we became Lithuanias first unicorn! Today, our headquarters remain in Vilnius, and weve grown with offices across Europe, supported by a team of over 2,000 people.
2025
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Aug 2025
At Previse Systems, we fundamentally reshape the way Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) software is designed, implemented and operated. We offer a highly performant SaaS solution for European electricity, natural gas and certificates trading – combining modern software architecture with the latest available tools and technology. As a conceptual innovation, we build on the notion of “community”, with an infrastructure for energy companies to leverage synergies through collaboration in the IT domain. The goal of this is simple: better software, faster and at lower cost. We create software without any legacy burden. Our data structure follows accepted market standards, which drives easy and fast data migrations, and is also a core factor of strong system performance. We develop software that is both optimised for today’s energy trading, and ready for the changes anticipated in the markets in the coming years. With our open App Store, we have the solution to the classic question of “buy vs. build” by proposing an optimal equilibrium. For the development of individual, regional, or otherwise specific functionality, our App Store introduces a flexibility of choices and alternatives, as well as a speed of realisation not seen before in this industry. With Previse Systems, energy companies are well equipped to master the challenges of a fast evolving environment.
2024
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May 2024
Were on a mission to make a big green dent in the universe by building a truly sustainable energy system globally. That means making power greener, smarter, and more affordable for everyone. We put customers at the heart of everything we do: with always-fair prices, transparency and outrageous customer service. We drive system change: with transformative tech to make renewable energy the norm and end global reliance on fossil fuels. Octopus Energy Group is made up of 10 businesses spanning 6 countries across 3 continents, including: Octopus Energy Retail, Kraken Technologies, Octopus Energy Generation, Kraken Flex, Octopus Electric Vehicles, and the Octopus Centre for Net Zero. More on OEG @ octopusenergy.group
Investor
May 2024
Improve customer satisfaction, increase product innovation, generate new revenue streams, and make significant operational savings. All with the only proven end-to-end, AI-powered operating system for energy utilities. Now expanded to support water, and telco.
2022
Investor
Dec 2022
Aerones is an innovative company that has developed robotic technology for wind turbine blade maintenance services, such as: • Conductivity measurements and trouble-shooting; • Drainage hole cleaning; • External inspection of the wind turbine blades; • Internal inspection of the blades; • Blade & Tower cleaning; • Coating application on the leading edges; • Leading-edge repair. The technology in use is controlled remotely. In addition, it is compact and easily transportable. Aerones is the first company in the world to provide the services using robotic technology: the maintenance process does not require technicians to work in dangerous heights, and thus is much safer, more efficient, and the downtime of the turbines is decreased significantly.
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