Overview
Squid provides a browser-based, AI-powered grid planning platform for electricity network operators and utilities. It builds a single live, trusted network model by unifying grid data from multiple sources, letting users model the network, run simulations, test for stress, and track changes with versioning. It stands out by centralizing data into one auditable environment with live data and AI-driven insights, reducing reliance on scattered spreadsheets and PDFs. Its goal is to speed up grid modernization by enabling faster, more accurate, and transparent planning decisions across teams and stakeholders, with customers like National Grid and Octopus Energy.
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What believers are saying
- YC Winter 2026 still highlights Squid as active, signaling investor and partner validation.
- Squid's jobs page on October 27, 2026 shows hiring for power-systems and enterprise-software talent.
- The electricity-grid modernization push gives Squid a timely wedge with regulated utilities.
What critics are saying
- No public customer logos, contracts, or revenue disclosures exist by November 14, 2026.
- Octopus Energy and National Grid can build similar internal planning tools within twelve months.
- Utility procurement cycles and security reviews can delay deployments long enough to starve the company.
What makes Squid unique
- YC launched Squid on November 11, 2026 as browser-based grid planning software.
- Squid unifies spreadsheets, PDFs, GIS exports, and model versions into one live network model.
- Founders bring National Grid, Octopus Energy, and AWS experience directly into product design.
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