Terna Forward operates as Terna Group’s vehicle for technological innovation and corporate venture capital, targeting startups and SMEs whose solutions can enhance the electricity system’s safety, efficiency and sustainability. Its portfolio spans robotics, AI, satellite analytics and climate-tech companies that complement Terna’s core business of power-grid management. The unit has executed seven direct investments, deploying roughly €7 million to date. Recent checks include nearly €2 million into Hibot and Hypermeteo to advance power-line maintenance robotics and high-resolution weather-data services, respectively. Beyond direct stakes, Terna Forward is an LP in CDP Venture Capital’s Corporate Partner I Fund, broadening exposure to “Energy Tech” and “Infra Tech” deals. The group is formalising its presence in the venture ecosystem through memberships in Italian Tech Alliance and AIFI. Terna Forward’s strategy couples financial returns with strategic benefits, supplying Terna’s grid operations with cutting-edge tools and data while nurturing an open-innovation network.

Total raised

$3M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Dec 2025