Operators who’ve done this before.
Powerverse was carved out of Lightsource BP in 2024, built on years of R&D inside the world’s largest commercial-solar business. The leadership combines scale software, energy trading, sustainability finance and direct-to-consumer growth.
Carved out of Lightsource BP. Built for execution.
Powerverse was born inside Lightsource BP’s lab through years of R&D in home electrification. In 2024 we stood up as an independent company — transitioning the IP and the team into a business built for commercial scale. The first B2B customer signed shortly after; the network has grown steadily since.
Working with leading retail brands and the businesses serving them.
From household-name retailers and motoring brands through to the device makers building the connected home. A few of the businesses on the platform today.
“We chose Powerverse as the backend for our Cord EV app because we were genuinely impressed by the software’s powerful capabilities, seamless usability, and the company’s innovative vision. The team has been remarkably responsive, professional, and a pleasure to work with.”
Co-founder, Cord
The team.
Richard Britton
Founded and scaled a software business through to exit by exploiting sector shifts in telecoms similar to those now seen in energy. Applying the playbook here.
Michal Poszumski
Decade in edge technology for home electrification. Founded Lightsource Labs. Deep technical expertise and a long-term perspective.
Grace Choong
Chartered accountant, Big Four background, 10 years in high-growth sustainability businesses. Capital-efficient planning and execution.
Alex Bacall
20 years in customer leadership across sales and operational delivery for some of the world’s most demanding companies.
Lee Priestly (interim consultant)
30-year veteran of energy trading. Wholesale market experience at British Gas, founder of one of the UK’s fastest-growing energy desks.
Nick Groves
EV ecosystem expert. Built revenue from the ground up across multiple EV businesses. Former founder; commercial focus and execution rigour.
Lauren Forster
Strong brand and consumer background from Groupon. Real experience in growth, partnerships and customer acquisition.
Andy Watkins
Product leader who has worked alongside Richard across two businesses, including taking the first through to exit.
Barbra Kaic
Operational leader across people, process and technology. Experience scaling fast-moving businesses.
Nick Boyle
Multi-exit entrepreneur and investor with a track record of building and scaling energy platforms.
- Founded Lightsource and scaled it into a global solar business — strategic partnership and sale to BP.
- Built Thinc Group, later acquired by AXA.
- Deep experience across capital markets, infrastructure and global energy deployment.
- Now building Powerverse as a Board member and investor.
“When I set ambitious targets at Lightsource in the early days, people thought they were unrealistic. We delivered. With Powerverse it will be no different.”
Join us.
We’re hiring across engineering, product, flexibility and partner success. The work is hard, the mission is clear, and the team is one of the best in UK energy.