Octopus Ventures

Octopus Ventures invests in seven core areas: B2B Software, Bio, Climate, Consumer, Deep Tech, Fintech, and Health. Their sweet spot is pre-seed through Series A, with a goal to invest £10 billion by 2030 in industries bringing about positive change in building a sustainable planet, empowering people, and revitalizing healthcare.

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Stages

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A

Focus Areas

Enterprise Saas, Biotech, Climate Cleantech

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Investment Thesis

Octopus Ventures backs founders who are changing the world for the better by investing where they can make the greatest positive impact. They focus on businesses that put people, community, and the environment first, believing that the most successful companies should be a force for good. The firm invests from the earliest phase (idea on a page) through to exit, providing not just funding but humility and hands-on support.

What Sets Them Apart

Dedicated People + Talent team integrated across all investment areas to help founders build teams and culture
Bi-annual Leadership Programme matching founders with experienced mentors and operators
B Corp certified, demonstrating commitment to social and environmental performance
Sector experts with first-hand knowledge, from NHS doctors and deep tech PhDs to beauty entrepreneurs and web3 founders
Long-standing track record since 2008 with 180+ teams backed, 32 successful exits, and a strong portfolio of recognized companies