Octopus Ventures

investment firm

About

Octopus is a multi stage European venture capital investor specializing in health, fintech, deep tech, B2B software and consumer.

  • London,England,United Kingdom

Details

Industries
Finance,Financial Services,Venture Capital
Founded date
Jan 1, 2008
Operating Status
Active
Also Known As
Octopus Ventures
Investor Type
Venture Capital

For the people and ideas that will change the world, because we believe you can build a better tomorrow by investing in it.

We can back you at every stage of your journey, from ideas on a page through to IPO. Each year we deploy more than £200 million across five areas where we see maximum potential for impact: health, fintech, deep tech, consumer and B2B software. With many years of experience and expertise investing in each of these areas, our team can help our portfolio companies scale at speed.

For us, investment is about more than money. Being truly invested is about giving time, energy and focus; working with founders to give them the best chance of success. It means a shared commitment to solving the big problems that matter.

We’ve backed the likes of ManyPets, Cazoo, Depop, Elvie and WaveOptics, while others have gone on to join forces with the world’s largest businesses.

We are based in London and New York with a network of partners across the U.S and Asia.

Funds Raised

Announced Date Fund Name Money Raised
Apr 8, 2019 Octopus Ventures Growth Fund £83M
Apr 15, 2018 Octopus Ventures $280M
Oct 5, 2015 Octopus Zenith Opportunities II LP $140M
Jan 1, 2013 Octopus Zenith LP $38.19M
Jan 1, 2009 Eureka $60M

Investments

Number of Investments
Number of Lead Investments
372
212
Octopus Ventures has made 372 investments. Their most recent investment was on May 15, 2023, when Pear Bio raised $14M.
Date Company Name
Round Money Raised Industry Lead Investor
May 15, 2023 Pear Bio
Series A $14M Biotechnology Yes
Apr 27, 2023 Onin
Seed £2.75M Yes
Apr 25, 2023 Seatfrog
Series Unknown £6M Air Transportation
Apr 17, 2023 Perci Health
Seed £3.40M Health Care Yes
Apr 14, 2023 Little Journey
Seed £2.50M Clinical Trials Yes

Employee Profiles

Number of Employee Profiles
47
Octopus Ventures has 47 current employee profiles, including Employee Laura Heaton
Employee
Employee
Employee
Employee

Exits

Octopus Ventures has had 49 exits. Octopus Ventures most notable exits include By Miles ,   Comma

Date Company Name Exit Type Industry
Apr 24, 2023 By Miles M&A Auto Insurance Detail
Mar 7, 2023 Comma M&A Financial Services Detail
Jan 5, 2023 Trouva M&A E-Commerce Detail
Aug 2, 2022 Glofox M&A B2B Detail
Jun 1, 2022 Digital Shadows M&A Cyber Security Detail