Octopus Ventures
Venture capitalLondon · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 87 people tracked
Investment thesis
Octopus Ventures backs founders building businesses that generate positive impact for people, community and the environment. It organizes around seven sector-focused teams — B2B Software, Bio, Climate, Consumer, Deep Tech, Fintech and Health — staffed by specialists with first-hand domain experience. The firm invests as early as an idea on a page and supports companies at every stage, though its sweet spot is pre-seed through Series A. It emphasizes long-term founder relationships, hands-on support including in-house People + Talent specialists, and helping founders scale without compromising their values. As a B Corp, it seeks teams solving major global problems.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 87 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 51 of 84 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×25SaaS ×17Enterprise Software ×16Healthtech ×9Digital Health ×8Data & Infrastructure ×6Developer Tools ×6Biotech ×5
HQs:United Kingdom×13United States×9Belgium×1Germany×1France×1
Investments · 84 tracked
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Collectiv Food operates an automated food supply service for professional kitchens, sourcing meat, seafood, and plant-based products directly from producers and delivering them via a sustainable, patented logistics model.
FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainLondon, GB
Jeremy
An AI-powered platform that enables retailers and suppliers to create, track, and execute commercial agreements end-to-end.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Infinitopes develops immunotherapy treatments for cancer, focusing on immune-oncology and antigen discovery solutions aimed at improving patient outcomes and affordability in cancer care.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesOxford, GB
Jonathan Kwok(Co-Founder, President & Chief Medical Officer)Lian Ni Lee(VP Preclinical & Co-Founder)
Permutive develops a privacy-first advertising platform that enables publishers to collect and activate first-party data and allows advertisers to access audiences through direct publisher relationships, replacing third-party cookie reliance.
AdTechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechLondon, GB
Slamcore develops embedded software that uses multi-sensor data fusion and SLAM algorithms to enable machines and robots to understand and navigate their environment.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsLondon, GB
Andrew Davison(Professor)Stefan Leutenegger(Dr)Jacek Zienkiewicz(Dr)Owen Nicholson
Automata provides lab automation and data management tools, enabling researchers and technicians to generate accurate data at scale through intuitive workflow creation.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechLegalTechRoboticsSaaS
Mostafa ElSayed(CEO and Co-Founder)Suryansh Chandra(Co-Founder)
Big Health develops digital treatments and care programs for mental health conditions, including cognitive behavioral therapy-based solutions for insomnia and other mental health issues.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Peter Hames(Co-founder)Colin Espie(Co-founder)
Bondio provides decentralized telco infrastructure that enables apps, devices, and telcos to access and deliver mobile data across 200+ countries through a single API.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsIoTSaaS
CellVoyant is an AI-first company that develops predictive analytics and optimization tools for cell-based therapeutic development, helping researchers accelerate process development and reduce costs through label-free imaging analysis and data-driven process optimization.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Rafael Carazo Salas(CEO & Founder)in
Elliptic provides blockchain forensics and compliance investigation tools that help financial institutions trace cryptocurrency transactions across multiple networks and assets to detect illicit activity and generate regulatory reports.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Eyal Rabinovich(Director)James Smith(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas Robinson(Director)Adam Joyce(Executive Officer)Walter Kortschak(Director)
Octopus Investments is a UK-based financial services firm providing tax-efficient investment products and solutions, including Venture Capital Trusts, Enterprise Investment Schemes, and inheritance tax planning services.
FintechLondon, GB
Provider of environmental footprint data and labels helping food companies track and improve sustainability across the supply chain.
geoSurge develops infrastructure and tools for generative AI visibility, helping brands measure and manage how AI systems represent and recall their content.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech
Francisco Vigo(CEO & Co-Founder)inJons Mostovojs(CTO & Co-Founder)in
Ossprey detects supply chain attacks and malicious dependencies by monitoring code behavior at runtime, identifying packages that scan clean but behave maliciously.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper Tools
Gradient Labs builds AI agents that automate customer support and operations for financial services institutions.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLondon, GB
Dimitri Masin(Co Founder & CEO)Danai Antoniou(Co Founder & Chief Scientist)
Online, subscription-based healthy snack delivery business offering personalised snack boxes by post.
Greenpixie provides emissions measurement and cloud sustainability services to engineering teams, helping them reduce waste and improve efficiency in cloud operations.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechCloud Computing
HallTech develops advanced plasma physics-based deposition tools for semiconductor manufacturing that overcome limitations of traditional PVD, CVD, ALD, and PECVD processes.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechSemiconductors<UNKNOWN>
Boca Raton, US
AARON GIBSON(Executive Officer, Director)DAVID HULSHOF(Director)STUART NEIBERG(Executive Officer)MAIURAN CHANDRAKUMARAN(Director)
Lean Medical operates a network of independent behavioral health clinicians organized into small, multidisciplinary practices offering therapy, psychiatry, and developmental care in California.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthCalifornia, US
ManyPets provides pet insurance to UK consumers with coverage for pre-existing conditions and claims handling via AI and automation technology.
ConsumerInsurTechUnknown, GB
Memrise is a language learning app that uses native-speaker videos, spaced repetition, and AI tools to help users learn practical, real-life language across 149 languages.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechLondon, GB
Ed Cooke(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Whately(Executive Officer, Director)Greg DetreRichard Levandov(Director)Mark Evans(Director)
Carbon accounting system enabling businesses and investors to calculate, report on and reduce their carbon footprint.
New York, US
Michael Nutt(Executive Officer, Director)Vivek Sharma(Executive Officer, Director)Thilo Semmelbauer(Director)Matthew Gorin(Director)
Workfone is a voice-based app that captures and structures frontline work records by converting spoken observations and reports into searchable, time-stamped data.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
Outfittery is a personal styling service that curates clothing selections from over 150 brands and delivers them to customers who only pay for items they choose to keep.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesBerlin, DE
Pelago is a virtual clinic that partners with employers and health plans to provide substance use disorder treatment and management services.
Digital HealthHealthtechNew York City, US
Yusuf Sherwani(Founder/CEO)inSarim Siddiqui(Founder/Chief Medical Officer)inMaroof Ahmed(Founder)in
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘDirector · British · since 2022
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Octopus Ventures invest at?
- Octopus Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Octopus Ventures's typical check size?
- Octopus Ventures typically writes checks of $130K – $1.3M.
- What sectors does Octopus Ventures focus on?
- Octopus Ventures focuses on Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, SaaS.
- Where is Octopus Ventures located?
- Octopus Ventures is headquartered in London, GB.
- Does Octopus Ventures lead rounds?
- Octopus Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Octopus Ventures has been exploring how founder stories and early decisions define company culture and growth, alongside examining leadership practices and the books that inform their support of portfolio founders. AI summary
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