Octopus Ventures — 2026 Investments

Automata provides lab automation and data management tools, enabling researchers and technicians to generate accurate data at scale through intuitive workflow creation.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechLegalTechRoboticsSaaSLondon, GB

Mostafa ElSayed(CEO and Co-Founder)inSuryansh Chandra(Co-Founder)

Co-investorsAir Street CapitalBlue Wire CapitalEntrepreneur FirstHCVCHummingbird VenturesIn-Q-Tel+6 more

A third-party risk platform that discovers an organisation's full vendor ecosystem beyond procurement records and layers on real-time intelligence such as cyber breach data, dark-web exposure, sanctions, and geographic threat proximity.

CybersecurityData & InfrastructureSaaS

Co-investorsPi LabsFuel Ventures

Gradient AI provides a fleet of agents that research, build, and deliver digital content and applications—including apps, websites, documents, and video—using the customer's data, tools, and style.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Eric Yang(Founder)in

Co-investorsAnsa CapitalWingCommerzVenturesExceptional CapitalRedpoint Ventures

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)inDanai Antoniou(Co Founder & Chief Scientist)inNeal Lathia(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsLocalGlobeCommerzVenturesExceptional CapitalRedpoint Ventures

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

John Ridd(Founder)in

Co-investorsAscension

Handshake is a three-sided job marketplace connecting 25 million knowledge workers, 1,600+ educational institutions, and 1 million employers.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEdTechFuture of WorkHR TechMarketplacesRetail TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Garrett Lord(CEO)inBen Christensen(Founder)inScott Ringwelski(Founder)in

Co-investorsCoatue ManagementGSV VenturesKleiner PerkinsLightspeed Venture PartnersNotable CapitalSozo Ventures+8 more

Hurree is an AI-powered analytics platform that consolidates data from multiple sources (social media, CRM, and marketing tools) into a single dashboard for visualization and analysis.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBelfast, GB

AARON GIBSON(Executive Officer, Director)STUART NEIBERG(Executive Officer)

BoardDAVID HULSHOF(Director)MAIURAN CHANDRAKUMARAN(Director)in

Co-investorsPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)Techstars