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The Octopus Ventures Mafia

9 people came through Octopus Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies.

Nnamdi EmelifeonwuFounderFounded Definely companyPaul TownsendFounderFounded VitesseMaroof AhmedFounderFounded PelagoYusuf SherwaniFounderFounded PelagoSimon RogersonFounderFounded Octopus InvestmentsNatasha JonesInvestorFounded MetrisRosie PhillipsInvestorFounded Founders ForumIssy GreensladeSustainability InternFounded Structured AIPriscila BalaHead of New York Office; Venture Capital InvestorFounded LifeLabs Learning

Frequently asked questions

What is the Octopus Ventures mafia?
The Octopus Ventures mafia is the network of 9 people who came through Octopus Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies, including Definely company, Vitesse, Pelago, Octopus Investments, Metris.
Who is in the Octopus Ventures mafia?
Notable members include Nnamdi Emelifeonwu (Definely company), Paul Townsend (Vitesse), Maroof Ahmed (Pelago), Yusuf Sherwani (Pelago), Simon Rogerson (Octopus Investments), Natasha Jones (Metris), Rosie Phillips (Founders Forum), Issy Greenslade (Structured AI), among 9 tracked members.
What companies did Octopus Ventures alumni found?
Companies founded by Octopus Ventures alumni include Definely company, Vitesse, Pelago, Octopus Investments, Metris, Founders Forum, Structured AI, LifeLabs Learning.