Owen Matters
InvestorInvestor at Octopus Ventures
Oxford, United Kingdom
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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Thea CrawshawunlockedOwen: together at Durham University (2010–2012)
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Experience
- Octopus VenturesPrincipal - Deep Techcurrent2026 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- Octopus VenturesInvestment Manager - Deep Tech2022 — 2026
- Williams Advanced EngineeringInvestment Manager2021 — 2022Grove, England, United Kingdom
- Williams Advanced EngineeringInvestment Analyst2019 — 2021Grove, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
- Oxford University InnovationLicensing and Ventures Manager (Chemistry)2018 — 2019Greater Oxford Area
- Oxford University InnovationAssistant Technology Transfer Manager2016 — 2018Greater Oxford Area
- University of BristolResearch Assistant2016Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom
Skills & more
Start-up VenturesVenture CapitalBoard of DirectorsChemistry2Research5
From Owen's professional profile.
Colleagues at Octopus Ventures
Adam Said
Principal at Octopus Ventures
Albert Puig
B2B Software at Octopus Ventures
Andrew Wigfall
Executive in Residence at Balderton Capital
Angel Issa
Fintech at Octopus Ventures
Annabel Guthe
Investor Relations Associate at Balderton Capital
Chloe Allan
B2B Software at Octopus Ventures
Chris Oliver
People + Talent at Octopus Ventures
Constanza Diaz
B2B Software / Climate at Octopus Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Owen Matters?
- Investor at Octopus Ventures
- Where does Owen Matters work?
- Owen Matters is at Octopus Ventures.
- What check size does Owen Matters write?
- Owen Matters typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Owen Matters go to school?
- Owen Matters studied at University of Bristol (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry); Durham University (Master’s Degree, Chemistry).
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Also attended Durham University307
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Shared employers
Also worked at Octopus Ventures62
Simon MurdochGeneral Partner, PhD at Episode1Fred EllisPartner at Next47Conor ScanlanAssociate Partner at Nauta CapitalDafydd ProlePrincipal at Presidio VenturesAkriti DokaniaVenture Partner at Ridge VenturesGeorge WhiteheadPartner at ACF Investors
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Also worked at Williams Advanced Engineering8
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Also worked at Oxford University Innovation14
Astrid WoollardAssociate Partner at Venionaire CapitalTim HainesExecutive Partner at AbingworthSarah JonesPrincipal at Zero Carbon CapitalLaura Droessler-DansieInvestment Manager - Technology at UniSeed Pty Ltd.Emilie SyedInvestment Principal at ZincMark PaytonCEO of Mercia Asset Management PLC at NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance
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Also worked at University of Bristol64
Saran DaviesInvestor at Moonfire VenturesCharles GrummittInvestor at MedicxiSimon PorterPrincipal at Blackfinch VenturesPoppy RussellResearch Manager at Counteract OneHannah MaunderInvestor Relations and Communications Associate at SV Health InvestorsDayle HoggOperating Executive at Abingworth
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