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).

Owen Matters

Investor

Investor at Octopus Ventures

Oxford, United Kingdom

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Owen Matters is a Principal in Deep Tech at Octopus Ventures, where he invests in companies developing foundational technologies across future computing, RF systems, photonics, optoelectronics, advanced sensing, robotics, novel materials, and quantum computing. His investment focus centers on the commercialization stage where academic research transitions into scalable, manufacturable products. He works with technical founders from early-stage development through scaling and market impact.

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

Education

University of BristolDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry2012 — 2016
Durham UniversityMaster’s Degree, Chemistry2008 — 2012

Skills & more

Start-up VenturesVenture CapitalBoard of DirectorsChemistry2Research5

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Owen Matters?: Owen Matters is a Principal in Deep Tech at Octopus Ventures, where he invests in companies developing foundational technologies across future computing, RF systems, photonics, optoelectronics, advanced sensing, robotics, novel materials, and quantum computing. His investment focus centers on the commercialization stage where academic research transitions into scalable, manufacturable products. He works with technical founders from early-stage development through scaling and market impact.
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).