Where does Rich Bolton work?

Rich Bolton is Investor at Octopus Ventures.

What check size does Rich Bolton write?

Rich Bolton typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Where did Rich Bolton go to school?

Rich Bolton studied at ICAEW (ACA); The University of Manchester (Management Hons (Bsc)); Dean Close School.

Rich Bolton

Investor

Investor at Octopus Ventures

London

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

About

Rich Bolton is a Principal at Octopus Ventures who invests in UK and European B2B software and AI companies at Seed to Series B stages, typically deploying initial cheques of £2–20 million. His investment focus centers on "Accountable Automation"—AI systems that execute work across consequential workflows while maintaining auditability and integration with existing systems of record, particularly in finance ops, insurance, legal ops, procurement, and compliance functions. Bolton is also the founder of VCRunClub.

Experience

Octopus VenturesPrincipalcurrent2023 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Octopus VenturesInvestment Manager2020 — 2023Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Octopus VenturesInvestment Associate2018 — 2020London
VCRunClubFoundercurrent2025 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
GraspInvestor Directorcurrent2025 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
CambriInvestor Directorcurrent2024 — present
SwitcheeBoard Observercurrent2024 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
MagicOrangeInvestor Directorcurrent2023 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
WazokuInvestor Directorcurrent2022 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
FergusInvestor Directorcurrent2022 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
The Safeguarding CompanyInvestor Director2019 — 2023
VeeqoInvestor Director2019 — 2021Greater Swansea Area
Northleaf Capital PartnersAssociate2015 — 2018London Area, United Kingdom
KPMG UKCorporate Development2015London Area, United Kingdom
KPMG UKCorporate Finance2012 — 2015London Area, United Kingdom
University of ManchesterManagement (Hons) Bsc2009 — 2012
Sloane RobinsonResearch Intern2011London Area, United Kingdom
The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG)Selection Event Volunteer2011Manchester
KPMGAudit Assistant2008 — 2009

Education

ICAEWACA2012 — 2015
The University of ManchesterManagement Hons (Bsc)2009 — 2012
Dean Close School1997 — 2008

Skills & more

Valuation2Financial ServicesTime Management2Corporate Finance6AccountingFinancial Analysis3Project ManagementBankingResearchMarket ResearchBusiness StrategyFinancial Modeling4

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Colleagues at Octopus Ventures

Adam Said

Principal at Octopus Ventures

Alan Wallace

Investor at Octopus Ventures

Albert Puig

B2B Software at Octopus Ventures

Angel Issa

Fintech at Octopus Ventures

Brandon Mhangami

Investor at Octopus Ventures

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 Rich Bolton?: Rich Bolton is a Principal at Octopus Ventures who invests in UK and European B2B software and AI companies at Seed to Series B stages, typically deploying initial cheques of £2–20 million. His investment focus centers on "Accountable Automation"—AI systems that execute work across consequential workflows while maintaining auditability and integration with existing systems of record, particularly in finance ops, insurance, legal ops, procurement, and compliance functions. Bolton is also the founder of VCRunClub.
Where does Rich Bolton work?: Rich Bolton is Investor at Octopus Ventures.
What check size does Rich Bolton write?: Rich Bolton typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Rich Bolton go to school?: Rich Bolton studied at ICAEW (ACA); The University of Manchester (Management Hons (Bsc)); Dean Close School.