Octopus Ventures

Octopus Ventures Ltd. is a London-based venture capital firm founded in 2007, specializing in investments across a variety of sectors including health, fintech, deep tech, consumer, and B2B software. The firm supports companies at different stages, from seed funding to pre-IPO, with a strong emphasis on making a positive impact. It typically invests between £0.28 million and £25 million in businesses that demonstrate a minimum EBITDA of £0.5 million. Octopus Ventures prefers to lead investment rounds and often takes a board seat in its portfolio companies, which include notable names such as ManyPets, Cazoo, and Depop. The firm operates primarily in Europe, with a particular focus on the UK, and maintains a network of partners in the U.S. and Asia. In addition to financial backing, Octopus Ventures commits time and resources to help founders scale their businesses effectively.

Kamran Adle

Partner

Tosin Agbabiaka

Investor

Chloe Allan

Investment Manager

Dany Bidar

Principal

Rich Bolton

Principal

Zoe Chambers

Early Stage Investor

Matt Chandler

Investment Manager

Maiuran Chandrakumaran

Investment Associate

Lucy Clarke

Investor

Milly-Louisa Cleal

Portfolio Partner

Chantal Cox

Investment Manager, Health

Paul Davidson

Principal

Emma Davies

Co-CEO

Saranyah Douse

Investment Principal

Jonathan Durnford-Smith

Portfolio Partner

Constanza Díaz

Investment Manager

Fred Ellis

Investment Manager

Malcolm Ferguson

Principal

Tilly Fleming

Associate

Will Gibbs

Investment Manager

Renée Godyn

Early-Stage Fintech Investor

Henry Goodwin

Venture Partner

Luke Hakes

Partner

John Hamm

Venture Partner

Hope Johnson

Investment Manager

Natasha Jones

Early Stage Investor

Edward Keelan

Investment Principal

Simon King

Partner

Tim Lebus

Venture Partner

Flavia Levi

Investor, Deep Tech

Alex Macpherson

Chairman

Jeevs Mahil

Portfolio People Partner

Bryony Marshall

Principal

Jessica McCreadie

Principal

Jess McCreadie

Principal

Karan Mehta

Early Stage Investor

Brandon Mhangami

Investor

Ben Newsome

Portfolio Partner

Amy Nommeots-Nomm

Investor

Shamik Parekh

Early-stage Investor

Ian Perry

Venture Partner

Rosie Phillips

Investor, Consumer

Jebran Raashed

Investment Manager

Uthishtan Ranjan

Partner

Uthish Ranjan

Partner

Zoë Reich

Fund Manager

Patricia Ruiz

Investment Manager

Adam Said

Principal

Pooja Sikka

Partner

Joe Stringer

Partner

Hugo Villanueva

Investor, Biotech

Tanya Yankova

Investor, Healthtech

Owen Metters

Investment Manager

Owen Metters Ph.D

Investment Manager, Deep Tech

Constanza Díaz

Investment Manager

Past deals in CRM

bsport solution

Series B in 2024
Bsport solution is a software platform for boutique fitness studios. From marketing, live classes, group class and appointment management, invoicing and teacher management, they help studios and boutique fitness manage their activities while creating new revenue streams. Everyone can access every tool and feature without the need for multiple add-ons or integrations by using its custom all-inclusive software. Whatever its priorities and preferences are, its platform is tailored to fit all business types and industries.

Harbiz

Venture Round in 2024
Harbiz is a developer of an all-in-one productivity software tailored for wellness and fitness professionals. The platform aims to digitize and streamline business operations within the fitness sector by providing a comprehensive suite of tools. These tools include training resources, customer management features, automated notifications, customized nutrition plans, and payment automation. Additionally, Harbiz focuses on facilitating the connection between wellness professionals and their clients, while offering capabilities for tracking progress and personalizing user experiences. Through its platform, Harbiz seeks to enhance the efficiency and professionalism of businesses in the fitness industry.

Pendula

Venture Round in 2023
Pendula is a customer engagement and workflow automation platform that facilitates seamless, two-way communication across various channels, including SMS, email, in-app messaging, RCS, and WhatsApp. The platform integrates with existing customer relationship management and billing systems, enabling businesses to automate everyday conversations with customers. By streamlining communication and workflows, Pendula enhances team efficiency, reduces manual tasks, and improves customer interactions without requiring coding expertise. The solution is designed to help businesses nurture leads, manage renewals, and personalize customer experiences at scale, ultimately driving better engagement and return on investment.

Seatfrog

Venture Round in 2023
Seatfrog is a technology company that offers a mobile platform designed for airlines and rail companies to enhance customer experience and generate additional revenue through upgrade services. It operates as an auction platform that allows passengers to bid for seat upgrades on the day of departure, specifically targeting those who are most engaged within 48 hours of their flight. By using data science, Seatfrog identifies optimal moments for upgrade offers, ensuring that otherwise empty seats are sold. The platform simplifies the process by integrating in-app payments and reissuing boarding passes directly to mobile devices in a single transaction, thus reducing friction in the upgrade experience for travelers.

Velaris

Seed Round in 2022
Velaris is a developer of a customer success platform that aims to enhance the operations of businesses by providing comprehensive tools for customer management. The platform offers real-time reports on various aspects of customer interactions, including health metrics, renewal rates, growth patterns, product usage trends, feature requests, and customer segmentation. By prioritizing tasks and automating processes, Velaris enables companies to reduce manual workloads and gain valuable insights, ultimately helping them to better understand their customers and improve profitability.

CB4

Series B in 2019
CB4 is a provider of artificial intelligence solutions designed to assist retail teams in capturing lost sales and enhancing customer experiences. The company's software utilizes patented machine learning algorithms to analyze existing point-of-sale data, enabling the identification of physical issues that hinder sales and impact customer satisfaction. By generating customized lists of SKUs tailored to each store's unique selling patterns and operational conditions, CB4 highlights specific products that can significantly increase revenue. These recommendations address various operational inefficiencies, such as improper product placement, labeling errors, or inventory discrepancies. Retailers can implement quick fixes, like adjusting stock levels or repositioning products, to boost sales and meet customer demands. Over time, the system learns from the adjustments made by stores, allowing for increasingly valuable and actionable insights.
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