Octopus Ventures

Octopus Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 and based in London, with additional offices in New York. The firm specializes in direct investments across various stages, including seed, Series A, Series B, and growth capital, primarily focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises. It invests in a range of sectors, with particular attention to health, technology, and industry, favoring areas such as digital health, artificial intelligence, and manufacturing. Octopus Ventures typically leads investment rounds, aiming to take board seats in its portfolio companies, and prefers to invest between £0.28 million and £25 million in companies with a minimum EBITDA of £0.5 million. The firm has a strong emphasis on collaboration, often co-investing with venture partners, and leverages its extensive network to provide strategic guidance beyond financial support. Its investment horizon is generally around five years, and it has significant assets under management, reflecting its robust presence in the European market.