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.
Past deals in Photography
Lapse
Series A in 2024
Lapse is a social disposable camera application that allows users to capture and share photos in a nostalgic format reminiscent of traditional disposable cameras. The app facilitates private group chats where users can take up to 36 snapshots, creating a "roll" that is only accessible to group members for a limited time after the first image is taken. This design encourages spontaneity and a sense of shared experience among friends, promoting an engaging way to document moments together while maintaining privacy.
Smiler
Venture Round in 2023
Smiler is a pioneering company in the field of on-the-spot photography, aiming to make professional photography accessible to a broad audience. It connects photographers with consumers at popular tourist attractions and leisure locations, facilitating the capture of high-quality memories. By allowing photographers to sign up and work flexibly in various settings, Smiler not only provides consumers with memorable experiences but also offers photographers opportunities to earn income. The company's mission is to ensure that valuable moments can be captured and cherished by everyone, regardless of location.
Lapse
Seed Round in 2021
Lapse is a social disposable camera application that allows users to capture and share photos in a nostalgic format reminiscent of traditional disposable cameras. The app facilitates private group chats where users can take up to 36 snapshots, creating a "roll" that is only accessible to group members for a limited time after the first image is taken. This design encourages spontaneity and a sense of shared experience among friends, promoting an engaging way to document moments together while maintaining privacy.
LifeBook
Venture Round in 2012
LifeBook Ltd. is a company based in Godalming, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Florida, that specializes in providing individual autobiography publishing services. Incorporated in 2007, LifeBook enables customers to create personalized hardback books featuring color photographs, designed for sharing their life stories with family and friends. The company's focus is on delivering a meaningful and accessible experience for those wishing to document their personal narratives.
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