Octopus Investments

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2000

AUM

-

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 06 August, 2026

Profile

Octopus Investments is a UK-based asset manager founded in 2000, specializing in tax-efficient investment solutions. The firm is headquartered in London and employs over 120 investment professionals. Octopus is recognized as the UK's largest provider of Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) and Business Relief (BR) investments, managing £14.3 billion in assets as of December 2025.

The firm focuses on sectors such as renewable energy, healthcare, property, and B2B technology. Octopus offers a range of investment products including VCTs, Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS), and inheritance tax planning services. Their investments span various stages, from early-stage to growth and buyout, primarily within the UK. Notable funds include the Octopus Titan VCT and the Octopus Apollo VCT, which target high-growth UK companies.

Notable investments by Octopus Investments include Uplight - business productivity software, Octopus Energy - electric utilities, and Abingdon Health - diagnostic equipment. The firm is committed to supporting businesses that address significant future market challenges, with a focus on delivering solid returns alongside expert financial planning.

Industry

PropTech / ConTech Business Services (B2B) Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Real Estate Security Software MedTech Energy HealthTech

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Chris Hulatt Founder
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Matt Cooper Chairman
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FAQs about Octopus Investments

Octopus Investments is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.
Octopus Investments is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Octopus Investments was founded in 2000.
Octopus Investments invests in companies and startups in PropTech / ConTech, Business Services (B2B), Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Real Estate, Security, Software, MedTech, Energy, HealthTech.
Octopus Investments invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Octopus Investments invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Octopus Investments usually invests $50-100 m on average.
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