Discover how Automata’s bold leadership and robotics innovation are reshaping life sciences. In this blog, we explore the company’s journey, its culture of experimentation, and the lessons it offers for scaling deep tech ventures.

Will Gibbs shares some expert tips on getting started as a Non-executive director or Angel investor.

Matthieu Vallin takes a granular look at three years’ of available funding data to ask how the early-stage healthtech landscape is changing.

Fintech Investor, Tosin Agbabiaka explores why fintech will thrive in a shifting global environment — and why the UK stands to win.

Raylo co-founder and CEO Karl Gilbert unpacks some of his insights from years at the vanguard of the circular economy.

Tosin Agbabiaka, Olamide Ogunrinola and Dany Bidar explain how Swiipr will change the game for airlines and travellers alike

In the final instalment of our latest series, two Octopus Ventures-backed leaders reflect on what they’ve learned throughout their AI journeys.

In the second installment of our new series, two Octopus Ventures-backed leaders share the latest developments in their AI journeys.

In the first in our new series, two Octopus Ventures-backed leaders explain how they hope AI can optimise their businesses.

Octopus Ventures investor Constanza Diaz shares her thoughts on why we backed Cyb3r Operations — a team bringing real-world context and clarity to one of the fastest growing risks organisations face today. 

Saranyah Douse explains why Octopus Ventures backed deskbird, a platform turning hybrid work challenges into strategic advantage with unified workplace data and tools - and how it’s shaping the future of modern offices.

Bid management rarely makes headlines, yet it drives billions in global revenue. Altura is transforming this overlooked process with an AI-powered platform that streamlines collaboration and helps teams win more bids with less stress. Discover why we led their €8 million Series A and how they’re redefining the future of procurement.

Do you know what metrics you need to think about when building a business in consumer tech? Matt chandler dives into the metrics that matter to investors

HURR aims to reinvent what ownership means for consumers by offering the first full-stack fashion rental solution. Find out why Octopus Ventures have invested in them.

Karan Mehta explains why voice messaging services deserve wider integration into workplace communication platforms

Vicky Booth, People and Talent Lead, shares her tips for early-stage founders building teams for the first time.

From the pandemic-driven adoption of remote working to the entry of a whole new generation into the workforce, the half-decade has, so far, seen...

Jonathan Durnford-Smith explains why the Octopus Ventures Mentorship Program offers an unmissable opportunity for experienced founders and c-level operatives.

With the natural world hanging in the balance, Isha Sharma and Pivotal co-founders Zoe Balmforth and Cameron Frayling, explain what the start-up is doing to help

Read about our investment in Kita, carbon insurance for the climate crisis

Isha outlines why new technologies are crucial to tackling climate change and how Octopus Ventures are tackling the challenge.

Every category defining company starts with a story – one that attracts the right people, excites customers, earns the trust of investors,...

The Octopus Ventures team share video video insights on the guidance that has shaped how they work with the companies they support every day

As investors, Octopus Ventures is privileged to support visionary founders – not only with capital, but with expertise, operational insight and a powerful network designed to give them the strongest possible foundations for growth. But it’s clear that even the best support isn’t enough if the ecosystem around them doesn’t offer opportunities equal to their ambition.

Why Octopus Ventures is investing in European biotech and the areas we think will produce the next wave of breakout bioscience businesses

Octopus Ventures investment in Biofidelity. Understand the who and why behind our latest deal announcement

Why we are partnering with this leading Cell and Gene Therapy startup.

We share the burning questions every early-stage founder should be asking themselves about their pitch deck.

Fundraising 101: A founder’s guide to pre-seed fundraising

Pre-seed founders, pushed for time, may be tempted to make hiring short-cuts – but they shouldn’t. In this blog, pre-seed People + Talent expert, Vicky Booth, makes the case for structured recruitment.