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.

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.

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.

Octopus Ventures’ own Laura Wilming catches up with top tech leadership coach, Jake Bornstein, to find out why company growth and leadership growth go hand- in-hand

Octopus Ventures’ Edward Keelan makes the case for a collaborative approach in the VC ecosystem.

Octopus Ventures investor Rich Bolton shares the lessons in community building he’s picked up from starting a run club.

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.