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.

Over the last five years, the healthtech landscape has changed almost beyond recognition. With 2024 now well underway, we wanted to share some of the trends and themes we see shaping the year to come – and to highlight the areas we’re particularly focussed on.

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

Mat Munro unravels the time loop to uncover what the near future holds for the world of deep tech.

The Octopus Ventures deep tech team offer their predictions on the trends and breakthroughs set to shape deep tech in 2024.

The Octopus Ventures Deep Tech team unpacks our latest deep tech breakfast, in partnership with Scottish Enterprise, exploring what it takes to boost deep tech growth in Scotland.

B2B SaaS investor Jebran Raashed explains why, in 2025, efficiency is more important than ever, and shares his tips on sustainable growth.

Constanza Diaz rounds up another year in B2B SaaS and looks ahead to what the future holds.

Getting headcount right is critical, but understanding whether you’re spending too much on it has long been a struggle – until now.

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

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.

B2B SaaS talent expert Ben Newsome unpacks the key learning from our latest founder-focused breakfast

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.

ManyPets co-founder and former CEO, Steven Mendel, shares his key lessons in leadership and building teams through growth.

Over almost two decades at HSBC Innovation Banking (formerly Silicon Valley Bank UK), Erin Platts has worked at the beating heart of the UK and...

In part two of Jeevs Mahil’s interview with Octopus Energy co-founder and CFO, Stuart Jackson, Stuart shared his tips on getting workplace culture right, getting the best from a leadership team and the power of storytelling.

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.

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.