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The AI Diaries: week 3
Deep techB2B Software
6 Nov 2025

The AI Diaries: week 3

In the final instalment of our latest series, two Octopus Ventures-backed leaders reflect on what they’ve learned throughout their AI journeys.
Written by Ben Newsome
The AI Diaries: week 2
Deep techB2B Software
3 Nov 2025

The AI Diaries: week 2

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

Health

Fintech

Lessons in fintech scaling
Fintech
22 Apr 2025

Lessons in fintech scaling

Raylo co-founder and CEO Karl Gilbert unpacks some of his insights from years at the vanguard of the circular economy.
Written by Tosin Agbabiaka
 Our investment in Swiipr
Fintech
28 May 2024

 Our investment in Swiipr

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

Deep tech

The AI Diaries: week 3
Deep techB2B Software
6 Nov 2025

The AI Diaries: week 3

In the final instalment of our latest series, two Octopus Ventures-backed leaders reflect on what they’ve learned throughout their AI journeys.
Written by Ben Newsome
The AI Diaries: week 2
Deep techB2B Software
3 Nov 2025

The AI Diaries: week 2

In the second installment of our new series, two Octopus Ventures-backed leaders share the latest developments in their AI journeys.
Written by Ben Newsome
The AI Diaries: week 1
Deep techB2B Software
31 Oct 2025

The AI Diaries: week 1

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

B2B Software

The AI Diaries: week 3
Deep techB2B Software
6 Nov 2025

The AI Diaries: week 3

In the final instalment of our latest series, two Octopus Ventures-backed leaders reflect on what they’ve learned throughout their AI journeys.
Written by Ben Newsome
The AI Diaries: week 2
Deep techB2B Software
3 Nov 2025

The AI Diaries: week 2

In the second installment of our new series, two Octopus Ventures-backed leaders share the latest developments in their AI journeys.
Written by Ben Newsome
The AI Diaries: week 1
Deep techB2B Software
31 Oct 2025

The AI Diaries: week 1

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

Consumer

Consumer happiness and business families
Consumer
6 Apr 2022

Consumer happiness and business families

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
Written by Alan Wallace
Our investment in HURR
ConsumerPeople + Talent
24 Feb 2022

Our investment in HURR

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.
Written by Alan Wallace

People + Talent

Why mentorship matters
People + Talent
3 Oct 2024

Why mentorship matters

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

Climate

Our investment in Kita
FintechClimate
14 Mar 2023

Our investment in Kita

Read about our investment in Kita, carbon insurance for the climate crisis
Written by Octopus Ventures

General

Bio

Tripling down on bio
Bio
5 May 2022

Tripling down on bio

Why Octopus Ventures is investing in European biotech and the areas we think will produce the next wave of breakout bioscience businesses
Written by The Bio Tech team
Our investment in Biofidelity
People + TalentBio
1 Mar 2022

Our investment in Biofidelity

Octopus Ventures investment in Biofidelity. Understand the who and why behind our latest deal announcement
Written by The Bio Tech team

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