Diligence – it doesn’t have to be ‘that’ annoying What do investors actually want during diligence? Edward Keelan breaks down the numbers, evidence... By Edward Keelan - 9th November 2026
What a VC is Thinking About… When they read your Pitch Deck Edward Keelan shares what VCs are really looking for in a pitch deck and what founders can do to... By Edward Keelan - 9th November 2026
Octopus Ventures launches First Cheque II, the second iteration of its pre-seed fund backing the next generation of ambitious entrepreneurs First Cheque II will back ambitious entrepreneurs from the earliest stages, combining pre-seed... By Octopus Ventures - 5th November 2026
Founder Folklore: a conversation with Octopus co-founder Chris Hulatt General By Octopus Ventures - 16th March 2026
Founder Folklore: The Stories That Shape Companies Discover why a powerful founding story is more than trivia. See how the Octopus Ventures team... By Octopus Ventures - 11th March 2026
Leadership lessons: Advice and Book Recommendations from the Octopus Ventures Team The Octopus Ventures team share video video insights on the guidance that has shaped how they work... General By Octopus Ventures - 6th March 2026
Why we invested in Cyb3r Operations – bringing real context to supply chain risk Octopus Ventures investor Constanza Diaz shares her thoughts on why we backed Cyb3r... B2B Software By Constanza Diaz - 23rd February 2026
Why we Invested in deskbird – powering the future of workplaces Saranyah Douse explains why Octopus Ventures backed deskbird, a platform turning hybrid work... B2B Software By Saranyah Douse - 4th February 2026
2025: A year in review As investors, Octopus Ventures is privileged to support visionary founders – not only with... General By Octopus Ventures - 5th January 2026
Why We Invested in Altura – The Hidden Engine of Revenue Bid management rarely makes headlines, yet it drives billions in global revenue. Altura is... B2B Software By Constanza Diaz - 17th December 2025
In praise of builders: Morgan’s story Like architects, founders bring the vision. It’s the builders who bring it to life. Octopus... By Laura Willming - 10th December 2025
Why founder growth and company growth are two sides of the same coin Octopus Ventures’ own Laura Wilming catches up with top tech leadership coach, Jake Bornstein, to... General By Laura Willming - 3rd December 2025
