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Octopus Ventures

B Corp certified venture capital firm backing purpose-led founders from pre-seed to Series A

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About Octopus Ventures

Octopus Ventures is a venture capital firm that has backed founders since 2008. It looks for businesses that put people, community and the environment first, and it can invest from the very first idea through to later growth.

What Octopus Ventures offers

Early investment: its typical range runs from pre-seed to Series A.
Specialist teams: sector experts in seven areas.
Founder support: hands-on help alongside funding.
Research and insight: a Future Generations Report and articles on growth investing and venture debt.

Customers and markets

Founders in B2B software, bio, climate, consumer, deep tech, fintech and health. Backed companies include ManyPets, Depop, Elvie and Pelago, and Definely, which works on legal documents.

Key facts

Founded: 2008
Portfolio: more than 180 teams backed
Exits: 32 companies have exited successfully
Certification: B Corp

Profile written by TrustList from the business's own published information, Oct 2026.

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Certifications and partner status: Other recognised certification evidence sent
Founded: 2008 (18 years) evidence sent

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