OCTOPUS INVESTMENTS LIMITED
OCTOPUS INVESTMENTS LIMITED is a Seed, Series A, Series C+, buyout, debt and other fund in the US, UK, Sweden and Europe writing $1M–$20M checks into Enterprise, Healthcare, renewable-energy, sustainable-infrastructure, real-estate, venture-capital and technology.
- Stages
- Seed, Series A, Series C+, buyout, debt, other
- Sectors
- Enterprise, Healthcare, renewable-energy, sustainable-infrastructure, real-estate, venture-capital, technology
- Check size
- $1M–$20M
- Invests in
- US-wide, UK, Sweden, Europe
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2000
- Assets under management
- £14.6B
Thesis
Octopus Investments is a UK-based diversified asset manager founded in 2000, with a strong focus on private markets and a commitment to investing in companies that drive positive societal and environmental change. The firm's investment thesis is guided by themes of empowering people, revitalizing healthcare, and building a sustainable planet. They focus on sectors including renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, real estate, healthcare, and venture capital, with a particular emphasis on VCT-qualifying, unquoted technology companies and renewable energy infrastructure. Octopus Investments supports companies across various stages, with a particular inclination towards early-stage and growth-stage companies through its VCTs and venture capital arms, and also engages in buyouts and real estate/infrastructure debt. While primarily focused on the UK, they have expanded operations to Sweden, the US, and Europe (Madrid). Octopus Investments acts as a lead investor, typically targeting a 20% stake in new company investments, and offers products like VCTs and EIS for retail investors, and diverse strategies for institutional investors. As of December 2025, they managed £14.6 billion in assets. They typically invest between £1 million and £10 million in a first-round investment, with the capacity to follow on with investments up to £20 million. Octopus Investments is a certified B Corporation.
Common questions
Does OCTOPUS INVESTMENTS LIMITED invest at the Seed stage?
Yes. OCTOPUS INVESTMENTS LIMITED lists Seed, Series A, Series C+, buyout, debt and other among the stages it invests in.
What check size does OCTOPUS INVESTMENTS LIMITED write?
OCTOPUS INVESTMENTS LIMITED writes $1M–$20M checks.
Where does OCTOPUS INVESTMENTS LIMITED invest?
OCTOPUS INVESTMENTS LIMITED invests in the US, UK, Sweden and Europe.