Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Education |
Stages | Series A, Venture, Seed |
Investing | United Kingdom |
Investment Range | $1,000,000 - $12,000,000 |
Octopus Investments, established in 2000 and headquartered in London with an office in New York, is a private equity firm that specializes in investments across a variety of sectors. Notably, the firm is reputed for its expertise in the media, communication equipment, environmental and facilities services, energy efficiency, anaerobic digestion, wind power opportunities, solar energy, and alternative energy resource industries. Octopus Investments identifies itself as the UK’s largest provider of specialist tax-efficient investments, committed to supporting financial advisers and their clients in planning for their financial futures. The firm's investment approach, with a minimum investment of 1,000,000 and a maximum investment cap of 12,000,000, is particularly conducive for Series A, Venture, and Seed funding rounds. Octopus Investments' website further elaborates on their investment thesis, emphasizing a preference for innovative companies within Software (Web Marketplace SaaS, etc.) and Education sectors. The fund operates with the mission to deliver a brighter way for their investors by harnessing their wealth of industry experience and entrepreneurial spirit. They offer a range of products and services, including investments for individuals, financial advisers, and institutional investors, and also support entrepreneurs and real estate investments. Octopus Investments underscores the high-risk nature of some of their ventures, always recommending a thorough risk assessment, which is detailed on the product web pages and their guide to risks.