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Octopus Investments
Octopus Ventures, part of Octopus Group, is one of the largest and most active venture capital investors in the UK and Europe.
Octopus Investments
Octopus Ventures, part of Octopus Group, is one of the largest and most active venture capital investors in the UK and Europe. We’re on a mission to invest in the people, ideas and industries that will change the world. We back entrepreneurs ─ from the first cheque their business receives, right through to IPO. We manage £1.8bn and are investing in more than 200 businesses, focusing on the companies solving three of the world’s biggest problems: those building a sustainable planet, empowering people, and revitalising healthcare. We know what it takes to build a successful business. We support founders through our strong teams, sector expertise and deep networks, using our people and talent to help them build a better tomorrow.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2000
AUM
£14.6 billion (per Octopus Investments, December 2025)
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
33 Holborn, London EC1N 2HT, United Kingdom
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Octopus Investments distribute its products?
Octopus sells exclusively through UK financial advisers, not directly to retail investors. It provides adviser-facing tools such as client-planning resources, webinars, and a postcode-based team locator. The firm positions itself as a 'partner in planning' rather than a direct-to-consumer platform.
What is the relationship between Octopus Investments and Octopus Energy?
Both are part of the Octopus Group, founded in 2000. Octopus Investments operates as a separate regulated entity providing tax-efficient investments, while Octopus Energy is the group's retail energy business. The group also includes Octopus Money and Octopus AIF Management.
Which UK tax wrappers does Octopus Investments use for venture capital?
The firm manages several Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) including Octopus Titan VCT, Octopus Apollo VCT, and Octopus AIM VCTs. It also runs Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) services — the Octopus Ventures EIS Service and Knowledge Intensive EIS Fund — which build portfolios of early-stage, high-growth companies.
What is the Octopus Inheritance Tax Service and what does it invest in?
It is a Business Relief (BR)-qualifying investment service targeting steady, predictable returns by deploying capital into established private companies. It has operated for over a decade. A variant, the Octopus AIM Inheritance Tax Service, invests in AIM-listed companies for the same purpose and is also available as an ISA.
Does Octopus Investments manage conventional funds beyond tax wrappers?
Yes. The firm runs the FP Octopus UK Micro Cap Growth Fund, FP Octopus UK Multi Cap Income Fund, and FP Octopus UK Future Generations Fund. These are UK-authorised funds available through advisers and platforms outside of VCT or EIS structures.
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