Investments
35Portfolio Exits
9Funds
6Partners & Customers
5About Octopus Investments
Octopus Investments is an investment company that attempts to make the investment experience simple and clear for investors and advisers. The firm offers a wide range of products to suit investors with different needs. These include Venture Capital Trusts (VCT), Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS), and Inheritance Tax (IHT) investment solutions, as well as multi-manager and absolute return funds.
Octopus Investments Headquarter Location
33 Holborn
London, England, EC1N 2HT,
United Kingdom
+44-800-316-2295
Latest Octopus Investments News
Aug 10, 2022
August 10, 2022 08:18 ET London, UNITED KINGDOM A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) OCTOPUS INVESTMENTS LTD (b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named. Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree M&C Saatchi plc (d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure 09/08/2022 (f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer? If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A” Yes
Octopus Investments Investments
35 Investments
Octopus Investments has made 35 investments. Their latest investment was in Popsa as part of their Series B on February 2, 2022.
Octopus Investments Investments Activity
Date | Round | Company | Amount | New? | Co-Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/3/2022 | Series B | Popsa | $12.24M | Yes | 1 | |
6/24/2021 | PIPE | Engage | $10.7M | Yes | 1 | |
3/3/2021 | Unattributed | Perfect Ward | $5.57M | Yes | 1 | |
1/11/2021 | Series B | |||||
11/23/2020 | Private Equity |
Date | 2/3/2022 | 6/24/2021 | 3/3/2021 | 1/11/2021 | 11/23/2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Round | Series B | PIPE | Unattributed | Series B | Private Equity |
Company | Popsa | Engage | Perfect Ward | ||
Amount | $12.24M | $10.7M | $5.57M | ||
New? | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
Co-Investors | |||||
Sources | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Octopus Investments Portfolio Exits
9 Portfolio Exits
Octopus Investments has 9 portfolio exits. Their latest portfolio exit was Veeqo on March 07, 2022.
Octopus Investments Acquisitions
5 Acquisitions
Octopus Investments acquired 5 companies. Their latest acquisition was Elivia Homes on May 30, 2022.
Date | Investment Stage | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Total Funding | Note | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/30/2022 | Other | $16.88M | Corporate Majority | 2 | ||
8/15/2019 | ||||||
10/2/2014 | ||||||
4/9/2008 | ||||||
10/5/2006 |
Date | 5/30/2022 | 8/15/2019 | 10/2/2014 | 4/9/2008 | 10/5/2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Investment Stage | Other | ||||
Companies | |||||
Valuation | |||||
Total Funding | $16.88M | ||||
Note | Corporate Majority | ||||
Sources | 2 |
Octopus Investments Fund History
6 Fund Histories
Octopus Investments has 6 funds, including Renewable Energy Income Partnership II.
Closing Date | Fund | Fund Type | Status | Amount | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/24/2018 | Renewable Energy Income Partnership II | REAL Assets | Open | $138.66M | 1 |
5/16/2017 | Renewable Energy Income Partnership I | ||||
4/11/2016 | Octopus Titan Venture Capital Trust | ||||
Octopus Titan Venture Capital Trust | |||||
Octopus Titan VCT |
Closing Date | 9/24/2018 | 5/16/2017 | 4/11/2016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fund | Renewable Energy Income Partnership II | Renewable Energy Income Partnership I | Octopus Titan Venture Capital Trust | Octopus Titan Venture Capital Trust | Octopus Titan VCT |
Fund Type | REAL Assets | ||||
Status | Open | ||||
Amount | $138.66M | ||||
Sources | 1 |
Octopus Investments Partners & Customers
5 Partners and customers
Octopus Investments has 5 strategic partners and customers. Octopus Investments recently partnered with EQT Holdings on March 3, 2022.
Date | Type | Business Partner | Country | News Snippet | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5/2022 | Vendor | Australia | 1 | ||
1/14/2019 | Vendor | ||||
1/14/2019 | Partner | ||||
5/12/2014 | Partner | ||||
2/14/2014 | Partner |
Date | 3/5/2022 | 1/14/2019 | 1/14/2019 | 5/12/2014 | 2/14/2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type | Vendor | Vendor | Partner | Partner | Partner |
Business Partner | |||||
Country | Australia | ||||
News Snippet | |||||
Sources | 1 |
Octopus Investments Team
6 Team Members
Octopus Investments has 6 team members, including current Chief Executive Officer, Simon Rogerson.
Name | Work History | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Chris Hulatt | Founder | Current | |
Simon Rogerson | Chief Executive Officer | Current | |
Patrick Horsman | Integrated CBD, Cypress Settlements, Blue Sand Securities, and United Airlines | Managing Partner | Current |
Paul Latham | Managing Director | Current | |
Alistair Seabright | Managing Director | Current |
Name | Chris Hulatt | Simon Rogerson | Patrick Horsman | Paul Latham | Alistair Seabright |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Work History | Integrated CBD, Cypress Settlements, Blue Sand Securities, and United Airlines | ||||
Title | Founder | Chief Executive Officer | Managing Partner | Managing Director | Managing Director |
Status | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
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