Over nearly two decades, Erin Platts has worked at the beating heart of the UK and European tech ecosystem. She’s a committed advocate for UK and European tech, and joined us this month as CEO of Octopus Ventures. We sat down with Erin to hear some reflections on her career journey so far – what she's learned and why she remains very excited about the future. A huge welcome to Erin! You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/dt8iVwcf
Octopus Ventures
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
London, London 70,800 followers
For the people and ideas that will change the world.
About us
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.
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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- 51-200 employees
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- London, London
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- Privately Held
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- 2008
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Many congratulations to the Quantum Motion team - an exciting milestone!
Quantum Benchmarking Initiative Begins Stage A! More than a dozen quantum computing companies are entering Stage A of the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), and now the real fun begins! 🎢 Over the next six months, these teams will provide comprehensive technical details in a quest to prove their quantum tech has what it takes to build a game-changing, fault-tolerant quantum computer within the next decade. Superconducting qubits? Trapped ions? Photonic systems? They’re bringing it all. Stage A is a high-stakes quantum sprint—who will rise to the challenge and make it through to the next round? Stay tuned! 🔥⚛️ To learn more please visit: https://lnkd.in/ggXXmrgT *Edited to include #s! #Quantum #QuantumBenchmarkingInitiative #Qubits
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Many congratulations Benjamin White! 🎉 We're delighted to continue our support for Phlux Technology, and we're super excited to see this funding deployed to grow the team and bring two new exciting product ranges to market. 💜
📢We’ve led a £9m investment in Sheffield-based Phlux Technology, whose infrared sensors are set to redefine optical communications and advanced sensing. Boosting data transmission speeds by up to five times, Phlux’s technology will enable the next generation of internet connectivity, with data rates as high as 50 gigabits per second. It’s a big moment for deep tech in the North — and we’re looking forward to working with the Phlux team as they accelerate international growth.🚀 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e9M8XQZM #DeepTech #InfraredSensors #FibreBroadband #ScaleUp #SheffieldInnovation #BGF #Semiconductors #UKTech #PhluxTechnology
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🚀 Heading to Zero One Hundred Conferences Europe? Don’t miss Tilly Fleming live on stage as part of an exciting panel discussion. 📅 The Growing Potential of Venture-backed Startups: Increasing Dealflow Between PE & VCs 🕘 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | Friday, 4th April Join the conversation and explore how collaboration between PE and VC is shaping the future of startup investment. See you there! #0100Europe #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #StartupGrowth
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It's fantastic to see six of our portfolio companies in Sifted's list of the 100 fastest-growing startups in the UK and Ireland, making us the investor backing the second-most (congrats to LocalGlobe who just pipped us to top spot!). 🚀 We’re not stopping there. We’re entering an incredibly exciting period at Octopus Ventures, and are looking to invest in innovative start-ups with big potential. If that sounds like you, then get in touch! 💜 You can read more from Sifted here: https://bit.ly/4cmBF1i
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Inspiring to read from Harry Leeming in The Telegraph on his challenges with long Covid, and how it spurred him on to co-found Visible. Visible is on a mission to increase our understanding of the invisible illnesses experienced by millions of people. We're proud to be backing them ─ read more about Harry's story 👉 https://lnkd.in/eReJ_mxa #visiblehealth #octopusventures
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Fantastic to be listed by Sifted as the sixth-most-active VC in Europe last year! 🎉 At Octopus Ventures, we're committed to backing the people, ideas and industries that will change the world - from the first cheque a business receives, all the way through to IPO🚀 We're looking forward to doing the same in 2025! Read more here https://bit.ly/4bJnoes
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Welcome Openr! Delighted to have you onboard 💜 We're looking forward to working with you to help drive innovation and efficiency in the hospitality industry! 🚀
📢 Big news from Openr! We’ve secured a £3m investment from Imbiba, alongside our majority shareholder Azzurri Group and minority partner Octopus Ventures. This is a huge step forward in our mission to help hospitality operators optimise pricing, streamline operations, and drive growth with smarter, more seamless technology. We’re moving fast, with exciting developments on the way—including our AI engine designed to fine-tune pricing and menu strategies in real time. If you’re in hospitality and want to stay ahead of the curve, follow our page for updates, insights, and the latest innovations shaping the industry. 💡 Join us as we build the future of hospitality tech 🚀 #HospitalityTech #Innovation #Growth #DigitalTransformation
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Ahead of this year’s International Women’s Day, our CEO Erin Platts had the pleasure of speaking at two panel events. These focused on investing in women’s leadership, challenging outdated notions, and reflecting on panelists' journeys and the barriers they’ve overcome. It was fantastic to hear from so many successful and inspiring business leaders! Many thanks to Women in Business Club | London Business School and AllBright for inviting Erin to share her insights 💜
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What are the key qualities that comprise a good leader? In the latest of our series, ‘In Good Company,’ we sat down with Steven Mendel, co-founder and former CEO of ManyPets, to find out what a founder needs for start-up success. Steven emphasised the importance of: - Followership - Storytelling - Resilience And explained why he considers technical skills indispensable in early-stage hires. Read more from Steven in the latest instalment of ‘In Good Company,’ here. https://lnkd.in/dPjA9hct