Zoë ChambersinOctopus VenturesThe new consumer: VC-backed pioneers and the ‘3 Rs’ that will replace consumptionAt Octopus, our aim is to back the pioneers who dare to reimagine the future. If there’s one thing we can safely predict about ‘the…Jan 9, 2020Jan 9, 2020
Zoë ChambersinOctopus VenturesOur investment in UnmadeOur Future of Industry pod looks for the pioneers who are creating the tools and technologies that will power the next industrial…Jul 25, 2019Jul 25, 2019
Zoë ChambersinOctopus VenturesOur investment in Third EyeUnless you have been hiding in a hole, you will have heard about Artificial Intelligence. Thanks to the perfect storm of data…Mar 25, 2019Mar 25, 2019
Zoë ChambersinOctopus VenturesComing to America: Relocation Tips from the (street) wise.We’ve done it. 26 (and counting!) of our portfolio companies have done it. Maybe you could do it too. Here are our top tips for your…Nov 8, 20182Nov 8, 20182
Zoë ChambersinOctopus VenturesFundraising in the US: The Founder’s PerspectivePart one explored the VC perspective. Here in part two we look at the issue from the Founder’s point of view.Sep 5, 20181Sep 5, 20181
Zoë ChambersinOctopus VenturesFundraising in the US: Bigger Pockets or Bigger Hurdles?There are many reasons companies look to the US for capital: bigger pockets; connections to US customers and assistance with scaling into…Aug 16, 2018Aug 16, 2018
Zoë ChambersinOctopus VenturesIntelligent Robotics — Investing in Minds Not BotsRecently my focus has been on intelligent robotics. Why is this area so exciting?Aug 1, 2018Aug 1, 2018
Zoë ChambersinOctopus VenturesComing to America — A Founders’ Quick Guide to the Legal ProcessYou’ve worked hard to become familiar with the UK legal process. Then you take investment from US investors and suddenly you’re exposed to…Jul 23, 2018Jul 23, 2018
Zoë ChambersinOctopus VenturesOur Investment in OlioThrowing away “good food” is something you’ve probably done at least once this week. Whether you’re going on holiday, started a new Keto…Jul 16, 2018Jul 16, 2018
Zoë ChambersinOctopus VenturesRaising Venture Debt to Accelerate Your Business GrowthEuropean startups may be missing a trick by not following their US counterparts and raising venture debtJun 4, 20183Jun 4, 20183