The Ventures Team at Octopus Investments have invested in a diverse portfolio that has included Graze,Secret Escapes,YPlan,Zoopla and Gymbox.
Headed by Alex Macpherson, these are his ‘Five ways to get noticed by a Venture Capitalist!’
Relationships and introductions
Getting investment from a VC as an early stage company is all about relationships. The best way for an entrepreneur to get their business onto a VC’s radar is through an introduction from one of their successful portfolio companies. It’s compelling if somebody with whom we already have a working relationship suggests or insists we meet with a new entrepreneur. Our relationships are varied, so if possible, find a way in which you can be recommended to the VC in the first instance.
In years to come I think Silicon Valley and San Francisco will be viewed as the laboratory of the information age but much of the real world growth of tech will be driven from other locations. There has been no letup in the rapid expansion of technology startups in San Francisco since the end of 2010. The vibrancy of this innovation economy is alive and well. What is newer however is the engagement of corporations into the ecosystem and this could be London’s greatest opportunity.
“David Rowan’s article perfectly sums up both the potential and the risks of a “big data” world. Knowledge is power and big data increases that power.
