You probably have questions, and we have answers! Toggle below to see answers to frequently asked questions on Octopus Ventures Evolution to Entrepreneurship Programme to see if we might be a fit for you.
What are the benefits of joining the programme?
- Investor ready startups with a stronger idea of target markets and product/market fit
- Potential for pre-seed/seed investment of £500k - £1m by Octopus Ventures
- Access to Octopus Ventures’ extensive network of portfolio companies, corporates and experts
- 1-2-1 engagement and relationship building with industry/corporates, providing access to customer discovery conversations, product validation, and possibility of follow-on projects and pilots.
- Access to Octopus Ventures’ experienced team of deeptech investors and operators for support, advice and connections
- Access to experienced, sector relevant advisors. Founder – advisor relationships have the potential to develop into more formal opportunities post programme and investment, including Chair, NED and CEO (subject to agreement between founder, advisor and investor).
- In the case of those which secure investment from Octopus Ventures, ongoing support, including continued access to the deeptech team’s Network and organisational support
Application process
- What are the eligibility criteria?
- Is there a deadline to apply?
- What is the application process?
- When will I know if I have been selected?
- What type of founders are you looking for?
- Do I need to have a company to participate in the programme?
- What is deeptech?