Ventures Team Profile

Ventures Team

The Ventures team manages the Octopus Titan VCTs, the Octopus Eclipse VCTs and the Octopus Capital for Enterprise Fund. These funds are designed to deliver strong returns to Investors through investment into unquoted, high growth UK smaller companies.

The team has a strong track record with a realised internal rate of return of over 30% per annum. They are supported by the Octopus Venture Partners – over 100 highly successful entrepreneurs and senior business people, including ex-FTSE Chairmen and Chief Executives, who co-invest their own money and provide ongoing guidance to the portfolio companies.

Ventures Team Members

Mark Davies - Venture Partner

Simon Whale

Alex Macpherson

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As head of the Ventures division of Octopus Investments, a firm which manages investments worth over £2 billion, including £250m of venture capital and private equity funds, Alex Macpherson has built his professional reputation on identifying, assessing and nurturing talented young businesses. His company specialising in identifying emerging businesses with the potential for market disruption.

Alex started his career with SG Warburg before becoming fascinated with small business and co-founding Katalyst Ventures which he lead before its sale to Octopus in 2007.

Within the Octopus team, Alex takes responsibility for evaluating the potential of companies for investment, finalising deals, and managing portfolios with a view to maximum returns. He currently represents Octopus on the boards of Calastone and Future Route

Ventures Team

Ventures Team Members

Alex Macpherson

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