Ventures Team

The Ventures team manages the Octopus Titan VCTs 1, 2 and 3, all designed to deliver strong returns to investors through investment into early stage UK smaller companies.

The team has a strong track record with an average annual rate of return of 29% per annum. It works with support from a dedicated Octopus Investor Group, which provides many competitive advantages, screening over 2,500 opportunities each year to select a handful of great investments for the fund.

Ventures Team Members

Alan Wallace

Christopher Allner

Tel 020 7710 2812
Email Christopher Allner
View Christopher's Blog

Chris has overall responsibility for growth capital investments at Octopus, is the chairman of the Investment Committee and focuses on assessing potential investee companies, deal structuring and negotiation and portfolio management with a view to maximizing the returns that are generated.

He has over 25 years private equity experience and prior to joining Octopus he was a Director at Proven and Bridgepoint, as well as working at 3i and Charterhouse.

Chris graduated from Oxford University with an MA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics and holds a Certified Diploma in Accounting and Finance.

Chris is on the boards of Myla, The Kendal Group, First Retail and Promotion Space and was on the boards of Covion, Plastics Capital and Gyro International prior to their exits.

Ventures Team

Ventures Team Members

Christopher Allner

Related Links