“In the conventional VC space you’re looking for a small number of outlier returns to generate the majority of the fund’s performance. What I think makes [Octopus Apollo] a little bit different is…” Hear the views of Paul Davidson of Octopus Ventures, promoted last year to lead fund manager of Octopus Apollo VCT. Paul explains what is behind the B2B-focused Venture Capital Trust’s recent performance and what the investment strategy seeks to deliver. In this interview:
What is Octopus Apollo VCT and what makes it different?Investing in Definely (AI legal document software)Investing in Semble (“the operating system for a private hospital”)Maturing investment Natterbox (cloud telephony)How does Octopus Ventures support investee companies?Exits, including Countrywide Healthcare Supplies (sold to PHS Group)How risky is Apollo VCT? How does Octopus Ventures seek to manage the risks?For more details on Octopus Apollo VCT, including documents & how to invest, see https://www.youtube.com/y/octopus-apollo-vct. And please Subscribe (+ 🔔 ) for more Meet The Manager interviews.
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