Alliott Cole

Alliott Cole is a prominent figure known for his role at Octopus Ventures, where he focuses on investing in revolutionary ideas and industries, such as health, fintech, deep tech, consumer goods, climate solutions, and B2B software.

Over the years, Octopus Ventures, under Cole's leadership as CEO, has invested in over 180 teams, including successful ventures like Zoopla Property Group, Secret Escapes, Depop, and Cazoo, with a total management value of £1.7 billion and an annual investment of over £200 million.

Cole holds a diverse educational background, having studied Classics and Ancient History, Philosophy & Literature at the University of Oxford, followed by a Post Graduate Degree in Law from BPP Law School.

In addition to his role at Octopus Ventures, Cole has a rich history of serving on multiple organizations in various capacities, such as being a former Member of Scaleup Policy Group at the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology, a Non-Executive Director at Invest in Women Taskforce, ACF Investors, Big Health, Secret Escapes, The Rose Review, and Rangespan, among others.

His investment portfolio includes notable companies like Permutive, Sofar Sounds, Cazoo, Magic Pony Technology, Tails.com, Conversocial, and graze.com. Cole's expertise and experience make him a significant player in the venture investment landscape.