Matt Chandler

Matthew Chandler is an Investment Manager at Octopus Ventures, a prominent venture investor in Europe with a focus on health, money, deep tech, and consumer sectors. Octopus Ventures has over £1.3 billion under management and invests over £100 million annually, backing companies from Seed to Series B and beyond to IPO.

Being a part of the Consumer investment team, Matthew Chandler is involved in identifying and nurturing innovative startups within the consumer sector. Octopus Ventures has a track record of investing in successful companies like Zoopla Property Group, Secret Escapes, graze.com, Depop, and Cazoo, having funded the founding teams of over 120 ventures.

Matthew Chandler's educational background includes studies at Charterhouse School and Management Studies with a focus on Entrepreneurship at Nottingham University. Prior to his current role, he held positions such as Board Member at OLIO • Share More, Waste Less, and was part of organizations like Lapse, HURR, True., and Triple Point Investment Management. He also co-founded Mojo, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit.

Octopus Ventures is a key player in the Octopus Group, a collection of forward-thinking businesses investing in transformative ideas and industries. With more than £9.1 billion under management, the focus is on supporting initiatives that contribute positively to the world's development and progress.