Octopus Ventures

Abode is an innovative platform designed to engage and manage early-career talent, specifically tailored for the needs of Gen Z. It centralizes programs, coordinates events, builds community, and provides mentorship, enabling recruiters and program managers to save time while delivering an engaging experience for interns and new hires.

Cascade is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing cell-free biocatalysts, branded as Body Armor for Enzymes™, which significantly enhance enzyme performance and stability. Their innovative approach allows for the use of stabilized enzymes on silica beads, making them versatile and easy to integrate into existing processes across various industries.

CometChat is a Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS) that enables businesses to integrate voice, video, and text chat experiences into their mobile apps, web apps, and websites. Founded in 2019, the platform provides plug-and-play communication products designed to enhance user engagement and streamline the development process for enterprises.

DreamTeam is a platform that facilitates the buying and leasing of domain names in a secure and straightforward manner. It simplifies the transfer process, ensuring a safe experience for users looking to acquire domain names.

Health Note is a pre-visit clinical intake automation platform that enhances the patient experience by automating the collection of health data before appointments. By using digital patient intake, it prepares clinical notes for providers, helping to alleviate physician burnout and improve care delivery.

Hoist is a platform designed to streamline the operations of painting businesses by providing marketing, sales, and coaching services. It offers personalized guidance and community support to help entrepreneurs successfully launch and grow their painting companies.

Guest House is a platform that simplifies the process of listing a home by automating essential services such as staging, cleaning, moving, and photography. By streamlining these tasks, the company helps agents and sellers reduce listing preparation time by 50%, enabling homes to hit the market faster and sell for top dollar.

Haekka is a microlearning platform designed for continuous employee training, seamlessly integrated into Slack. It enhances learning and development by delivering timely content, engaging employees through quizzes, surveys, and phishing simulations, all while streamlining training assignments via API connections.

Jawa is a community-driven marketplace designed for gamers to buy, build, and sell their gaming gear. The platform fosters a vibrant community where users can engage in trading and sharing their gaming experiences.

Nomad is a property management platform offering guaranteed rent and lower costs, charging 4% of rent, and providing tools for marketing and managing rental properties.

Onward is a delivery service connecting carriers and shippers for efficient, cost-effective last-mile delivery. It offers flexible solutions for retailers and brokers, optimizing routes and improving efficiency.

Led by former Twitter executives Katie Jacobs Stanton and Alex Roetter with deep social, political, and engineering expertise, they offer hands-on support, prioritize political transparency, and explicitly back underrepresented founders (≈1/3 female, 1/2 BIPOC).