Octopus Energy Group - About the company
Octopus Energy Group is a funded company based in London (United Kingdom), founded in 2016 by Stuart Jackson, Greg Jackson and James Eddison. It operates as a Provider of energy, electric vehicles, technology, and sustainable energy solutions. , with a current valuation of $*****. The company has 411 active competitors, including 61 funded and 58 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Arcadia, GridX and Uplight.
Company Details
Provider of energy, electric vehicles, technology, and sustainable energy solutions. The company delivers energy and related services to residential and business customers. It develops technology platforms for energy management and customer engagement. The company also invests in renewable energy generation projects. Additionally, it offers solutions for transitioning to electric vehicles.
- Website
- octopusenergy.group
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@octopus.energy
- Registered Address
- 6TH FLOOR, 33,HOLBORN,LONDON,EC1N 2HT
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2016
Location
London, United Kingdom
Stage
Funding Raised
Post Money Valuation
$***** as on Dec 19, 2023
Investors
Ranked
9th among 411 active competitors
Annual Revenue
£1B+ as on Apr 30, 2025
Employee Count
4,739 as on Jan 31, 2026
Legal entities associated with Octopus Energy Group
Octopus Energy Group is associated with 3 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OCTOPUS NOMINEES LIMITED CIN: 3974194 , United Kingdom, Active | Apr 16, 2000 | - | - | |
OCTOPUS ENERGY GROUP LIMITED CIN: 9718624 , United Kingdom, Active | Aug 04, 2015 | £1B+ (As on Apr 30, 2025) | 6438 (As on Apr 30, 2024) | |
OCTOPUS ENERGY LIMITED CIN: 9263424 , Germany, Active | Oct 13, 2014 | £1B+ (As on Apr 30, 2024) | 1739 (As on Apr 30, 2024) |
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Octopus Energy Group's funding and investors
Octopus Energy Group is a funded company. Octopus Energy Group has 5 institutional investors.
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Octopus Energy Group's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Octopus Energy Group are Stuart Jackson, Greg Jackson and James Eddison. Greg Jackson is the CEO of Octopus Energy Group.
Here are the details of Octopus Energy Group's key team members:
- Stuart Jackson: Co-Founder & CFO of Octopus Energy Group and founder of 1 other company. They serve on the board of 1 company.
- Greg Jackson: Co-Founder & CEO of Octopus Energy Group. They serve on the board of 1 company.
- James Eddison: Co-Founder & CTO of Octopus Energy Group. They serve on the board of 1 company.
Octopus Energy Group's Board of Directors
Octopus Energy Group's board has 10 active members. Greg Jackson and James Eddison are part of team and Simon Andrew Rogerson, Christopher Robert Hulatt, Jonathan Briskin, Stuart Keith Jackson, Martin Charles Lawrence, Richa Sirohi, Thomas Bartee Hodges and John Bowie are independent board members.Here is the list of Octopus Energy Group's board of directors:
Name | Type | Representing | Status | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Team | - | Current | 10y 8m | |
Team | - | Current | 10y 4m | |
Independent board member | - | Current | 10y 8m | |
boxumwn | Independent board member | - | Current | 2y 1m |
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abrbnzq | Independent board member | - | Current | 8y 3m |
xmzppoj | Independent board member | - | Current | 7y 2m |
rjyxrfp | Independent board member | - | Current | 2y 8m |
sgdegvm | Independent board member | - | Past | 3y 6m |
cybukgt | Independent board member | - | Past | 1y 4m |
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Octopus Energy Group's employee count trend
Octopus Energy Group has 4,739 employees as of Jan 26. Here is Octopus Energy Group's employee count trend over the years:
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Octopus Energy Group's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Octopus Energy Group include Arcadia, GridX and Uplight. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Octopus Energy Group, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Arcadia 2014, Washington, DC (United States), Series D | Provider of clean energy data platform and solutions for businesses. It offers end-to-end energy management solutions, streamlining data and processes for enterprises and energy innovators. Services include utility bill management, energy procurement advisory, and sustainability reporting. The platform supports various use cases for energy service providers, such as optimizing solar and storage solutions, EV charging, energy management, and property management. It helps clients lower utility costs, achieve sustainability goals, and improve energy efficiency. | $566M | 66/100 | |
2nd |  GridX 2010, Walnut Creek (United States), Series C | Cloud-based platform offering meter billing solutions | $68.2M | 66/100 | |
3rd | Uplight 2019, Boulder (United States), Acquired | AI and SaaS-driven solutions for energy monitoring in residential and commercial buildings | $30M | 65/100 | |
4th | Tantalus 1989, Raleigh (United States), Public | Communication technology provider for smart grids | $58.7M | 65/100 | |
5th | PowerSecure 1991, Wake Forest (United States), Acquired | Energy efficiency and smart grid management solutions | - | 64/100 | |
6th | Kraken 2019, London (United Kingdom), Series D | AI-powered utility operating system for managing customers, assets, grid operations, and distributed energy resources | $150M | 63/100 | |
7th |  CyanConnode Cambridge (United Kingdom), Public | Provider of narrowband radio frequency mesh networks for IoT communications | $5.43M | 63/100 | |
8th |  SparkMeter 2013, Washington, DC (United States), Series A | Provider of smart metering solutions for energy service delivery and management | $41.6M | 62/100 | |
9th |  Octopus Energy Group 2016, London (United Kingdom), Funding Raised | Provider of energy, electric vehicles, technology, and sustainable energy solutions | - | 59/100 | |
10th | Avaada Electro 2011, Mumbai (India), Unfunded | Manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells and modules for utility, commercial, and residential applications | - | - | 55/100 |
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Octopus Energy Group's Investments and acquisitions
Octopus Energy Group has made 1 investments in companies including Mobile Power. Octopus Energy Group has also acquired 3 companies including Uplight and Depsys.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 24, 2026 | Acquisition | 2019 | Boulder (United States) | |
Jun 12, 2025 | Investments | 2017 | Sheffield (United Kingdom) | |
Nov 30, 2022 | Acquisition | 2012 | Puidoux (Switzerland) |
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News related to Octopus Energy Group
Filter this listMedia has covered Octopus Energy Group for a total of 12 events in the last 1 year, 5 of them have been about company updates and 2 about partnerships.
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NTPC signs MoU with Octopus Energy Group for power and energy collaborationUdaipur Kiran•Mar 20, 2026•Octopus Energy, NTPC, Octopus Energy Group
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Flow Power Secures Offtake for Blind Creek ProjectPower Technology•Mar 17, 2026•Octopus Energy Group, Flow Power
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Octopus Energy to spin out Kraken in $8.65bn valuation dealBusiness Matters•Dec 30, 2025•Octopus Energy, Kraken, Octopus Energy Group
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Octopus Energy Spins Off Kraken in $1B Funding Round Led by D1 CapitalSiliconAngle•Dec 30, 2025•Octopus Energy Group, Kraken, D1 Capital Partners, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and 2 others
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Octopus Energy to spin off Kraken software unit at potential $15B valuationSiliconAngle•Sep 19, 2025•Octopus Energy Group, Kraken
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LG Electronics & Octopus Energy Partner for Smart Energy Solution in EuropeThe Korea Times•Sep 02, 2025•Octopus Energy Group, LG, Octopus Energy,
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Greg Jackson appointed Non-Executive Member of UK Cabinet BoardPower Engineering International•Aug 29, 2025•Octopus Energy Group
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Octopus Energy Launches £165m Clean Energy Fund for PensionsBusinessGreen•May 13, 2025•Octopus Energy Group
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Chinese auto giant OMODA & JAECOO unveils pet-friendly cars, robot dogs at 2024 Global SummitArabian Business•Oct 27, 2024•, Octopus Energy Group
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