2 years ago
Octopus Energy Secures €800 Million to Fuel Clean Energy Expansion
Octopus Energy, a UK-based clean energy tech company, raised €800M in funding, valuing the company at $7.8bn (£6.2bn)
The funding was led by Origin Energy, Tokyo Gas, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, and Generation Investment Management
The company intends to use the funds to accelerate international growth and expand low-carbon technologies, particularly heat pumps
Octopus Energy has a strong focus on customer service and technology, and has built the UK's leading specialist electric vehicle leasing business
ProblemEnergy
"Making the transition to renewable energy easier for consumers and businesses by providing reliable, affordable and innovative energy products and services."
Solution
"Octopus Energy provides a suite of energy solutions including retail energy, electric vehicle leasing, renewable energy generation and its proprietary energy management platform Kraken, designed to optimize energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions."