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Owen Matters
Investment Manager at Octopus Ventures
Greater Oxford Area
Overview
Owen Matters is currently an Investment Manager specializing in Deep Tech at Octopus Ventures, with a background in chemistry and research. With experience at top institutions like Oxford University and Williams Advanced Engineering, he has a proven track record of success in managing investments and fostering innovation in technology sectors such as DeepTech and Enterprise Infrastructure.
Work Experience
Investment Manager - Deep Tech
2022 - Current
Leading investments into deep-tech businesses at Seed to Series B
Investment Manager
2021 - 2022
Investing at Seed/Series A into deep-tech companies from the Foresight Williams Technology Funds
Investment Analyst
2019 - 2021
Licensing and Ventures Manager (Chemistry)
2018 - 2019
Managing the commercialisation of University of Oxford intellectual property through spin-outs and licensing. Focus on projects originating from Chemistry and related subjects.
Assistant Technology Transfer Manager
2016 - 2018
Part of the Licencing and Ventures team at Oxford University Innovation
Research Assistant
2016 - 2016
Research assistant in the groups of Prof Ian Manners and Prof. Duncan Wass. Role involved overseeing several research projects as a senior member of the team.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
2012 - 2016
Master’s Degree
2008 - 2012