Will Gibbs

Will Gibbs is a Europe-based Principal at Octopus Ventures, where he leads venture capital investments in the health-tech and digital therapeutics sectors. Before joining the firm in 2013, he earned a degree in Ancient History and Classical Archaeology from the University of Oxford and founded multiple independent startups, including an organic spirits company and a rare-breed pig farm. In his current capacity, Gibbs targets consumer and enterprise health companies, specifically focusing on historically taboo markets such as substance addiction treatment, LGBT sexual health, and novel cannabinoid business models. He frequently co-invests alongside major global venture capital firms, including SoftBank Group, Atomico, and EQT Partners, often supporting European companies expanding into the United States market. Ultimately, his investment strategy centers on backing early-stage digital health platforms that deliver measurable clinical outcomes and address underserved medical needs.