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Thrive Renewables’ clean energy bond and Octopus’ EV charging expansion: The sustainability success stories of the week
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Thrive Renewables’ clean energy bond and Octopus’ EV charging expansion: The sustainability success stories of the week
Founder News Team Feb 16, 2026 0

Here, edie rounds up five positive sustainability stories from last week. Published every week, this series charts how businesses and…

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Octopus Energy losses mount after two years of profitability
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Octopus Energy losses mount after two years of profitability
Founder News Team Jan 1, 2026 0

Despite growing revenues, UK energy company Octopus Energy saw profits shrink significantly in 2025, according to yearly results published on…

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Octopus Energy losses mount after two years of profitability
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Octopus Energy losses mount after two years of profitability
Founder News Team Dec 30, 2025 0

Despite growing revenues, UK energy company Octopus Energy saw profits shrink significantly in 2025, according to yearly results published on…

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Octopus Energy to spin out AI utility platform Kraken at €7.3B valuation after €850M funding round
Founder News Team Dec 30, 2025 0

Octopus Energy Group has raised €850 million ($1 billion) for its technology company, Kraken. The round is the first standalone…

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“They’re Eating Each Other”: Nueva Pescanova Octopus Farm Sparks US Backlash as EU Faces Fierce Opposition Over Animal Cruelty Claims
Founder News Team Aug 25, 2025 0

IN A NUTSHELL 🐙 The world’s first commercial octopus farm proposed by Nueva Pescanova sparks global debate due to ethical…

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Octopus Energy plots equity raise
Founder News Team Aug 5, 2025 0

London-headquartered Octopus Energy has begun a fundraising exercise to secure up to GBP 500m as it sees to grow its…

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Telness Tech Appoints Octopus Group Chairman John Browett to Board of Directors
Founder News Team Aug 2, 2025 0

Home » General » Telness Tech Appoints Octopus Group Chairman John Browett to Board of Directors Business Wire IndiaTelness Tech,…

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