Max Curtis

⚡Talent @ Zinc ⚡ (via Oakwood)

📍 United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 1 investments📅 5 years investing🗓 Last invested Jul 2021
Operator-angel🌍 United Kingdom
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Jul 2021
C2C and B2B2C second hand marketplace for parents. For parents, The Octopus Club: 1. Extends the lifecycle of products 2. Reduces clutter at home 3. Helps parents to be more sustainable and pocket-wise For businesses, The Octopus Club: 1. Helps recoup revenue from unsold stock 2. Helps recoup space from unsold stock 3. Helps give their customers an end of lifecycle sustainable solution The resale market is growing 11x faster than traditional retail - this is not just a trend. Its a behavioural shift towards a more sustainable and pocket-wise future. The Octopus Club is always looking for brands and retailers to work together towards a greener future.
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2021
Seed Investor
Jul 2021
C2C and B2B2C second hand marketplace for parents. For parents, The Octopus Club: 1. Extends the lifecycle of products 2. Reduces clutter at home 3. Helps parents to be more sustainable and pocket-wise For businesses, The Octopus Club: 1. Helps recoup revenue from unsold stock 2. Helps recoup space from unsold stock 3. Helps give their customers an end of lifecycle sustainable solution The resale market is growing 11x faster than traditional retail - this is not just a trend. Its a behavioural shift towards a more sustainable and pocket-wise future. The Octopus Club is always looking for brands and retailers to work together towards a greener future.
2014
Partner TMT
May 2014
Oakwood Recruitment work across a number of disciplines to provide a comprehensive solution to our clients hiring needs. Primarily focused on the TMT sector, we work with large corporates, as well as SME’s and start-ups, often going through a period of high-growth, value creation, transformation or re-organisation. Based in London we work with both candidates and clients across the world. Specialist areas include: Digital Data & AI Product Strategy Value Creation Transformation Agile General Management IT & Operations Also have many years experience working on:- Finance & Accounting Risk & Compliance
2009
Co-Founder; Director TMT
Jun 2009
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