'This partnership is huge': Octopus Energy Group valued at $5bn following latest $330m investment

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Octopus Energy Group is aiming to grow its technology platform Kraken to manage 100 million accounts by 2027 | Credit: Octopus Energy
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Octopus Energy Group is aiming to grow its technology platform Kraken to manage 100 million accounts by 2027 | Credit: Octopus Energy

Energy giant has entered into a new strategic partnership with long-term investors, CPP Investments

Octopus Energy Group announced today an initial $330m funding boost from CPP Investments, bringing the fast-expanding clean energy group's valuation up to circa $5bn. The strategic partnership will...

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