Octopus appoints Chris Wade as strategic adviser

Wade will advise the firm and its portfolio companies on expansion into Asian markets.

He was involved in the introduction of Octopus-backed CertiVox – an encryption and information security business – to Japan-based mobile operator Docomo. Octopus and Docomo recently took part in an $8m series-B round for the London-based company.

Wade is currently a venture capital adviser to the British government's UK Trade and Investment organisation, where he was previously a director for two years. He also has a seat on the board at Octopus's portfolio company UltraSoc and is a partner at European incubator programme Entrepreneur First.

Wade graduated from Leeds University with a degree in physics and chemistry.

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