Speakers

Chantal Cox is a former NHS doctor turned health investor at Octopus Ventures, working at the intersection of clinical care, commercial strategy, and venture capital. Her unique journey—from medicine to consulting to VC—gives her a rare, 360° perspective on how healthcare systems operate, and where innovation can make the biggest impact.

At Octopus Ventures, Chantal backs and supports founders redefining the future of healthcare — from diagnostics and digital infrastructure to patient-led platforms and workforce solutions. She champions businesses that are clinically relevant, commercially viable, and inclusively designed, particularly those addressing the needs of underserved groups such as women, ethnic minorities, and frontline professionals.

Her insights on the evolving health and wellness landscape have been featured in The Washington Post, Forbes, The Times, Business Insider, and The BMJ.