Octopus Energy has been valued at over $2 billion since its contract with Japanese utility company Tokyo Gas.
Energy startups provide electricity to Japanese homes. Under the agreement, Tokyo Gas will purchase a 9.7% stake in Octopus for $200 million.
“We’re looking forward to seeing you in the energy company,” said Greg Jackson, founder and CEO of the energy company. Since then, Octopus Energy has launched Tocopus Energy Germany and New Zealand, has acquired Octopus Energy USA and has acquired upside energy to deepen smart grid capabilities with powerful technology, making the global green revolution faster and faster It accelerated its mission to make it cheaper. ”
Uchida Takahashi, now at Tokyo Gas, said, “Through this partnership, we will contribute to achieving a better lifestyle for our customers by creating and delivering value tailored to them.” I did.
Octopus Energy is one of the UK’s fastest growing energy suppliers. It supplies energy to a 1.8m home in the UK.
Earlier this year, the group announced plans to create 1,000 new technology jobs.
Boris Johnson said the new job would “provide exciting opportunities across the country for those who want to be at the forefront of the global green revolution.”
“UK tech companies like Octopus continue to build something greener, remain pioneering world leaders in renewable energy, creating thousands of skilled jobs to reach net zero. I’m leading the way.”
