Industry ranking
Score of 95/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 | 28 Nov 2025 | 12 | 92% | 6% | 2% | 8% |
| 01 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 | 19 May 2025 | 13 | 92% | 6% | 2% | 8% |
| 01 May 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 | 26 Nov 2024 | 15 | 88% | 9% | 3% | 12% |
| 01 Nov 2023 - 01 Apr 2024 | 28 May 2024 | 13 | 90% | 7% | 3% | 10% |
| 01 May 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 | 30 Nov 2023 | 14 | 89% | 8% | 3% | 11% |
| 01 Nov 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 | 31 May 2023 | 13 | 90% | 8% | 2% | 10% |
| 01 May 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 | 21 Nov 2022 | 13 | 92% | 6% | 2% | 8% |
| 01 Nov 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 | 25 May 2022 | 15 | 90% | 7% | 3% | 10% |
| 01 May 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 | 24 Nov 2021 | 15 | 88% | 10% | 2% | 12% |
| 01 Nov 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 | 21 May 2021 | 19 | 85% | 11% | 4% | 15% |
| 01 May 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 | 30 Nov 2020 | 21 | 85% | 10% | 5% | 15% |
| 01 Nov 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 | 27 May 2020 | 25 | 84% | 10% | 6% | 16% |
| 01 May 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 | 26 Nov 2019 | 24 | 81% | 13% | 7% | 20% |
| 01 Nov 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 | 29 May 2019 | 19 | 83% | 12% | 5% | 17% |
| 01 May 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 | 26 Nov 2018 | 17 | 87% | 10% | 3% | 13% |
| 01 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 | 16 May 2018 | 16 | 87% | 10% | 3% | 13% |
| 01 May 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 | 08 Dec 2017 | 17 | 88% | 9% | 3% | 12% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
The business payment terms are to comply with the suppliers standard terms, or 30 days if not specified on invoice. The most frequently used term is 30 days. During the period there were no changes to our payment terms. The business does not have different payment terms for small and medium-sized companies.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
30
In the event of a dispute, the contract manager with liaise with the supplier. All issues will be resolved by the dispute resolution process. The contract manager will aim to resolve any disputes as soon as practically possible.
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
Octopus Investments Limited is a UK company registered under number 03942880, operating within the Octopus Group. Companies House records its nature of business under SIC code 66120, security and commodity contracts dealing activities, indicating it operates in wealth, asset and investment management. The company was previously named Octopus Asset Management Limited and, before that, Octopus Capital Limited, reflecting its history within the group. It is controlled by Octopus Capital Limited and sits above numerous subsidiary entities linked to investment funds and partnerships. As a subsidiary within the wider Octopus Group, it forms part of a larger financial services structure rather than trading as an independent standalone brand.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk · companiesintheuk.co.uk