Octopus Energy, a 10-year old upstart among 100-year old energy firms, has quickly grown to become one of the UK's largest energy suppliers.

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February 6, 2025
Octopus Energy’s tech arm can be bigger than UiPath, says CEO
Octopus Energy as a whole saw a dip in profits in 2024, but its tech arm grew significantly
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