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William Steele
Chairman at
OCTOPUS APOLLO VCT PLC
Net worth: 280 767 $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
William Murray Black Steele is currently Independent Non-Executive Chairman at Octopus Apollo VCT Plc since 2012.
Programme Director at European Bank for Reconstruction & Development since 2001.
Director at VITALIA Nikola doo.
Programme Director at The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association since 2002.
Director at CBG Holdings Ltd. Formerly Chairman at Octopus Apollo VCT 4 Plc from 2008 to 2013.
Chairman at The London Internet Exchange Ltd. Programme Director at Financial Times Group Ltd. Director at NHFA Ltd. Non-Executive Director at E energija UAB. Director at James Walker Group Ltd. from 2004 to 2020.
Independent Director at AUGA group AB. Director at Surface Generation Ltd. Head-Strategic Management at Cranfield School of Management.
Educated at the University of Glasgow with undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Holds an MBA from Cranfield University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | 455,783 ( 0.04% ) | 280 767 $ | 31/05/2026 |
William Steele active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| OCTOPUS APOLLO VCT PLC | Chairman | 28/09/2012 |
VITALIA Nikola doo
 VITALIA Nikola doo Food RetailRetail Trade Produces and supplies health foods | Director/Board Member | - |
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association
 The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association Investment ManagersFinance Functions as a private equity and venture capital industry | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2002 |
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
 European Bank for Reconstruction & Development SupranationalGovernment Provides project financing for banks, industries, businesses and publicly owned companies | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2001 |
Former positions of William Steele
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
James Walker Group Ltd.
 James Walker Group Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures fluid sealing and rail fastening products | Director/Board Member | 15/09/2020 |
NHFA Ltd.
 NHFA Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides independent financial and legal advisory services | Director/Board Member | - |
Financial Times Group Ltd.
 Financial Times Group Ltd. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Publishes international newspapers | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Cranfield School of Management
 Cranfield School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| AUGA GROUP AB | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of William Steele
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
80
1st degree connections
15
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development SupranationalGovernment Provides project financing for banks, industries, businesses and publicly owned companies | Government |
Octopus Apollo VCT 4 Plc
 Octopus Apollo VCT 4 Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Venture Capital Fund | Miscellaneous |
University of Glasgow
 University of Glasgow Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Financial Times Group Ltd.
Financial Times Group Ltd. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Publishes international newspapers | Consumer Services |
Cranfield University
 Cranfield University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
NHFA Ltd.
NHFA Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides independent financial and legal advisory services | Finance |
Octopus Apollo VCT Plc
 Octopus Apollo VCT Plc Investment ManagersFinance Functions as a private equity fund | Finance |
E Energija UAB
 E Energija UAB Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Engages in development and construction of wind, solar & hybrid wind farms | Utilities |
VITALIA Nikola doo
VITALIA Nikola doo Food RetailRetail Trade Produces and supplies health foods | Retail Trade |
AUGA group AB
 AUGA group AB Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Engages in production of mushroom, crops and dairy products | Process Industries |
Surface Generation Ltd.
 Surface Generation Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Designs and manufactures advanced plastics, composites, metals and glass processing solutions | Producer Manufacturing |
James Walker Group Ltd.
James Walker Group Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures fluid sealing and rail fastening products | Producer Manufacturing |
The London Internet Exchange Ltd.
 The London Internet Exchange Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership association for operators of internet protocol networks | Commercial Services |
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association Investment ManagersFinance Functions as a private equity and venture capital industry | Finance |
Cranfield School of Management
Cranfield School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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