Octopus Capital, an asset manager investing in the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world, has raised an additional £10 million (1.3 million) for its Affordable Housing Fund from the Henry Smith Foundation. This brings the total the fund has raised to £500 million ($667 million)
The fund is focused on delivering high-quality, energy-efficient affordable homes across the United Kingdom. The fund invests in new-build developments, with a strong emphasis on social impact, community benefit, and sustainability.
The Henry Smith Foundation backs organisations working at critical points in people’s lives, where the right support can prevent harm and open up options. It does not deliver housing directly but invests in the organizations and systems that make stable housing possible.
Access to genuinely affordable housing remains a pressing challenge across the United Kingdom. This investment reflects the Foundation’s decision to direct part of its
