Private debt
Client-specific solutions to help scale impact-led businesses and projects
Financing the next stage of impact
Institutional investors face the challenge of balancing the need for income with the responsibility to deliver financial security and positive impact. Our private debt offering aims to deliver purpose-driven financing for impactful businesses whilst providing clients with a reliable income stream.
Our approach
At Octopus Capital, we approach everything with an entrepreneurial mindset. For our private debt origination platform, we start by understanding what our investors invest in, why, and how. We then originate and structure the assets in the most effective way.
Explore our real estate debt capabilities
We provide capital that supports repurposing, repositioning and redevelopment of real estate assets through tailored debt strategies. We are committed to helping developers and investors unlock real estate value.


We’re seeing a long-term shift in demand for investment strategies that combine a reliable income stream with real-world impact. Our approach, spanning both asset-backed and cash-flow based debt strategies, helps close a critical funding gap that exists in today’s economy.”
Alan Cauberghs, Head of Private Debt at Octopus Capital
The team

Alan Cauberghs
Head of Private Debt

Ludo Mackenzie
Co-Head of Real Estate Debt

Allan Vlah
Senior Portfolio Manager

Freddy Murray
Investment Director

Martin Zdravkov
Portfolio Director
News & insights

14 Apr 2025
Octopus expands into private debt
Octopus is expanding into private debt and has hired a new team to lead the offering, Alan Cauberghs, Allan Vlah, Freddy Murray, and Martin Zdravkov.
Coverage in Alternative Credit Investor

20 Feb 2025
Octopus Capital Launches Private Debt Offering & Appoints New Team
Octopus has announced it is launching a private debt offering, as it looks to continue building its institutional investment business.

10 Feb 2025
How transitional debt can transform properties, benefit communities and deliver returns
Transitional debt can unlock real estate potential – revitalising underused properties, supporting regeneration, and delivering strong returns. Discover how strategic funding fuels sustainable growth and community transformation.

2 Jul 2024
A catalyst for real estate transformation
With a 4.3m shortage of homes in the UK, there is an ever-growing need to repurpose redundant buildings and regenerate brownfield land. At Octopus,…

26 Jun 2024
Powering the UK’s regeneration: How transitional lending can drive progress
Discover how transitional lending is revitalising the UK, with a focus on the Nightingale Quarter in Derby.