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Octopus Capital agrees a forward-funding deal with Bellway Homes, one of the UK’s largest housebuilders, to support the delivery of 128 affordable homes across three new-build developments in Kent and East Sussex.

For nearly 30 years, AIM has played a critical role in supporting the UK’s most ambitious growth companies. Since its launch in 1995, it has helped thousands of businesses access the capital they need to scale, innovate and create jobs across the country.

Octopus Capital has received a £10m investment from the Henry Smith Foundation for its Affordable Housing Strategy, bringing total commitments to £500m. The funding will support the development of high‑quality, energy‑efficient affordable homes across the UK and highlights growing engagement from mission‑aligned investors.

Discover how the AIM market supports ambitious UK companies and offers investors high-growth opportunities, with insights from Octopus fund managers.

How affordable housing can support UK growth, and the role Defined Contribution pension schemes and productive private markets play in deploying long-term capital to deliver stable returns and social value.

Octopus Capital announces key leadership changes, promoting Edward Clough to Head of Real Assets and appointing Michael Toft and Cristina Perez Liz as Co-Heads of Real Estate Investment.