Leicester, United Kingdom
Stonewater, founded in 2015, is one of the UK’s largest social housing providers with a mission to deliver quality affordable homes to those who need them most. Under its Vision that everyone should have a place to call home, Stonewater offers diversified housing options including rentals, shared ownership, and purchase opportunities.
Serving over 93,000 customers through 40,000 homes, Stonewater focuses on community-specific services like retirement and supported living, safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community, and domestic abuse refuges. Their annual turnover is £306 million, supported by fixed assets totaling £3.1 billion. The organization holds strong S&P Global Ratings credit ratings and favorable assessments from the Regulator of Social Housing.
In its latest funding activity, Stonewater secured £200 million through debt financing from Lloyds Bank in August 2023. The company’s operations extend beyond housing, incorporating both commercial and not-for-profit efforts to support its core mission. Positioned in the intersecting realms of Prop Tech, Real Estate, and Social Media, Stonewater exemplifies a scalable model that effectively aligns financial stability with social impact. This positions it as an attractive option for investors seeking impactful opportunities.
