Student housing platform UniHomes raises funding from Macquarie Capital with LDC
At a glance
This article covers a strategic investment on 6 October 2025 in UniHomes, the student accommodation platform, founded by Phil Greaves. The amount was undisclosed and the round was led by Macquarie Capital, with LDC also reinvesting.
What does UniHomes do?
UniHomes is a student accommodation platform that lists bills-inclusive rentals and connects students with landlords. Its primary purpose is to help students find, compare and book suitable rooms across UK university locations.
Why is UniHomes useful?
Problem
Students struggle to find trusted, bills-inclusive rented accommodation across many UK locations. Letting agents and operators find it hard to reach students with consistent listings and easy booking.
Solution
UniHomes explains that it operates a bills-inclusive marketplace connecting students with verified listings from agents across the UK. It grows its platform, technology and partner network to expand coverage and simplify renting for students and operators.
How much did UniHomes raise?
UniHomes: amount not disclosed; received a strategic investment from Macquarie Capital, with LDC reinvesting.
Who invested in UniHomes?
Key investors in the transaction are:
- Macquarie Capital: The principal investment arm of Macquarie Group that makes principal investments across infrastructure, real assets and corporate transactions in the UK and Europe.
- LDC: A UK private equity firm that provides growth capital to mid-market companies to support expansion and buy-and-build strategies.
In the funding announcement, Nick Patrick from Macquarie Capital said:
We are excited to partner with this impressive management team as they enter the next phase of growth. UniHomes’ leading market position and relentless focus on student experience really stood out to us.
The investor added that it will support the company in finding more ways to assist tenants across the UK and that the transaction forms part of Macquarie Capital's 2025 private equity activity, reflecting a commitment to provide flexible capital solutions and strategic investment to companies in the UK and Europe.
In the funding announcement, Dan Smith from LDC said:
UniHomes’ growth journey so far has been remarkable and in the last two years its management team has shown what can be achieved with a great business idea, hard work and the right partners, and have grown a national success story. We’re proud to continue to support the business alongside Macquarie.
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Who founded UniHomes?
Phil Greaves is the founder of UniHomes.
In the funding announcement, Phil Greaves explained:
This new partnership comes as we celebrate our 10 year anniversary. We are proud of everything we’ve achieved so far, cementing UniHomes as a leading marketplace for accommodation and building a trusted business over the last decade.
The company continued that its partnership with LDC had been an important part of its recent success, helping it to expand nationally and invest in its people and the technology that underpins its platform, and that Macquarie's investment and support will be instrumental as it continues to enhance its offering to the rental market.
Where is UniHomes based?
UniHomes is based in Sheffield, UK.
What sector is UniHomes in?
UniHomes operates in the Proptech sector. The sector uses technology to improve how property is bought, sold, rented and managed. It helps people find and rent homes more quickly and with less hassle.
Key trends and challenges in Proptech:
Digital marketplaces and niche platforms
Online marketplaces now match renters and landlords at scale, for example Rightmove and specialist student platforms.
Energy efficiency regulations and retrofit costs
Tighter rules push landlords to upgrade properties, often costing thousands of pounds per home.
AI integration and data quality challenges
AI tools speed valuations and lettings, but poor data and GDPR rules limit accuracy.
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