Goldman Sachs Invests £500m in UK SME Housing Lender Quantum

Goldman Sachs invests £500m in Quantum, boosting UK housing development amid government target concerns.

October 2, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Goldman Sachs has announced a £500 million funding commitment to Quantum, a specialist lender focused on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK housing sector.

The investment comes as new data raises questions about the government’s ability to meet its target for new home construction during this parliamentary term. The move marks an expansion of Goldman Sachs’ partnership with Quantum Development Finance.

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In a separate deal, Kennedy Wilson and CPP Investments secured a five-year £500 million loan from Goldman Sachs to finance the growth of their single-family rental platform in the UK. The financial institution also updated its ‘Conviction List’ for June, adding four stocks with strong buy ratings.

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