Place-based Capital

Invest in the future you believe in.

CIRCLE is redefining what it means to invest in housing

We’re creating thriving, intergenerational communities where affordability, connection, and wellbeing drive everything we do. Every project transforms capital into lasting impact for both people and place.

Place-based Capital

A group of people, including children and adults, are gathered in a garden setting with houses in the background. Some are holding a baby, others are interacting and smiling. There are plants with large leaves and flowers nearby and beans scattered on the ground. The people are casually dressed, some barefoot, and one person wears a hat.

Place-based capital is an investment approach that channels financial, social, and environmental resources into a specific location to support long-term community wellbeing.

In the CIRCLE context of building sustainable, intergenerational communities, it means investing in housing, infrastructure, and shared equity models that are rooted in the unique needs, values, and ecology of a place.

This approach fosters deep connection between people and their environment, encourages local ownership, and ensures that the benefits of development - economic, social, and environmental -are shared across generations.

Together, we’re building more than homes, we’re building futures.

Your Path to Impact

Aerial view of the Tākaka Cohousing neighborhood with modern houses, green lawns, and curved pathways.
  • Create your investor profile and unlock access to exclusive opportunities.

    Joining the investor portal is your first step toward meaningful, regenerative investment. Here, you’ll find all the information and tools you need to get started - plus a direct line into a growing movement of values-aligned changemakers.

  • Explore our range of funds to match your values, appetite, and desired outcomes.

    Whether you’re drawn to early-stage innovation, long-term land investment, or housing equity, there’s a fund that aligns with your vision. Each fund is designed to balance risk and reward while staying rooted in CIRCLE’s commitment to people, place, and planet.

  • Choose a real-world project to co-create community and legacy.

    Your capital goes directly into tangible developments - thriving, intergenerational neighbourhoods that prioritise connection, affordability, and wellbeing. Be part of turning blueprints into homes and ideas into futures.

  • See your investment make lasting impact for generations to come.

    This is more than finance - it’s legacy. As homes are built and lives are changed, your investment keeps working, returning value across financial, social, and environmental dimensions. It’s how we build futures worth living in - together.

What kind of Investor are you?

At CIRCLE, we believe investment should do more than generate returns - it should help shape a better future. That’s why we offer a suite of funds tailored to different investor appetites and impact goals. Whether you’re driven by bold early-stage vision, long-term land stewardship, or social equity outcomes, there’s a place for you in the circle.

  • Back bold ideas before they break ground.

    The Seed Fund is for visionary investors who believe in the power of early momentum, the Seed Fund fuels feasibility studies and concept development - turning potential into progress.

    It’s a short-term, high-risk opportunity with the highest potential returns, designed for those who want to be at the forefront of transformative change.

  • Secure land. Seed legacy.

    The Land Fund is for investors who want stability with purpose, the Land Fund offers a tangible, medium-risk opportunity to invest in one of the most enduring assets - land. Your capital helps secure sites where thriving, intergenerational communities can take root, creating long-term value for both people and place.

  • Open the door to ownership - and to impact.

    The Home Fund is for those who believe everyone deserves a fair path to home ownership. By investing in shared equity and community-based rental homes, you’re making housing more accessible while generating steady, long-term returns.

    It’s a forward-thinking fund designed to grow both financial and social equity.

Each fund offers a different balance of risk and return but all are grounded in a commitment of regeneration, connection, and long-term impact.