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Toby Wilde Named Finalist for the Randal Foundation Award at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2026
Toby Wilde has been shortlisted for the Randal Foundation Award (London) at the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, recognising his work building Oparo Social's technology-led approach to financing supported and affordable housing.
Six Nominations. One Win. A Decade of Reinventing Housing.
Recognised across six categories at the Property Week Tech Innovation Awards 2025 — and winning FinTech Solution of the Year — Toby Wilde reflects on a decade spent building an integrated model that combines capital, technology and housing.
Oparo Highly Commended at the Property Week ESG Edge Awards 2025
Oparo was Highly Commended in both ESG Developer of the Year and ESG Investor of the Year at the Property Week ESG Edge Awards 2025 — recognition of a career spent proving that social impact and investment performance belong together.
Oparo Finalists at Property Innovation Awards 2025 in 6 Categories
Oparo and Toby Wilde recognised across multiple categories at the Property Week Innovation Awards 2025, marking a milestone moment in our mission to redefine how technology, data, and purpose-driven investment shape the future of real estate.
LifeProven Podcast: Toby Wilde on Scaling Supported Housing
In the latest LifeProven Podcast, Toby Wilde joins host Adam Hinds to discuss how data-led investment is transforming supported housing in the UK. LifeProven is a premium B2B podcast platform connecting thought leaders and innovators with institutional clients and investors.
Wilde to Speak at UK Construction Week Conference
Join Toby Wilde, Founder of Oparo Ltd, at UK Construction Week 2025 for a panel on "Driving Efficiency & Affordability: The Role of Technology in Constructing Homes." The session will explore how technology, digital tools, and innovative construction methods are transforming the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective homes.
Finalist Hat-Trick for Oparo at the 2025 Property Week RESI Awards
Oparo has achieved a finalist hat-trick at the 2025 Property Week RESI Awards, earning nominations for Specialist Developer of the Year, Outstanding Achievement in Affordable Housing, and Residential PropTech Innovation of the Year. Through its REACT and RAM platforms, Oparo blends PropTech innovation with social purpose.
Housing Affordability and the Role of Technology — Housing Innovation Show
Technology, Policy and Planning: Why the Housing Crisis Won't Be Solved by Innovation Alone. Joined Gary McLuskey (Greystar), Nick Towe (LoCaL Homes), and Rachel Witcherley (Homes England) to discuss how technology is reshaping Housing Affordability and Social Housing.
Oparo Wins UK Finance Awards Social Impact Investor of the Year 2024
Oparo has been named Social Impact Investor of the Year 2024 at the UK Financial Awards by SME News. This recognition marks more than a milestone — it reflects a belief we've held from the start that technology and empathy can coexist to create sustainable housing solutions.
Celebrating ESG Edge 2024: Recognition That Matters
Oparo Social was proud to be shortlisted for ESG Investor of the Year and Outstanding Achievement in ESG at the ESG Edge Awards 2024. Standing alongside some of the UK's leading real estate investors, the recognition highlights Oparo's commitment to combining technology, data, and purpose.
UK Housing Awards — Nomination
Oparo Social and its partner Xp Property has been shortlisted for the Best Supported Housing Landlord award at the UK Housing Awards 2024. This recognition reinforces our commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable housing solutions that empower communities.
Oparo Recognised in Housing Technology Magazine's Best PropTechs of 2024/2025
Oparo, the first algorithm-driven real estate investment company, is proud to announce its inclusion in Housing Technology magazine's esteemed annual round-up of the best PropTech companies and IT start-ups for 2024/2025.
Navigating the Complex World of Supported Housing: The RODCAST
In the intricate realm of supported housing, where social responsibility intersects with real estate management, challenges abound. A candid conversation delving into the moral, financial, and operational struggles inherent in the sector.
Disrupting the Real Estate Space: How Oparo Social is Part of a Winning Ecosystem
The UK property market is a dynamic and often challenging space, but companies like XP Property are showing the industry how innovation and expertise can lead to exceptional growth.
How Oparo Social is Revolutionizing Social Housing with Industry Titans
Recently featured in The Independent, business partners Ben Richards and Jack Jiggens have been making waves in the UK property market with their firm, XP Property. At Oparo Social, we are proud to be part of this ecosystem.
Oparo Social Featured in Blue Bricks Magazine
Oparo Social featured in Blue Bricks Magazine, highlighting our approach to data-driven social housing investment.
Oparo Social Win Social Housing Investor of the Year!
Oparo Social named "Social Housing Investor of the Year" at the prestigious HMO Awards. This esteemed accolade celebrates Oparo Social's exemplary contributions to the social housing sector.
Partners in Property London Birthday
A very special May event as PIP London turns 5. The team over at The Dickins Inn, St Catherine's Dock put together their very special 5th birthday event with an amazing line-up.
Oparo Social Nominated for Best Social Housing Investor
Oparo Social nominated as finalists for the 'Progressive Social Housing Investor' at The HMO Awards 23/24.
The Big Social Housing Debate
Partners in Property brings The Big Social Housing Debate — some of the most experienced people in the Social Housing sector, in one place, at one time, to answer all your questions.
Using Institutional Finance in Supported Living
In this episode of The Supported Living Property Podcast, Toby Wilde explains how he is working with institutional lenders to develop supported and social housing, sharing practical advice for property investors.
Oparo Social Nominated for Impact Investor Award
Oparo Social nominated for the Best Progressive Social Housing Investor at the HMO awards 2022. Fantastic recognition for the entire Oparo Social team.
Top 101 London Real Estate Investment Startups & Companies
Estate Innovators list of Top Real Estate Investment Companies in London featuring PropTech investment company the Oparo Group.
Social Impact Panel PIP Live 2022
Proud to have taken part in the Partners in Property Live Conference 2022 in Solihull. Covered the Social and Supported Housing space, dealing with local authorities and housing associations, and growing a portfolio sustainably.
Competitive Dealmaking in UK Property — Will Mallard Interviews Toby Wilde and Jay Howard
How do you get deals put together when there is competition? Panel conversation with active operators each with decades of property deal experiences.
Will Mallard — My Property World Conversations Podcast
How does a property investment house and a property tech business get started? What's really the difference between West London and rest of the country?
Toby Wilde Joins The Board of Family Owned Business
Toby Wilde joins the Board of Family Construction, Property Development and Investment business.
Oparo Group Q2 Round Up
2 New Transactions. 119 Units In Legals or Under Construction. £120m to Deploy in The Right Deals. £300m of Assets Flagged by Our Algorithm.
Property Data Panel, The Property Investor Show 2021
The video from the 2021 PropTech and Property Data panel at The Property Investor Show at the Excel featuring PropTech founder Toby Wilde.
Prepare for Heated Debates at This Year's Property Investor Show
PropTech Founders Panel Debate at The Property Investor Show.
Trading Suspended with Reverse Takeover by Sprift in Works
The London Stock Exchange has suspended trading in Immedia Group plc from AIM with the announcement of an agreement for the reverse takeover of Immedia by Sprift Technologies Limited.
Property People Podcast with Saam Lowni
Meet Toby Wilde, Founder of PropTech firm Oparo, believed to be the first REACT Investment house in the UK. Toby comes from a third-generation family business focused on property development and construction.
Oparo Group Q1 Roundup
5 Transactions Completed Totalling 33 Units. 8 Assets in Legals Totalling 39 units. 2 Refurbishments Completed. In-House Algorithm & Appraisal system progress.
Property Sisters 2021 Property Predictions Interview with Toby Wilde
PropTech has become a real buzzword in the property investment and development industry. Toby Wilde has a vision for the future which is unique in the industry.
Oparo Progress: Q4 2020
14 Units Acquired. 94 Unit Pipeline in Legals. 2 Construction Projects Started. Capital Under Advisory Increased to £122m. 1 Loan Completed.
Global Family Office Summit 2020 — Toby Wilde as Panelist
Panel topic: next-generation Family Office leaders — are NextGens simply custodians of legacy and capital, or entrepreneurs to modernise and grow wealth?
Building A New World: How PropTech Can Help Post Covid
Bridging & Commercial Magazine August/September Edition. Invited to contribute to the article Building For A New World.
PropTech Myths — The Return Podcast with Anna Harper
Discussed the common myths around how and whether PropTechs can solve housing market problems. A controversial episode with ADHD in full flow.
Focus On Why Podcast — Evolution of Data with Toby Wilde
Toby Wilde shares why he works at the intersection of real estate and technology, and the vision behind OPARO, a REACT firm which is algorithm-based, people-driven and has real estate investment at its heart.
REACT Private Equity Firm Raises £73m
Oparo, a real estate and computer technology (REACT) private equity firm, has announced its inaugural raise. Oparo's proprietary technology flags financially stressed and distressed assets using big data and machine learning.
PropTech Firm Oparo Raises £73m — Property Industry Eye
Property and computer tech investor Oparo has raised £73m in its inaugural fund raising.
PropTech Firm Oparo Raises £73m — The Times
Real estate & computer technology investment company announces its inaugural raise.
PropTech 2020: The Dawn of REACT Funds
By Toby Wilde and Alexander Shepherd of OPARO. As we enter a new decade the smoke signals for U.K. Real Estate look positive, as the industry maintains a transition towards professionalisation and institutionalisation.
Featured in the Oxford University PropTech Report
Fantastic research paper by Professor Andrew Baum of Oxford University on the future of PropTech, a follow up to his paper PropTech 3.0.
The Return Podcast — Anna Harper Interview
Discussed how property investors can use data and algorithms to drive better decisions, identify more profitable opportunities, safeguard against risk and drive efficiency.
Where Next for PropTech?
It is broadly recognised that PropTech is in its third phase. "PropTech" is evidently going through a renaissance and is becoming a highly desirable investment opportunity for both Venture Capitalists and Angels.
What Are Housing Policies of Tory Leadership Candidates?
Analysis of housing policies from the Tory leadership candidates.
How Technology is Changing Homebuying
Exploring the impact of technology on the homebuying process.
Agent Provocateur: Has the Time Come to Rethink Home Information Packs?
Examining whether the time has come to reconsider Home Information Packs and their role in the property market.
PropTech Today: Can Agents Improve Fall-Through Rates with Innovation?
Exploring how estate agents can leverage PropTech innovation to reduce fall-through rates.
PropTech Today: 14 Industry Leaders Give Their 2018 Predictions
Industry leaders share their predictions for the PropTech sector.
Will GDPR Contribute to More Agents Dying Out?
We live in exciting times; our world is more dynamic and inventive than it has been in well over 100 years. Technology has the potential to allow the industry to thrive, but turbulent times accompany exciting ones.