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Joseph Rowntree Foundation
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Investment thesis
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is a UK social change organisation focused on tackling poverty, including research such as its cost of living tracker.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesEnergy ×2IoT ×2PropTech ×2
HQs:United Kingdom×2
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSwitchee provides smart thermostats, IoT sensors, and a data platform that gives social landlords real-time insight into home conditions to detect mould, reduce fuel poverty, and meet compliance obligations such as Awaab's Law.
EnergyIoTPropTech
Co-investorsOctopus VenturesContrarian VenturesAscension VenturesMustard Seed
Switchee provides smart thermostats, connected sensors and a data platform that give social landlords real-time insight into home conditions to detect mould, reduce fuel poverty, support decarbonisation and meet compliance obligations.
EnergyIoTPropTech
Tom RobinsinLeann Hearne(Interim Chief Executive Officer)inKate Roberts(Head of Customer Success)in
Co-investorsOctopus VenturesGreen Shores CapitalAscension VenturesContrarian VenturesMustard Seed
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Joseph Rowntree Foundation focus on?
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation focuses on Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Joseph Rowntree Foundation located?
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation is headquartered in York, GB.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelHow to talk about homes and immigration webinar
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Disability and Poverty in Northern Ireland webinar
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How tax reforms would make rent controls feasible to deliver webinar
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How people think about homes webinar
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UK Poverty 2026 launch webinar
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