Why Equivest
We Protect Capital First.
Then We Grow It.
What We Do
Equivest originates and manages structured development investments across Ontario. Every deal follows the same disciplined framework: conservative analysis, milestone-based funding, and active oversight.
- Ontario-focused development equity in supply-constrained markets
- Capital structured and released in stages tied to verified progress
- Principals invest alongside every partner. Incentives aligned by design
IN PLAIN ENGLISH
“If the downside doesn’t hold up, we don’t do the deal.”
Every investment is modelled as if the economy worsens.
Only deals that survive stress testing move forward.
Conservative Analysis
If the downside breaks the deal, we walk away
Higher rates, lower rents, slower absorption scenarios modelled
Every deal stress-tested against recession assumptions
Milestone-Based Funding
Capital released in stages tied to verified milestones
Foundation → structure → envelope → fit-out
No lump sums, no blind draws
Active Oversight
Monthly budget-vs-actual tracking on every project
Risk registers updated every 30 days
Forecast-to-complete reviewed at each reporting period
How We Manage Risk
Before we invest
- Stress-test every deal under adverse economic conditions
- Source exclusively from proven Ontario operators. No broker-driven deals
- Require independent diligence: legal, environmental, cost consulting
During execution
- Release capital only at verified construction milestones
- Track budget-vs-actual monthly with variance commentary
- Maintain active risk registers with mitigation plans
Ongoing reporting
- Monthly reporting packs to all investors
- Quarterly portfolio reviews with the investment committee
- Annual audited financials and investor tax packages
