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A Private Equity Approach To Real Estate Development
Vantage Developments is a Canadian real estate investment firm committed to the development of residential communities, with a focus on metropolitan areas in Ontario.
About Us
Vantage was founded on the belief that the culmination of small changes is the catalyst to innovation and impact. We question the status quo and sweat the details, directly managing each aspect of the development process, from land acquisition through to construction.
Our objective is to deliver the best quality and lifestyle in each market in which we build, through architecture, building design, suite layouts, and finish selection. We believe that our intense scrutiny on detail and bias to mitigating risk will result in superior outcomes for all stakeholders – buyers, residents, and our investors.
Disciplined Investing
As disciplined investors, we rigorously analyze the merits and risks of prospective land sites. We bias to conservatism, and apply a ‘never lose money’ mindset.
Value Creation
We serve our stakeholders - investors, purchasers, and residents - through our comprehensive understanding of data and trends, to provide homes that deliver lasting value.
History of Excellence
With 20 years experience, the Partners of Vantage have built residential development portfolios including 10,000 units representing $7.0 billion of value.
Our Team
Alan Leela
Co Founder & Partner
Alan is a seasoned real estate investor and finance executive with nearly 15 years of investing and development experience.
Alan is responsible for the oversight and management of all business areas at Vantage with a focus on corporate strategy,
land acquisitions, capital raising and investor relations. Prior to co-founding Vantage, Alan held senior positions at notable
development and real estate private equity firms. Alan spent 10 years at Tricon Residential leading the investment function for
the Canadian purpose-built rental platform, a business division he helped launch in 2014. Alan started his career in the investment
banking division of Credit Suisse, working in the Los Angeles and Toronto offices.
Alan holds an Honors Business Administration degree with Distinction from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.
Shamil Jiwani
Co Founder & Partner
Shamil is an entrepreneurially minded real estate executive with a passion for solving complex problems through innovation and collaboration.
Drawing on a decade of experience, Shamil is responsible for the oversight and management of all business areas at Vantage with a focus on
ensuring executional excellence across the project lifecycle from acquisition to project completion. Prior to co-founding Vantage, Shamil played
a pivotal role in launching Emblem Developments where during his tenure, the firm grew to over 3,600 units representing $3.5 billion in development value.
Shamil’s experience also includes working in the investment banking division of BMO Capital Markets.
Shamil holds an Honors Business Administration degree with Distinction from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.
Our Values
Tirelessly Pursue Improvement
Every decision and situation provides an opportunity to learn and improve.
Foster Lifetime Partnerships
We believe that the probability of success is highest when pursued alongside like minded individuals with complementary skill sets.
Make Informed Decisions
Gather information and synthesize data to quantify risk and pursue superior outcomes.
Humility is Timeless
We prioritize sound decision-making, with a mindset to optimizing outcomes for our stakeholders.
Integrity is Paramount
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity; trust is the foundation on which our business is built
Provide Value to Stakeholders
As stewards of capital and providers of housing, we find unique opportunities to balance the needs of our clients and deliver value to all stakeholders.
