KV Capital

KV Capital is a Canadian private equity firm specializing in real estate and related sectors. Founded in 2006, the firm has approximately $650 million in assets under management and has funded over $1.8 billion in investments across various asset classes, including private operating businesses, real estate, and mortgages. The firm operates from offices in Edmonton, Calgary, and Toronto, serving clients across Canada.

KV Capital offers a comprehensive suite of capital solutions, including real estate debt, real estate equity, and private equity investments in real estate supply chain businesses. Their investment approach is rooted in values of efficiency, transparency, and rigor, treating capital as if it were their own. The firm focuses on providing fast, flexible, and reliable capital to the real estate industry, aiming to support developers, investors, and business owners in reshaping Western Canada's cities.

The firm's private equity division partners with manufacturing and distribution businesses that form the supply chain for Canada's real estate industry. KV Capital's investment strategy emphasizes a transparent and non-transactional approach, seeking exits that protect teams and respect businesses. The leadership team comprises experienced business owners and operators with deep understanding of the real estate landscape, including CEO Aleem Virani and President of Private Equity Jonathan Herman. Recent initiatives include the launch of the KV Building Products Access Fund LP, targeting annual returns of 14%-18% from its private equity portfolio, and the opening of a Toronto office to expand its national presence.