Knightstone Capital Management

Overview

Knightstone Capital Management is a Toronto-based real estate development company specializing in the development and ongoing management of a diverse portfolio of investment properties. Founded in 2001, the company has built and managed over $1.5 billion in academic, hospitality, commercial, and residential developments. Knightstone is Canada's leading developer of purpose-built academic assets, partnering with leading Canadian institutions to create customized real estate solutions for on and off-campus student housing. The company owns and manages a portfolio of mixed-use academic developments comprising over 3,100 beds within 2 million square feet, with another 2,000 beds currently under development. Their current institutional partners include the University of Toronto, McMaster University, and Centennial College. Knightstone incorporates innovative design principles to craft a new vision for student housing, focusing on building unique spaces that empower students to grow personally and academically in a comfortable and supportive environment. Their goal is to have a positive impact on the student experience by creating spaces where students can live, learn, and connect. In 2020, Knightstone Capital Management formed the Knightstone Hotel Group with a mandate to acquire and own hotels in strong hospitality markets with distinct locational advantages and strong brand identities. Working with best-in-class brands and management companies, Knightstone works to optimize each property by providing exceptional spaces and service offerings that enhance the guest experience. The executive team brings extensive experience in the hospitality industry across Canada and the United States. Knightstone takes a hands-on approach to building condos, customizing each development's design to suit the physical and cultural landscape in which the project exists. They believe in the neighborhoods in which they invest and build, taking pride in shaping the evolving character of those neighborhoods. The company has developed over 1 million square feet of retail throughout southern Ontario, selecting well-trafficked locations and attracting best-in-class national tenants with strong covenants while internally managing these properties to ensure a high-quality experience for tenants and consumers.

Investment Focus

• High-quality, scalable businesses with potential for long-term capital appreciation
• Properties in strong hospitality markets with distinct locational advantages
• Developments that positively impact student experience and community engagement

Portfolio Companies