GWL Realty Advisors

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Investor type

Founded

1993

AUM

$18 000 M

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

GWL Realty Advisors is a prominent real estate investment advisor based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1993. The firm specializes in providing comprehensive asset management, property management, and development services to pension funds and institutional clients. With a team of over 1,000 professionals, GWL Realty Advisors is committed to creating vibrant, sustainable communities and delivering high-quality spaces for tenants and residents.

The firm manages a diverse portfolio that includes residential, industrial, retail, and office properties. GWL Realty Advisors focuses on real estate investments across North America, offering services such as leasing strategies and custom business plans to optimize property value. The firm manages several funds, including the Canadian Real Estate Investment Fund No. 1 (CREIF) with $18 billion AUM, the London Life Real Estate Fund with $3.7 billion AUM, and the Canada Life Real Estate Fund with $5.6 billion AUM.

Notable investments by GWL Realty Advisors include Le Livmore in Montreal, a high-quality residential development. The firm is recognized for its efforts in sustainability and creating engaging communities, aligning with its mission to provide value through real estate investments.

Industry

Infrastructure Retail Real Estate Fintech Financial Services Business Services (B2B) Construction Industrial CleanTech

GWL Realty Advisors Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Canadian Real Estate Investment Fund No. 1 (CREIF)	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) Construction Financial Services Fintech Industrial Real Estate Retail Infrastructure	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$18000 M	July 1981
London Life Real Estate Fund	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Real Estate Retail Infrastructure CleanTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$3700 M	June 1998
Canada Life Real Estate Fund	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) Financial Services Fintech Real Estate Retail Infrastructure CleanTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$5600 M	November 2005

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Steven Marino, MBA Executive Vice President, Portfolio Management

Executive Vice President, Portfolio Management

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Jeff Fleming Executive Vice President, Investments & Development

Executive Vice President, Investments & Development

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FAQs about GWL Realty Advisors

Is GWL Realty Advisors a venture capital or private equity firm?

GWL Realty Advisors is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.

Where is GWL Realty Advisors located?

GWL Realty Advisors is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

When was GWL Realty Advisors founded?

GWL Realty Advisors was founded in 1993.

What sectors and industries does GWL Realty Advisors invest in?

GWL Realty Advisors invests in companies and startups in Infrastructure, Retail, Real Estate, Fintech, Financial Services, Business Services (B2B), Construction, Industrial, CleanTech.

What is GWL Realty Advisors geographical focus of investments?

GWL Realty Advisors invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does GWL Realty Advisors typically invest in?

GWL Realty Advisors invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of GWL Realty Advisors investment?

GWL Realty Advisors usually invests $50-100 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for GWL Realty Advisors?

GWL Realty Advisors has around $18 000m assets under management.

When was GWL Realty Advisors last fund created?

GWL Realty Advisors last fund was created/launched in 2005-11-10

What are the contacts of GWL Realty Advisors?

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