Forum Asset Management

Forum Asset Management is an investment firm based in Canada.  They focus on investments in real estate, private equity, and infrastructure. The company also manages assets for institutional investors and wealthy individuals.  
 History 
Forum Asset Management was established in 1996 and is located in Toronto, Canada. Forum was founded by Richard Abboud, who serves as the company's CEO. In 2024, he received the title of CEO of the Year from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.  The firm emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and making a positive impact on communities. Forum manages both residential and commercial properties, with assets valued at over $1.7 billion. This includes a self-storage fund called "Make Space Storage", which is valued at $200 million and was acquired in January 2024. 

In July 2022, Forum helped with a second round of growth equity investment in Broadlinc, a digital media company based in the United States. In 2023, the firm donated $125,000 to the Lang School of Business at the University of Guelph. This donation was intended to support education related to the real estate industry. 

In February 2024, Forum bought two head office buildings belonging to NB Power, located in downtown Fredericton.

Over time, the company has developed a portfolio that spans multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments across North America. Forum has been involved in both direct property ownership and growth equity investments in real estate-related firms, reflecting its dual focus on asset management and strategic investment.PATRIZIA SE (2023). PATRIZIA SE 2022 Annual Report. Retrieved from the PATRIZIA website (PDF).

 Other Projects 
Forum Asset Management participated in various significant projects, including the establishment of private credit fund in collaboration with TSCG. They also development of a self-storage platform that emphasizes adaptive reuse. 

They have also acquired Alignvest Student Housing REIT in a deal valued at $700 million. This transaction is noted as one of the largest in the Canadian student housing market. The firm is recognised for its involvement in the real estate industry, particularly in the area of student housing. 

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Category:Companies of Canada
Category:Management