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About Us

North Ridge is a Greater Toronto Area (GTA) focused commercial investment and real estate asset management company dedicated to the acquisition and repositioning of income‑producing and value‑add assets. Our firsthand experience to creating impactful and long-term value is proven by our diverse portfolio that includes office, flex office, industrial, medical office, and mixed-use properties.

Founded in 2018, we have evolved from land development to focus on income‑producing and value‑add commercial real estate. This evolution reflects a deliberate shift toward income‑supported strategies that manage risk while unlocking value through rezoning, redevelopment, and active asset management.

Today, we invest exclusively within the GTA, leveraging deep local market knowledge, planning expertise, and in‑house execution capabilities to deliver consistent risk‑adjusted returns.

Team

Our experienced and dedicated team offers over 40 years of combined professional expertise in real estate investment. Drawing on diverse backgrounds in real estate, capital markets, finance, development, and planning, we take a collaborative, hands-on approach to managing and enhancing our portfolio across every stage of the investment lifecycle.

Evan Dai

Founder & President

Chester Lew

Executive Vice President

Yilan Zhao

Executive Vice President

Kim Li

Senior Accounting Manager

Duerten Lindenbeck, RPA

Senior Property Manager

Yan Yan Santo

Senior Investment Associate

Elisha Fernandez

Accountant

Our Mission

We aspire to create sustainable, long-term investments by acquiring, repositioning, and enhancing commercial real estate assets throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

Investment Strategy

North Ridge’s investment strategy is built on three core pillars: positive cash flow, value-add opportunities, and conservative underwriting. By focusing on assets that provide stable income with meaningful upside potential, we seek to manage risk while creating long-term value and delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns.

Our three main pillars:

Positive Cash Flow
Value-Add Opportunity
Conservative Underwriting

Values

We are committed to fostering a working environment that is both inspiring and innovative, encouraging thoughtful solutions and a proactive approach to real estate investment. Through a value-add mindset and disciplined execution, we enhance asset performance, unlock opportunities, and create long-term value for its investors and partners.

Integrity
Diversity
Teamwork
Respect
Leadership
Innovation

Partners