Preserving Capital.
Architecting Legacy.

A private family investment office managing multi-generational real estate and operational business assets across North America.

Established: Family Office
Mandate: Real Estate, Private Lending & Operating Businesses
Geography: Canada & United States
Horizon: Multi-Generational

Executive Leadership

Vimal Bhatia & Nitin Bhatia

Founded by Vimal and Nitin Bhatia, Bhatia Investment Group is a consolidation of the assets owned by Vimal and Nitin, and it stewards a diversified portfolio of real estate, private lending and operational businesses across Canada and the United States. Our approach pairs long-term capital with disciplined underwriting and active operational oversight.

Vimal Bhatia FCPA, FCMA

FOUNDER

With over five decades of experience in professional services as a CPA in Alberta, Vimal gained an immense amount of knowledge in responsible financial management of commercial enterprises. His first commercial real estate acquisition dates back to the early 90's and he continued to grow the asset base. Vimal continues to provide strategic vision to the enterprise. His focus on long-term value creation has shaped our Canadian real estate portfolio from rural hospitality hubs to urban mixed-use developments with an emphasis on hospitality, commercial retail and office. Vimal is currently involved in day-to-day property management and overseeing the financials of the enterprise.

Nitin Bhatia, K.C. BComm, LLB

PRINCIPAL, CEO

Nitin oversees the operational portfolio and investment strategy. As a practicing Canadian lawyer, and the founder and manager of a regional law firm in Alberta, Canada (SB-LLP.com) Nitin has been involved in operational business scaling, and he brings that same set of skills to our enterprise. As CEO, Nitin manages the deployment of capital and and greenlighting acquisitions and dispositions. Under Nitin's tenure, the Bhatia Investment Group has expanded its commercial real estate holdings and created new lines of business. As of July 2026, we have successfully placed over $50M in private lending investments throughout Western Canada and are actively seeking opportunities to lend capital.

Strategic Deployments

Delton Center

EDMONTON, ALBERTA • COMMERCIAL PLAZA

14,000 square foot commercial plaza housing a mixed group of retail based tenants. Approx. Value $4.25M

Forest Heights Plaza

EDMONTON, ALBERTA • COMMERCIAL PLAZA

18,000 square foot commercial plaza housing a mixed group of retail and medical based tenants. Approx. Value $6M

Gateway Village

EDMONTON, ALBERTA • COMMERCIAL PLAZA

Over 40,000 square feet of tenanted condominium units, accounting for nearly 70% of the entire building. Approx. Value $16M

Fir St. Sherwood Bowl

SHERWOOD PARK, ALBERTA • F/S BUILDING

Freestanding 13,000 square foot building housing a Bowling Alley and retail tenancies. Approx Value $4M

Argyll Plaza

EDMONTON, ALBERTA • COMMERCIAL PLAZA

Multifaceted commercial plaza consisting of hotel, ice hockey rink, nightclub, mixed retail tenancies Successful divestiture from asset.

Former Ramada Hotel

WHITECOURT, ALBERTA • HOTEL

72 Room Hotel Successful divestiture from asset.

Mill Creek Plaza

EDMONTON, ALBERTA • COMMERCIAL PLAZA

Over 100,000 square feet multitenant commercial retail plaza. Successful divestiture from asset.

Strathcona Office Park

EDMONTON, ALBERTA • COMMERCIAL UNITS

12,000 square foot office building, occupied by professional services firm. Successful divestiture from asset.

Maxworth Plaza

EDMONTON, ALBERTA • COMMERCIAL PLAZA

28,000 square foot two storey commercial retail and office building in the downtown corridor. Occupied by unique tenant mix including Not For Profit. Asset Value: $6.75M

West Edmonton Complex

EDMONTON, ALBERTA • 36 SUITE MULTIFAMILY COMPLEX

38 Unit Apartment Complex Successful divestiture from asset.

Windsor Complex

WINDSOR, ONTARIO • MULTIFAMILY CONDO COMPLEX

24 Unit Apartment Complex Successful divestiture from asset.

Clarence Ave

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN • LAND HOLDING

88 Acre Land Parcel Successful divestiture from asset.

Capital Deployment

Private Lending

Beyond direct ownership, we provide rapid, asset-backed private capital to acquire, reposition, and bridge commercial and multi-family real estate. Where traditional lenders look backward at trailing financials, we underwrite the intrinsic value of the asset and the strength of your stabilization plan — delivering flexible capital so you can take down the property, complete capital expenditures, and refinance on your own terms.

Multi-Family Acquisitions & Value-Add

Capital to acquire underperforming apartment buildings, complete renovations, and reposition rents to market — funding both the purchase and the capital expenditures required to drive appreciation.

CMHC Bridge Financing

Long-term institutional rates are attractive, but approval can take four to six months. We bridge the acquisition so investors can secure the asset immediately while awaiting certification.

Construction Financing

Fast liquidity to facilitate construction when conventional lending is delayed on new home or commercial construction.

Vacant & Distressed Commercial

Funding for the purchase of vacant retail plazas or light industrial bays at a discount, allowing investors to execute a tenant lease-up strategy without institutional interference.

Loan Guidelines

Target LTV: Up to 75% of purchase price or market value; 70% CLTV for rehab and lease stabilization
Funding Structure: High percentage of acquisition or construction cost plus up to 100% of renovation budget, and can be released in draws
Payment Structure: Interest-only payments to minimize holding costs and preserve cash flow
Property Types: New construction, Land Holdings, Multi-family (5+ units), mixed-use, industrial, & retail plazas

Structural Advantages

Quick decision making
Short Term Loans Available
Relationship driven ongoing lender support
In house assistance to refinance and take-out placed financing

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Opportunities to Partner

We seek joint venture opportunities with seasoned operators and aligned capital partners who share our commitment to conservative growth and operational excellence. If you have an asset class or operating business that fits our North American mandate, we invite a conversation.