Brasswater is a privately held real estate investment, development, and operating platform founded by Ian Quint in 2015 and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The firm operates as a vertically integrated organization encompassing acquisitions, development, property management, construction, and leasing across industrial, retail, and office assets in Canada and the United States. Since inception, Brasswater has acquired and developed over 13 million square feet of property, averaging approximately 3 million square feet in acquisitions annually, establishing itself as one of the most active buyers of commercial real estate in Eastern Canada. The firm’s investment strategy emphasizes value-add opportunities, targeting assets with potential for repositioning or operational improvement. The firm employs a long-term hold strategy focused on creating value through disciplined acquisitions, strategic leasing, and hands-on operations. Its primary geographic footprint spans the Greater Montreal area and broader Quebec region, with expanding presence in Ontario's Greater Toronto Area, Michigan, and the northeastern United States including Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey. As of May 2026, Brasswater manages over $3 billion in assets under management across more than 100 properties totaling 12 million square feet, with an additional 15 million square feet of land held for future industrial development in Quebec.