InterVest

InterVest Capital Partners is a New York-based alternative investment manager specializing in specialty finance and real estate, with a focus on multifamily properties and Sharia-compliant products. The firm manages approximately $10 billion in assets and has over $17 billion in committed capital, primarily from Middle East investors for deployment across North American and European markets. In 2024, InterVest secured more than $1 billion in commitments, operating with 41 employees as a 100% employee-owned company. Key personnel include CEO Michael Gontar, Managing Director Ari Rosenberg, and Senior Vice Presidents Robert Rothschild and Alex Chediak. Originating in 1999 as Wafra's structured finance division, the entity later spun off and rebranded to InterVest Capital Partners following an employee buyout. Its business model centers on raises capital primarily from Middle East investors, especially Gulf countries, to deploy into specialty finance and real estate investments, 100% employee-owned.