Vequity
Chicago, IL 11–50 employees 6 principals
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About Vequity
Vequity is a real estate operator headquartered in Chicago, IL. Vequity operates in Chicago, Illinois. Its investment focus is on Multifamily - Ground-up, Standalone Retail and Urban Office.
Vequity is a private commercial real estate development and investment enterprise headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by Principal Christopher Ilekis, the firm brings 12 years of operational history to the commercial real estate sector. The enterprise specializes in site acquisition, build-to-suit commercial development, asset repositioning, ground-up construction, and commercial leasing. Its core operational focus spans single-tenant retail locations, multi-tenant shopping centers, urban mixed-use properties, and custom expansion spaces designed for leading corporate brands. Operating across urban and suburban markets throughout Illinois—including Chicago, Naperville, Cicero, and Aurora—the organization has executed over $200 million in retail development projects in recent years. Its portfolio encompasses properties housing major national tenants such as Starbucks, 7-Eleven, and Lou Malnati's Pizzeria.
Principals at Vequity
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Vequity's project portfolio
3 projects on file · Retail (2), Mixed-Use (1)
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Markets and themes
Markets Vequity operates in
Investment themes at Vequity
Capabilities
- Brokerage
- Custom Homes
- Economic Development
- High-Rise
- Mixed Use
- Private Equity
- Public-private partnerships
- Site Development
- Urban infill
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Frequently asked questions about Vequity
- What does Vequity do?
- Vequity is a private commercial real estate development and investment enterprise headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
- Where is Vequity based?
- Vequity is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
- What markets does Vequity operate in?
- Vequity is active in Chicago, Illinois.
- How many employees does Vequity have?
- Vequity has 11–50 employees.