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Rooted in Alberta, Reaching Further
We're based in Edmonton, and while our ground-up development and philanthropic work stays close to home, our investment portfolio spans across North America.
Tekarra Capital was built on the idea that the best development or financing partner isn't just a source of money, it's someone who understands what you're building and believes in your long-term goals. We invest through strategic partnerships across real estate and private lending, creating long term value through thoughtful capital allocation.
The Principles That Guide Tekarra Capital
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Relationships Over Transactions
Some of our best deals aren't our first projects with a partner, they're our third or fourth. When we find partners who align with our commitment to integrity, execute well, and communicate honestly, we look for ways to keep working together.
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Disciplined Stewardship
We take a measured approach to every opportunity, guided by thoughtful analysis, sound judgment, and long-term stability. Our team believes disciplined decision-making is essential to preserving and growing value.
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Integrity at the Center
Integrity is the foundation of every relationship we build. We are committed to honesty, accountability, discretion, and professionalism in every decision we make and every partnership we build.
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Hands On When It Helps
Financing is often just the start of the relationship. Depending on the deal, we've taken board seats, provided ongoing strategic and financial guidance, and stayed engaged well past closing because our success is tied to that of our partners.
The Tekarra Team
The senior management team brings over ten decades of combined experience across public and private companies, investment banking, private wealth and portfolio management, accounting, private equity, real estate development, and loan structuring.

The firm’s founders began their careers at top-tier financial institutions in New York before returning to Alberta to launch Tekarra. That background shapes how we underwrite and structure every deal - with institutional rigor, but the flexibility and speed of a boutique firm.
Mathew Sawin
CFA
Director
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Allan Sawin
CPA, FCA
Chairman
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Johanna Josefsson
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Managing Partner
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Ben Milligan
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Director of Real Estate
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Colleen Bain
CPA, CA
Controller
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Chau Lau
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Accounting Administrator
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Vanessa Stack
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Executive Assistant
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Rachel Edwards
Associate & Philanthropy Co-Lead
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Sally Sawin
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Philanthropy Co-Lead
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Partner With Tekarra Capital
As Tekarra Capital continues to grow, we remain committed to building meaningful partnerships with businesses and institutions in the US and Canada, providing and deploying capital with purpose, and crafting lasting value. If you're exploring a strategic partnership, we welcome the opportunity to start the conversation.