A real estate portfolio of high-quality assets in a strategic growth phase

About Us

FONDS MOMENTUM 1
Fonds Momentum 1 is a flexible financing platform with privileged access to projects developed, built, and operated by Biophilia.
MISSION
To invest in residential rental real estate development, primarily through its Aera brand, a successful, sophisticated, and distinctive development product divided into 3 project categories to adapt to different clienteles and markets, all within a vision of sustainable development.
VISION
We build strong partnerships to develop ambitious and successful projects that benefit their communities. Our team of makers generates value by creating market-specific rental products, which are then developed, built, and managed by our organization.
OVER
$100 MILLION
already invested in our projects by partners committed to both development and long-term ownership of assets.

Approach

Fund Culture

Beyond capital, joining Fonds Momentum means becoming part of a select ecosystem. We cultivate a "club" culture and a community of Quebec entrepreneurs where relationships come first. Here, we build lasting partnerships rather than simple transactions. By investing with us, you join a business family that shares your values of success and your commitment to Quebec's economic vitality.

Qualification Criteria

Our strength lies in the rigorous selection of our partners. Our sponsors are seasoned entrepreneurs, chosen for their perfect alignment with our DNA: boldness, strategic vision, and pragmatism. This consistency among investors ensures decisive agility and a shared vision, where every member truly understands the challenges and opportunities on the ground.

Advantages

Being a sponsor offers invaluable intangible benefits: high-level networking and direct access to the expertise of major business families. This sense of belonging to an exclusive cohort places you at the heart of the action. More than an investment, it is privileged access to strategic exchanges and shared expertise in large-scale real estate development.

The Opportunity

Fonds Momentum 1 invites you to participate in residential housing projects planned, designed, and marketed by Groupe Biophilia, a real estate development, construction, and operations company.

These investment products are offered to experienced investors only. Our projects are located primarily in the Montreal suburbs.

Private and exclusive, Fonds Momentum 1 allows its investors to benefit from Groupe Biophilia's privileged position as developer, builder, and operator of its buildings.

CORPORATE

Ecosystem

Fonds Momentum 1 is supported by an ecosystem of specialized and complementary companies. This vertical integration ensures complete command of the value chain, guaranteeing rigorous execution and superior quality at every stage of a project.

Groupe Biophilia

Groupe Biophilia develops, builds, and operates meaningful living environments rooted in their communities and thoughtfully designed to transform the residential experience in Quebec.

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Aera

An award-winning brand, Aera brings together premium rental projects designed to offer a sophisticated residential experience that fosters connection between people and their environment.

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Consortium Impact

In partnership with Consortium Impact, a non-profit affordable housing organization, our Impact projects combine affordability, quality, and environmental responsibility to address the housing crisis.

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with Us

Interested in joining our investor cohort? Contact our team to explore partnership opportunities.

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BOARD OF

Directors

Our board of directors bring essential strategic depth to the success of our projects.
01
Dominic Rodier
Managing Partner and President
Founder of Gestion Rodier, a developer-builder with over 18 years of experience, Dominic has developed and managed a portfolio of over 10 projects totaling 1,000 units and $300M in value. He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and is a graduate of the École d'Entrepreneurship de Beauce. As senior partner and President, he supports the success of increasingly ambitious projects, with particular focus on pre-development, finance, and construction.
02
Elian Sanchez
Managing Partner
Founding partner of Agence SIX, the largest new-construction development and marketing agency in Quebec, Elian leads all marketing efforts. Since 2014, he has led the marketing of over 80 new developments and $2 billion in sales and leasing across the Montreal metropolitan area. His presence as senior partner ensures our mission is backed by one of the most recognized marketing specialists in the industry.
03
Éric Côté
Director, FM1 (Fonds Momentum 1)
Known for his consistent entrepreneurial profile and long-term vision, he brings to the advisory committee deep expertise in financial and operational strategy. As a lead partner, he plays an active role in the selection and value creation of fund assets while contributing to the strength of the co-investor network and major business families that support the growth of our brands.
04
Éric Foster
Director, FM1 (Fonds Momentum 1)
As an investor-partner and strategist in the development of mixed-use sites combining commercial and residential real estate, he contributes to the commercial dimension of our service offering. Integrating residential units into existing or planned commercial sites requires uncommon expertise — one that the Momentum 1 team is uniquely positioned to provide.
05
Nicolas Richard
Director, FM1 (Fonds Momentum 1)
A long-standing real estate investor and seasoned executive, Nicolas Richard sits on the board of directors of Fonds Momentum 1. With widely recognized expertise in Quebec's multi-residential sector, he brings a strategic vision focused on long-term asset ownership and operational optimization.