Decades of building. Since 1984.
For more than 40 years, Capital Group has grown from a family-led residential builder in Montreal into a diversified real estate platform delivering complex public and private sector projects across North America. Our history is more than a timeline — it's a record of innovation, partnerships, and the relentless commitment to deliver what we promise.
From our first triplexes in Quebec to award-winning historic renovations across the United States, to today's $220 million Water District in Fort Lauderdale, every chapter has been built on the same belief: complex projects deserve disciplined partners.
A Humble Beginning
Mario Caprini's first houses are built in partnership with his father Gino in Montreal, Canada — guided by Gino's decades of construction knowledge and a deep family pride in the work.
Capital Group Is Founded
Capital Group opens its first office in Montreal, formalizing the family business as a development company.
Grand Parc — First P3 Partnership
Capital Group's first public-private partnership. Designed for the City of Montreal's "Operation 20,000 Homes" affordable housing program. The innovative triplex design drove over 50% pre-sales before the official opening.
Boisé Du Parc — Entrepreneur Of The Year
Capital Group's first major independent project. The success leads Mario to be named Entrepreneur of the Year in Montreal in 1989/1990.
Grand Parc II
Following the success of Grand Parc, Capital Group's second public-private partnership with the City of Montreal.
Domaine Perras
A public-private condominium project in Montreal, continuing Capital Group's track record in P3 residential development.
Industrial Land Development — Montreal Est
Capital Group develops approximately 1 million square feet of industrial land in Montreal Est. The site later anchors the Centre Industriel Montreal Est (CIME Tech), with FedEx among the major tenants establishing operations on the property.
CIME Tech — Industrial At Scale
Centre Industriel Montreal Est: a 5 million square foot, $100 million Class A industrial park creating 1,000 jobs in the Montreal region.
Cité Jardin Fonteneau — Best Demonstration Project In Canada
A new approach to affordable housing: hidden garages covered by back patios, giving residents private outdoor space without sacrificing density. Awarded Best Demonstration Project in Canada, with formal recognition from the Mayor of Montreal.
Jardin De La Rive — Riverfront Redevelopment
Riverfront re-development on a complicated site with difficult soil conditions in Montreal Nord. Mario is named a finalist for Young Entrepreneur of the Year in Montreal.
Bois Franc — A Canadair Airport Becomes A Town Center
Capital Group is selected by Bombardier Real Estate as lead developer and provider of the hidden-garage concept for the transformation of the old Canadair airport into the Bois Franc town center in St-Laurent.
Jardins Des Manoirs — First Smart Home Development
The first smart home development in Montreal, built in Pierrefonds.
Downtown Montreal Aerial Rights
Architect of the deal structure to purchase aerial rights over a Montreal metro station, enabling redevelopment of a major federal construction project. Completed alongside Mario’s mentor, Michal Hornstein.
Place Renaissance — First U.S. Project
Capital Group’s first project in the United States, in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Awarded Best Office Development in Northeast Ohio by NAIOP.
Riverside Gardens — Berea, Ohio
Citizens of Berea had never had access to or a clear view of their riverfront downtown. Capital Group created Riverside Gardens — a landmark clocktower, pedestrian bridges, residential terraces with river views, and connections from Main Street to the historic merchants — invigorating the town center.
Arthur Andersen Office — Wilmington, Delaware
Site identification and repositioning of the vacant historic Wanamaker department store into 193,000 sf of Class A office space for Arthur Andersen.
Chargrin Corporate Center — Shaker Heights
Restoration of a property that had been abandoned and boarded up for years. Finalist for NAIOP Renovation Project of the Year.
TMW Headquarters — Beachwood, Ohio
Restoration of an abandoned office building into the new TMW Headquarters. Finalist for NAIOP Renovation Project of the Year.
Westerman Corporate Center — Northfield Center, Ohio
An abandoned U.S. Post Office is reborn as the Westerman Corporate Center.
Medical Office — Shaker Heights
Medical office development in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
Cleveland Historic Renovations & New Market Tax Credits
A series of historic renovations across downtown Cleveland, leveraging New Market Tax Credits to bring vacant landmarks back to life as office and mixed-use space.
Medina Gardens on the Lake
Lakeside residential development in Medina, Ohio.
Medina Industrial Complex
Industrial complex development in Medina, Ohio.
Briar — East 71st Industrial
Industrial site development on East 71st Street.
Parma Retail Repositioning
Retail center repositioning in Parma, Ohio.
421 7th Avenue, Pittsburgh — Historic Renovation
Historic renovation at 421 7th Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh, leveraging New Market Tax Credits.
Working the Downturn — Short Sales and Distressed Asset Acquisition
Through the financial crisis years, Mario worked short sales with brokers and acquired assets from financial institutions, repositioning them and reselling to investors.
Repositioning Assets Out of Foreclosure
Capital Group sharpens its Florida strategy: take over vacant, foreclosed residential assets and reposition them into market-leading homes. The model gets its first showcase in Boca Raton, where two vacant homes are rebuilt in collaboration with Eco Building Armor — pioneering MGO Structural Insulated Panel construction for affordable luxury homes.
The Modernista — Best Affordable Home In The USA
The Modernista model is awarded Best Residential Home in the USA by the Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA), recognizing the innovation in MGO SIP panel construction.
Two Prism Gold Awards
The Gold Coast Builders Association honors Capital Group with two Prism Gold Awards: Best Energy Efficient Home (1,000–2,500 sf) and Best Innovative Green Design — Materials & Resources.
A Florida Home Base
Capital Group establishes its new corporate headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida — anchoring the next chapter of the business in the U.S. Southeast.
ISHOF Proposal with Hensel Phelps
Capital Group partners with Hensel Phelps to submit the proposal for the redevelopment of the International Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale — laying the groundwork for what will become the Water District.
Deerfield Beach Project Submittal
Capital Group submits its mixed-use development plan to the City of Deerfield Beach — a downtown destination project supported by the partnership with Premier Community Investment Group. [ Year to be confirmed by Mario. ]
ISHOF Approval and Financial Closing with the City of Fort Lauderdale
The City of Fort Lauderdale approves Capital Group Ventures' redevelopment of the International Swimming Hall of Fame — a $220 million waterfront destination anchored by two iconic buildings designed by Arquitectonica. The masterplan delivers the rebuilt ISHOF museum, a covered teaching pool integrated within the aquatic facility, a beachfront welcome center with the playful 'SWIM' and 'DIVE' facade graphics, and a roof-top restaurant overlooking the Intracoastal and the Atlantic.
Premier Community Investment Group Partnership
Capital Group enters a strategic partnership with Premier Community Investment Group (PCIG), a Boca Raton-based investment vehicle that delivers fully-integrated financial solutions for community-scale real estate developments. The alliance unlocks 100% project funding for Capital Group's public and private partners — anchoring the financing backbone behind the Water District in Fort Lauderdale and the Deerfield Beach mixed-use development. Visit premiercommunityinvestmentgroup.com →
The Water District — Rebrand Launch
Capital Group Ventures rebrands the International Swimming Hall of Fame project as The Water District — a $220 million waterfront destination in Fort Lauderdale. The new identity reframes the project around its full vision: an aquatic facility, museum, marine aquarium, rooftop dining, marina, and public promenade — anchored by Olympic-grade swimming and diving at its core.
