Michael Cooper
Founder at DREAM INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
Net worth: 86 M $ as of 2024-02-28
Profile
Michael J.
Cooper is an entrepreneur and businessperson who founded 7 companies, notably: Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust, Dream Global Real Estate Investment Trust and DREAM Asset Management Corp.
and who has been at the head of 7 different companies.
Currently, he is Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trust, President & Chief Executive Officer at Dream Office Management Corp., Co-President, Director & Chief Responsible Officer at DREAM Unlimited Corp., President & Chief Executive Officer for DREAM Asset Management Corp.
(which he founded in 1996) and President, Director & Chief Responsible Officer at Dundee Real Estate Asset Management (which he founded in 1994) (both are subsidiaries of DREAM Unlimited Corp.) and President & Secretary at Sweet Dream Corp.
Michael J.
Cooper is also President, Director & Chief Responsible Officer at Dundee Real Estate Asset Management (he founded the company in 1994) and Portfolio Manager at Dream Impact Trust (he founded the company in 2014) and on the board of 6 other companies.
In his past career Michael J.
Cooper was Portfolio Manager at Dynamic Real Estate Fund (he founded the company), Manager-Project Development at Lee Sammis Associates, Vice President-Marketing & Development at Twigg Holdings Ltd., President, CEO, CFO, Secretary & Director at Mezzotin Minerals, Inc., Director & Vice Chairman-Real Estate at Dundee Capital Markets, Inc., Vice President of Goodman & Co. LLP and Vice Chairman for Dream Global Real Estate Investment Trust.
Michael J.
Cooper received a graduate degree from the University of Western Ontario and an MBA from York University.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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2024-02-20 | 3,983,443 ( 9.83% ) | 62 M $ | 2024-02-28 | |
2023-04-13 | 1,219,602 ( 78.31% ) | 19 M $ | 2024-02-28 | |
2024-02-12 | 300,500 ( 0.11% ) | 3 M $ | 2024-02-28 | |
2024-02-21 | 202,586 ( 1.24% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-02-28 | |
2023-05-03 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2024-02-28 |
Michael Cooper active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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DREAM OFFICE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-02-21 |
DREAM INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | Founder | 2012-10-03 |
DREAM UNLIMITED CORP. | President | 2013-05-29 |
DREAM IMPACT TRUST | Founder | 2014-04-27 |
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-10-21 |
Dundee Real Estate Asset Management
Dundee Real Estate Asset Management Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of DREAM Unlimited Corp., Dundee Real Estate Asset Management provides real estate and asset management services. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company was founded in 1994 by Michael J. Cooper. | Founder | 1993-12-31 |
Sweet Dream Corp.
Sweet Dream Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Sweet Dream Corp. provides investment services. The private company is based in Brooklyn, NY. | President | - |
Dream Alternatives Trust
Dream Alternatives Trust Financial ConglomeratesFinance Dream Alternatives Trust provides investment services. | Director/Board Member | - |
Dream Alternatives Master GP, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Michael Cooper
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Training of Michael Cooper
York University | Masters Business Admin |
University of Western Ontario | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 11 |
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COPPER ROAD RESOURCES INC. | Non-Energy Minerals |
UNIVERSAL PROPTECH INC. | Technology Services |
ATRIUM MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORPORATION | Finance |
DREAM INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | Finance |
DREAM UNLIMITED CORP. | Finance |
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC. | Communications |
DUNDEE CORPORATION | Finance |
DUNDEE PRECIOUS METALS INC. | Non-Energy Minerals |
E-L FINANCIAL CORPORATION LIMITED | Finance |
DREAM OFFICE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | Finance |
DREAM IMPACT TRUST | Miscellaneous |
Private companies | 22 |
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United Corporations Ltd.
United Corporations Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous United Corporations Ltd. is a close-ended investment company. It intends to earn an above-average rate of return, through long-term capital appreciation, and dividend income. The firm's investment portfolio is managed by CAMIL, Harding Loevner, and Causeway. The company was founded in February 1929 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous |
DREAM Asset Management Corp.
DREAM Asset Management Corp. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Part of DREAM Unlimited Corp., DREAM Asset Management Corp. is a private company based in Toronto, Canada. Michael J. Cooper has been the CEOs since incorporation. The Canadian company was founded by Michael J. Cooper, Nathan Edward Goodman. | Consumer Durables |
Mezzotin Minerals, Inc.
Mezzotin Minerals, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Mezzotin Minerals, Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. Its exploration property includes Sabi Star located at Odzi Gold Belt, Zimbabwe. The company was founded on October 27, 2005 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
TransGlobe Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust
TransGlobe Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance TransGlobe Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust operates as an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust. The firm owns portfolio of apartments and town house properties located in urban centers in Alberta, Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The company was founded by Daniel Drimmer on April 8, 2010 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Finance |
Dundee Capital Markets, Inc.
Dundee Capital Markets, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Dundee Capital Markets, Inc. provided financing and advisory services. It focused on specific sectors namely, resources, comprising mining, energy, forestry, fertilizers and agriculture, real estate, and infrastructure. The company was founded in December 10, 2010 and was headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
Dream Global Real Estate Investment Trust
Dream Global Real Estate Investment Trust Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Dream Global Real Estate Investment Trust is an open-ended investment trust that engages in owning, investing, and managing commercial properties. The company was founded on April 21, 2011 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
Goodman & Co. LLP
Goodman & Co. LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Goodman & Co. LLP provides accounting services for individuals, small family-owned business, not-for-profit organizations, private and government organizations. The company was founded by M. Lu Goodman in 1932 and is headquartered in Norfolk, VA. | Commercial Services |
NAIOP, Inc.
NAIOP, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services NAIOP, Inc. operates as a commercial real estate development association for developers, owners, and investors of office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use real estate. It offers advocacy, educational programs, and business and networking opportunities. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA. | Commercial Services |
Dynamic Real Estate Fund | Miscellaneous |
Cancer Care Ontario
Cancer Care Ontario Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Cancer Care Ontario operates as an Ontario government’s principal cancer advisor. It engages in conducting clinical involvement, strategic planning, analytics and informatics, strong government and relationship programs. The company was founded in and is headquartered in | Health Services |
The Power Plant
The Power Plant Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Power Plant engages in presentation of contemporary art, artists and ideas through exhibitions, publications, talks, and events. It is a vital forum for the artistic culture of time. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Consumer Services |
Twigg Holdings Ltd. | |
Real Property Association of Canada
Real Property Association of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Real Property Association of Canada operates as an association for owners and managers of investment real estate. It offers RPIC program, training courses, and conferences. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Dream Office Management Corp.
Dream Office Management Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Dream Office Management Corp. provides real estate services. Its services include property management and leasing to properties owned by Dream Office REIT. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
Lee Sammis Associates | |
Lakefield Foundation | |
Dundee Real Estate Asset Management
Dundee Real Estate Asset Management Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of DREAM Unlimited Corp., Dundee Real Estate Asset Management provides real estate and asset management services. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company was founded in 1994 by Michael J. Cooper. | Finance |
Sweet Dream Corp.
Sweet Dream Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Sweet Dream Corp. provides investment services. The private company is based in Brooklyn, NY. | Finance |
Dream Alternatives Trust
Dream Alternatives Trust Financial ConglomeratesFinance Dream Alternatives Trust provides investment services. | Finance |
Dream Alternatives Master GP, Inc. | |
Alate Partners
Alate Partners Investment ManagersFinance Alate Partners engages in empowering entrepreneurs who are rethinking real estate. It focuses on innovative technology companies that enhance how commercial, residential, and industrial real estate is designed, built, and managed. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
Avrio Real Estate Credit
Avrio Real Estate Credit Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Avrio Real Estate Credit is a private company that provides financing for sustainable real estate developments. The company is based in Denver, CO. Avrio Real Estate Credit was founded by Michael J. Cooper, Vicky Schiff, and Brian Daniel Pauls. The company's goal is to reduce environmental, social, and governance risks for investors while still delivering strong returns. Vicky Schiff has been the CEO since incorporation. | Finance |