Hi there, we are Caryn & Antoine.

HERE'S A BIT ABOUT US...

In our search for hands-off property investments, we noticed a common issue. Most property investors & developers don't understand what investors want or struggle to communicate clearly. Which leads to missed opportunities and stalled growth.

That’s where we come in!

With over 20 years’ experience working in financial institutions that raise and invest serious sums of money, we know what makes investors say yes.

We're passionate about helping property investors & developers – just like you – learn how to confidently attract and secure the investor finance you need to make your projects happen.

Our story

Caryn Yuen

Former barrister, solicitor & FCA compliance specialist

I spent over a decade working in large financial institutions – including a private equity firm, a global asset manager, and a fund of funds.

In 2014, a Facebook ad for property training caught my eye. After completing my first project, I realised that while I loved property, being hands-on wasn't for me. That's when I shifted to being a hands-off investor.

By 2017, I had left the corporate world to work directly with a property developer, property investment fund, and a property crowdfunding platform. My role included reviewing investor packs, communicating with investors, and managing the delivery of property projects.

Having seen the property world from all sides – as an investor, a developer, and a crowdfunding platform consultant – I bring a unique perspective to The Investables™. My focus is on giving property investors and developers the tools and guidance to approach investors the right way and secure the funding they need to move their projects forward.

Antoine Dufresne

Former investment banker

For over 11 years, I worked in investment banking in Paris, New York and London, dealing with a variety of clients, including the Bank of England.

In 2019, drawn by the potential rewards of investing in property, I left banking to focus on hands-off property investing. I quickly noticed a big gap between what investors wanted and what was being offered.

My years in banking gave me a deep understanding of how investors think – what they need to see and hear before they'll even consider investing.

In 2023, I joined the project committee of a property crowdfunding platform, reviewing proposals from developers seeking to raise finance. This gave me further insight into what platforms and their investors look for in a deal.

Today, I share that knowledge with property investors and developers through The Investables™, helping them raise the investor finance they need with confidence.

OUR FCA COMPLIANCE EXPERIENCE...

Caryn was an FCA compliance specialist for 11+ years. She built her career around understanding the complexities of financial regulation.

Antoine worked at an FCA-authorised entity for 10+ years and was an FCA-approved person for 5+ years. He had to learn certain FCA rules to maintain his FCA approval.

We have spent – and continue to spend – a lot of time reading through the FCA handbook as well as the financial regulation to understand the rules.

This puts us in a unique position to guide property investors & developers on how to raise investor finance whilst staying compliant with financial regulations.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY:

LET'S ANSWER SOME

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I hire you both to create my investor pack?

Sorry, as much as we would love to help you, we do not offer a "done for you" service. The best place to get our guidance and support is inside our membership community, The Investables™, where our course Investor Packs Made Easy – which includes Canva investor pack templates – will help you create an investor pack that gets you all the money you need.

Can you be a consultant or non-executive director for my company?

We have some capacity to provide ongoing support to property businesses. Please reach out to us via our contact page with some info about what you have in mind and we will get back to you.

Can I interview you for my podcast?

We are always open to invitations to talk about all things fundraising, and will happily consider any interview requests. Simply send us a message via our contact page with some info about your podcast/blog/magazine etc, and we will get back to you.

Will you speak at my event or summit?

We would be happy to discuss the opportunity to be involved in your event or summit. Please reach out to us via our contact page with info about your event/summit and we will get back to you.