Our Team

David McIntyre

Founder/Principal

​David McIntyre is the Founder and Managing Principal of Vesta Equity, LLC. David founded Vesta in 2008 with a vision of capitalizing on the tight real estate credit markets during the financial downturn. David has acted as Principal of the overall fund as well as Head of the Investment/Credit Committee throughout the entire life of the fund. Under his leadership and oversight, Vesta has grown from a local, small balance investment vehicle to the multi-product, national provider it is today. David continues to take the lead on all approvals and strategies within the portfolio. He also handles lead origination’s for select international exposures. Prior to founding Vesta, Mr. McIntyre successfully started numerous national and international operations companies, primarily in the disaster recovery and construction industries. He continues to head these companies as acting CEO, both in the United States and abroad. David is presently a Licensed Florida General Contractor. David is based in Sarasota, FL but can often be found at his various headquarters throughout the United States and Christchurch, NZ.

Iwan Griffiths

Portfolio Manager

​Iwan Griffiths serves as Director of Investments and Finance, where he leads corporate finance, investment strategy, and portfolio growth. He is responsible for delivering financial visibility and driving sustainable value across the portfolio. With a law degree from the University of Wales, Swansea, and prior experience at a leading investment firm, Iwan combines legal, financial, and strategic expertise to position Vesta for long-term success. His leadership ensures disciplined investment decisions that align with the company’s growth objectives.

Vesta Equity is an investment firm targeting real estate opportunities throughout the United States. Vesta invests private capital primarily through Senior Mortgage Bridge Loans, Preferred Equity and Mezzanine Capital.