Who we are

Founded in 2006 by Richard Tam, and based in Vancouver, BC, Canada, Influent Group is a values and principles-based business organization, focusing on creating and enhancing value for our clients, customers and partners by: (i) providing innovative, yet practical, integrated solutions to meet their requirements and aspirations; (ii) building and maintaining strong, supportive relationships within each community, region or country in which we operate; and (iii) delivering an exceptional level of service, to meet or exceed expectations -- ensuring great customer experiences, plus enduring satisfaction and loyalty. Influent Group builds communities, business platforms and ecosystems in the following industries: (a) real estate investment and development, (b) hotels, resorts and hospitality, (c) procurement, e-commerce and retail, (d) transportation, storage and logistics, (e) finance, payments and wealth management, (f) arts, culture and entertainment, (g) sports, gaming and play, (h) specialty social media and communications, (i) technology, design and innovation, (j) education and skills training, (k) health, fitness and wellbeing, and (l) travel, lifestyle and leisure. Visit www.influentgroup.com. As a responsible corporate citizen and community partner, Influent Group is committed to sustainable development and societal advancement, by contributing towards, and pursuing a range of charitable and social causes through its sister, not-for-profit organization, the Influent Foundation. Pursuing three key policy goals, the Influent Foundation has a mandate to achieve or advance: (1) responsible growth and biodiversity, (2) human progress, and (3) world citizenship. Visit www.influentfoundation.org. In the real estate industry, Influent Group is a developer of innovative, master-planned projects and communities, including residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments. Influent Group is involved in several large-scale, mixed-use projects in the Lower Mainland and the Thompson-Okanagan of BC, including its award-winning Highland Springs subdivision in Chilliwack. Visit www.influenthomes.com. In early 2025, Influent Group will be launching a new procurement and specialty e-commerce platform called SHAUCT.com (short for SHop | AUCtion | Trade) plus a large physical showroom in Richmond, BC, working with product partners to source and sell construction supplies and materials; curated, high-value, multi-functional consumer goods; plus innovative, novel or leading edge industrial and commercial supplies and products. Visit www.shauct.com.