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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Ardian, a global private investment firm, has reached an agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) to launch a new real estate secondaries platform.
The companies said in a statement that the real estate secondaries market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with transaction volumes reaching a record $20 billion in 2025.
The current market environment, characterised by a reset in valuations and increased demand for liquidity, provides opportunities to pursue a focused approach to the asset class.
Launching a new real estate secondaries platform means creating a specialised investment vehicle or business unit dedicated to buying existing interests in real estate assets or funds from other investors.
Ardian said it is a recognised pioneer and leader in private equity and infrastructure secondaries. Having previously completed selective real estate secondaries transactions on an opportunistic basis, the firm said it has identified the current market environment as the right time to pursue a more focused strategy in the sector.
The launch of the new real estate secondaries platform marks the latest expansion of the long-standing relationship between Ardian and ADIA.
The announcement also underscores Ardian’s continued commitment to expanding its secondaries platform and reinforces its position as a global investor across alternative asset classes.
“This platform reflects our conviction in real estate secondaries as an attractive and growing market. We have been closely studying the market for some time and believe now is a compelling moment to enter the market and drive significant value for our investors.
"By combining our leading global secondaries platform with deep real estate expertise, we can offer both breadth of access and granular insight into the asset class. Together with ADIA, we are well positioned to capitalise on the opportunities ahead and deliver value for our investors,” said Vladimir Colas, Executive Vice-President and Co-Head of Secondaries at Ardian.
“Our relationship with ADIA has been built over many years across multiple strategies. This expansion into real estate secondaries is a natural progression that reflects the depth of trust and collaboration we have developed together,” said Francois Aissa Touazi, Member of the Executive Committee and Head of Investor Relations (MENA) at Ardian.
“Ardian has built a long and successful track record of investing in secondaries. This new platform reflects our confidence in both the growth potential of real estate secondaries and the strength of the long-standing relationship between ADIA and Ardian,” said Mohamed Al Qubaisi, Executive Director of the Real Estate Department at ADIA.
Founded in 1996, Ardian manages or advises about $200 billion for more than 1,920 clients worldwide across private equity, real assets and credit, according to the company. ADIA, established in 1976, is a globally diversified investment institution that invests funds on behalf of the Government of Abu Dhabi with a focus on long-term value creation.
