Ardian and ADIA to launch new Real Estate Secondaries Platform

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 real estate secondaries market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with transaction volumes reaching a record USD 20 billion in 2025. The current market environment, characterized by a reset in valuations and increased demand for liquidity, provides compelling opportunities to pursue a focused approach to the asset class.

Ardian is a recognized pioneer and leader in Private Equity and Infrastructure secondaries. Having completed selective real estate secondaries transactions on an opportunistic basis, the firm identified the current market as the right time to pursue a more focused approach.

The launch of the new real estate secondaries platform represents the latest expansion of the broad and long-standing relationship between Ardian and ADIA.

This announcement underscores Ardian's continued commitment to expanding its secondaries platform and reinforces its positioning as a leading 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 capitalize on the opportunities ahead and deliver value for our investors." Vladimir Colas, Executive Vice-President and Co-Head of Secondaries, 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." François Aïssa Touazi, Member of the Executive Committee and Head of Investor Relations (MENA), 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." Mohamed Al Qubaisi, Executive Director of the Real Estate Department at ADIA.

ABOUT ARDIAN

In a world of constant evolution, Ardian stands out for its ability to anticipate, adapt, and turn challenges into opportunities. As a global, diversified private markets firm with 22 offices and more than 350 investment professionals worldwide, we provide investment and customized solutions that reflect new economic dynamics and help our clients remain resilient in a changing world.
We deliver multi-local expertise and long-term performance for our investors and partners as well as shared value for the broader society. Since Ardian's inception in 1996, our pioneering approach to diversification and our ability to offer tailor-made solutions at scale have remained the heart of our strategy.
Through commitment, knowledge and technology, we bring lasting value to our companies and contribute positively to the whole industry.
Ardian currently manages or advises $200bn for more than 1,920 clients worldwide across Private Equity, Real Assets, and Credit.
Ardian. Mastering change for lasting value.

ABOUT ADIA

Established in 1976, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority ("ADIA") is a globally-diversified investment institution that prudently invests funds on behalf of the Government of Abu Dhabi through a strategy focused on long-term value creation.

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