The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has committed capital to a new real estate secondaries platform launched by Ardian, strengthening the firm’s strategy in the secondary property investment market.
The Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund is participating through a fully owned subsidiary, although the financial terms and size of the commitment have not been publicly disclosed.
ADIA noted that the present market landscape—marked by valuation adjustments and a rising need for liquidity—has created favourable conditions and a wider range of opportunities for investors.
In contrast to primary real estate investments that typically involve newly developed properties or fresh project issuances, the secondary market enables investors to buy and sell interests in existing real estate assets.
The global real estate secondaries market recorded a historic high in transaction activity in 2024, with deals totalling around USD24.3B, according to data from CBRE Investment Management.
