Posted by Alumni from Pe-insights
March 11, 2026
The initiative expands the long-standing relationship between the two investors and reflects growing demand for liquidity solutions in the real estate secondaries market. Global transaction volumes in the segment reached approximately $20bn in 2025. Ardian is widely recognised as a pioneer in the secondaries market, particularly in private equity and infrastructure. The firm has previously executed real estate secondaries investments on an opportunistic basis but is now formalising the strategy through a dedicated platform. The partners expect the platform to benefit from current market dynamics, including valuation adjustments across real estate portfolios and increased interest from investors seeking secondary liquidity. Vladimir Colas, Executive Vice-President and Co-Head of Secondaries at Ardian, said: '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... learn more