Unlocking value in Europe’s leading economies
Ardian's Real Estate activity is positioned as a European leader in property investment, with approximately €4bn under management. The team has a solid track record of acquiring and upgrading office and mixed-use properties in European gateway cities. These are characterized by robust economic growth and a scarcity of high-quality space, presenting opportunities to create significant value and attract high-quality tenants.
Launched in 2015, Ardian Real Estate’s “build-to-green” strategy transforms obsolete buildings into modern properties that meet high ESG standards. In each target market, local investment teams actively manage administrative, construction and leasing risks while maintaining close oversight of ongoing projects.
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€1.2BN
Size of Ardian Real Estate European Fund II
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28
professionals dedicated to Real Estate
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4
local offices: Paris, Frankfurt, Milan and Madrid
In Conversation with Ardian | Staying ahead in Real Estate
In this conversation, Stéphanie Bensimon, Member of the Executive Committee and Head of Ardian's Real Estate, is joined by Edmund Eggins, Managing Director in the Real Estate team in Madrid, to highlight Ardian’s Real Estate activity in Spain and the development of the team's global diversification strategy. They explore the opportunity to scale in underserved markets, specifically storage and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), and discuss the role of investor backing in expanding their platform.
The team
Our Real Estate 28-strong multilocal team is based in our offices in Frankfurt, Madrid, Milan and Paris.
"Raising Europe’s largest first-time Real Estate fund demonstrates the quality and credibility of our multi-local team and of the Ardian brand."
Member of the Executive Committee, Member of the board of Ardian France & Head of Real Estate
Senior Managing Director
Senior Managing Director
Head of Real Estate Investment Management & Managing Director
Head of Real Estate Spain & Managing Director
Head of Real Estate France & Managing Director
Head of Real Estate Italy & Managing Director
Managing Director
Managing Director
Managing Director
Managing Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Senior Investment Manager
Senior Investment Manager
Senior Investment Manager
Investment Manager
Investment Manager
Investment Manager
Investment Manager
Investment Manager
Investment Manager
Analyst
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Discover our portfolio of real estate assets in Europe
Ardian's Real Estate investment diversification strategy involves targeting a wider range of European real estate assets, including offices, mixed-use...
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Real Estate Responsible finance
Ardian opened its Madrid office ten years ago and will also hold its Annual General Meeting in the city this year. It’s a moment to take stock of the...
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Ardian, Real Estate, Infrastructure Inside Ardian
A deep-dive into the Real Estate team at Ardian
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Resource Center, Real Estate Testimony
In this series, we tell the stories behind how Ardian’s portfolio companies create lasting change in their sectors. This article focuses on the Ardian...
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Real Estate Inside Ardian Growth stories
Cherry-picking with our Real Estate team: for Better and Greener Environments
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Real Estate Responsible finance
Ardian and the architect Franklin Azzi envision the office spaces for tomorrow's real estate assets
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Real Estate Growth stories
Ardian Real Estate acquired 106 Rue du Temple in July 2020 and pre‑leased the 7,500sqm building to Ledger in July 2021, 20 months before the...
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Real Estate Growth stories
Melzi d’Eril, a landmark office building in the heart of Milan
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Real Estate Growth stories
Gender equality in the real estate sector: where do we stand?
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Real Estate Responsible finance
Quality comes first in the office of the future
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Real Estate Market watch
Workplace experience in Sanofi’s new hub
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Real Estate Market watch
"Entrepreneurial Journeys", a podcast from Ardian
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Buyout, Expansion, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Growth, Ardian Growth stories
Real Assets Debt
Ardian Real Assets Debt provides senior loans for projects that involve repositioning and active management of assets in major French, German, Italian and Spanish cities. Its investment approach is therefore fully aligned with the core-plus/value add strategy that our Real Estate activity pursues, and supports projects that aim to achieve material improvements in sustainability performance, contributing to the rejuvenation of the real estate stock.
Awards
The PLAN Real Estate Award
Ardian’s Real Estate team won "The PLAN Real Estate Award" in Milan for the redevelopment of the historic Via Vittorio Veneto 89 building.
European Private Markets Fund Manager of the Year 2024
In November 2024, Ardian has won the “European Private Markets Fund Manager of the Year 2024” (AuM of more than €100bn) at the Funds Europe Awards 2024 in London.
European Asset Management Firm of the Year 2024
In November 2024, Ardian has won the “European Asset Management Firm of the Year 2024” at the Funds Europe Awards 2024 in London.
ESG Manager of the Year 2024
In October 2024, Ardian was awarded “IJ Global ESG Asset Manager of the Year,” at the IJ Global Awards 2024.
ESG - Environmental Social Governance & Investment and Asset Management
The Plan Real Estate Awards
In February 2024, Ardian won two awards at the The Plan Real Estate Awards ceremony for its Real Estate project Via Santa Margherita 11: ESG - Environmental Social Governance and Investment and Asset Management.
“1 immeuble 1 oeuvre”
In July 2021, Ardian Real Estate has won the award “1 immeuble 1 oeuvre” (1 building 1 artwork) from the French Ministry of Culture and Communication for its project with photographer Sacha Goldberger on the Renaissance building in Paris.
Pierres d’Or
In July 2021, Stéphanie Bensimon, Head of Ardian Real Estate, was awarded the Real Estate Parity Award 2021 at the Pierres d’Or.
Im immobilienmanager
Ardian Real Estate received the IM award for the recent sale of the Konrad asset in Germany. Ardian Real Estate was distinguished in the investment category for this sale, which generated exceptional returns for its investors.
Pierre D'or
Stéphanie Bensimon, Head of Ardian Real Estate, won the Pierre d'Or Immoweek in the Asset Manager and Investor category.
2017 Global PERE Awards
Ardian Real Estate was named Company of the Year in Italy at the PERE Awards.
Our latest publications
Ardian Corporate Brochure
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Ardian 2024 Integrated Report
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Ardian 2023 Integrated Report
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