Arden
Arden Group is a privately held, vertically integrated middle-market private commercial real estate fund manager and operator. Founded in 1989 by CEO Craig Spencer, the firm has evolved over three decades into a sophisticated investment platform that manages the full life cycle of its investments—from acquisition and development to financing and disposition. Operating with an “operator versus allocator” mindset, Arden Group leverages its in-house expertise to actively manage assets across multiple market cycles, focusing on high-quality commercial real estate in top U.S. markets, dynamic growth regions, and critical logistics centers.
The company’s scale is significant, with over $7.9 billion in owned real estate and $13 billion in assets under management. Arden Group employs approximately 80 professionals across 12 locations nationwide, including a specialized logistics arm, Arden Logistics Parks, established in 2021. This best-in-class operating platform manages a 10.3 million-square-foot portfolio of “last-mile” light industrial assets, strategically located in sought-after urban infill areas to capitalize on long-term macro trends in the logistics sector.
Investment Strategies:
Arden Real Estate Partners (AREP) Funds: The flagship value-add series targeting last-mile light industrial (multi-tenant and outdoor storage), residential (multifamily and student housing), and special situations like premier hospitality and trophy office assets.
Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds: A leader in the space, focusing on the direct development of high-quality multifamily and student housing projects in designated zones.
Credit Funds: Providing debt financing solutions secured by middle-market commercial real estate, including construction, transitional, and stabilized assets.
Digital Ventures (PropTech): A joint venture with RXR (RXR ARDEN) focused on venture capital investments in real estate technology companies.
Contact Information
Address: 1735 Market Street, Suite 401, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 569-2200
Email: info@ardengroup.com
Website: ardengroup.com
