Arden Group

Arden Group is a privately held, vertically integrated real estate investment management firm specializing in equity and debt investments across the top 25 U.S. metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs). Founded in 1989 by CEO Craig Spencer, the firm has acquired approximately $7 billion in properties and asset-managed over $12 billion in commercial real estate assets. Arden Group's in-house expertise spans acquisition, development, financing, asset management, and dispositions, enabling comprehensive management of the full investment lifecycle.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes high-quality commercial real estate assets in dynamic growth markets and critical logistics centers. Arden Real Estate Partners Funds (AREP), the flagship fund series, targets sectors such as niche last-mile infill light industrial properties, multifamily and student housing, and special situations like premier hospitality and trophy office spaces. Additionally, Arden has established Arden Logistics Parks, a logistics real estate operating platform specializing in the acquisition, improvement, and management of last-mile industrial properties in urban infill locations.

Arden Group has been consistently recognized as a top-performing private real estate fund manager, achieving Preqin's #1 global ranking in 2017, 2018, and 2019. The firm's commitment to responsible investing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion underscores its dedication to sustainable and ethical investment practices.