Ardian Real Estate European Fund attracted nearly 50 investors from 11 different countries. : Ardian said it received interest from major pension funds, insurance companies, financial institutions, and high net worth individuals across the world. In total, the Ardian Real Estate European Fund attracted nearly 50 investors from 11 different countries. In September 2015, Ardian launched a commercial real estate arm, aiming for €2bn of assets under management by 2020. Real estate is Ardian’s fifth pillar of investment activity alongside fund-of-funds, direct investment, infrastructure and private debt.