Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Investment Company and global investment manager Barings have announced the launch of a $500 million global real estate debt partnership.
Under the agreement, Mubadala will invest alongside Barings’ parent company, MassMutual, with Barings managing the joint venture.
The partnership combines Barings’ expertise in real estate debt with Mubadala’s global investment reach to provide credit solutions across the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Building on a long-standing strategic relationship, the joint venture aims to further diversify Mubadala’s real estate debt portfolio while strengthening Barings’ position as one of the world’s leading diversified real estate investment managers.
The new platform will focus on senior and subordinated real estate loans across multiple asset classes, supported by Barings’ more than $30 billion in real estate debt assets under management and its global footprint.
Mubadala said the partnership will expand access to high-quality opportunities in global real estate credit markets, while Barings described the venture as a milestone that will deliver innovative financing solutions and long-term value.
The agreement comes at a time of growing opportunity in global real estate markets, driven by refinancing needs, reduced bank lending, and increasing demand for private credit.
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