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AEW

Real Estate FirmBoston, United States
Boston
Headquarters
Investment Focus

About AEW

AEW Capital Management is an institutional real estate investment manager founded in 1981 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. As a specialized investment management company, it provides disciplined, research-based real estate investment solutions to a global client base. Its mandate is to help sophisticated investors reach diverse real estate opportunities through a comprehensive platform that includes separately managed accounts as well as open- and closed-end funds. Over more than four decades, the firm has worked through numerous market cycles and earned a long-standing reputation for stability and expertise in international property markets, staying committed to professional investment oversight across real estate sectors and investment vehicles. Its investment strategy covers real estate equity, private real estate debt, and public real estate securities, delivered through dedicated Private Equity & Debt and Global Securities platforms that give a diversified approach to property markets. The focus is global, with significant operations and a physical presence across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. AEW Capital Management follows a research-driven process that looks for value across property types and locations. Drawing on extensive local market knowledge and global reach, it applies investment styles from core and value-add strategies to credit-driven approaches in the debt space. The platform adapts to changing market conditions while staying focused on high-quality real estate assets and related securities worldwide. The firm runs a global network of 19 offices and a professional staff of over 825 employees. This infrastructure supports service to the world's foremost institutional investors, including pension funds, endowments, and other large capital allocators. With more than 40 years of experience, AEW Capital Management understands the requirements and objectives of its institutional clients well. Its structure includes North American operations and the affiliated AEW Europe entity, which together form a seamless global platform for real estate investment. This breadth gives comprehensive coverage of global property markets and keeps the firm a significant participant in institutional investing, offering investors extensive access to real estate opportunities on a global scale.

Preferred Investment Types

Real Estate - GeneralReal Estate CoreReal Estate DebtReal Estate Value AddedDirect InvestingInvestment Funds

Preferred Sectors & Themes

Real EstateResidential Property Acquisition & DevelopmentIndustrial Property Acquisition & DevelopmentCommercial Property Acquisition & DevelopmentRetail Property Acquisition & DevelopmentDebt Management

Preferred Geographies

Asia/PacificEuropeGlobalNorth America
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What type of investor is AEW?

AEW is a real estate firm based in Boston, United States.

Where is AEW headquartered?

AEW is headquartered in Boston, United States.

What does AEW invest in?

AEW focuses on Real Estate - General, Real Estate Core, Real Estate Debt, Real Estate Value Added, Direct Investing, Investment Funds, Real Estate, Residential Property Acquisition & Development.

How can I contact AEW?

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