The Ardent Companies (“Ardent”), a private real estate investment and asset management firm, today announced the launch of Ardent Financial Fund VI (“Fund VI”), a $600 million fund focused on originating and acquiring real estate-backed credit investments. Fund VI continues Ardent’s established strategy of delivering compelling, risk-adjusted returns through disciplined underwriting, hands-on asset management and borrower alignment.

Since its inception in 2015, Ardent has loaned more than $2.6 billion across over 200 credit positions in more than 40 states. The firm has developed a reputation for navigating complex credit opportunities without relying on subordinate debt structures, while consistently delivering strong outcomes for its investors.

“Our debt platform is built on a foundation of experience, discipline, and performance,” said Matt Shulman, CEO of The Ardent Companies. “Our investment committee has worked together for over 15 years, and we continue to add talent and refine our processes to outperform as we pursue new opportunities and adapt to evolving market conditions through Fund VI.”

 Fund VI will target credit opportunities tied to construction, development, redevelopment and value-add business plans across all major commercial real estate asset classes. The fund will prioritize projects in high-barrier markets, as well as high-quality borrowers that have a demonstrated track record of successful execution. Ardent will seek to construct a diversified portfolio across asset types, geographies and loan sizes.

Fund VI builds on the strong performance of its predecessor, Ardent Financial Fund V, which has originated over $653 million across a broad range of asset classes including retail, hospitality, self-storage, multifamily and predevelopment land. Fund V is nearing full deployment, with projected originations expected to exceed $800 million.

To learn more about Ardent, visit theardentcompanies.com.