AFIAA Investment Foundation for International Real Estate Investments

Overview

AFIAA Investment Foundation for International Real Estate Investments is a Swiss-based real estate investment foundation established in 2004, focusing on international property investments for Swiss pension funds. The foundation's mission is to provide diversified portfolios of commercial real estate investments across Europe, Australia, and North America, aiming to achieve exceptional, risk-adjusted returns. AFIAA's investment strategy emphasizes sustainable cost leadership and stable income development, with a focus on inner-city core and core-plus properties in major cities. The foundation's investment approach includes both direct and indirect investments in international real estate, targeting office and mixed-use properties with investment volumes between CHF 30 million and 100 million. AFIAA's portfolio spans various countries, including Switzerland, the United States, Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Canada, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, China, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, India, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates. The foundation is managed by AFIAA Real Estate Investment AG, a subsidiary of Avadis Vorsorge AG, and is subject to Swiss law under the Federal Law on Employee Pension Funds (BVG), supervised by the Federal Occupational Pension Supervisory Commission. AFIAA's portfolio comprises high-quality boutique office buildings in core urban locations, aiming to produce stable cash flow and value appreciation. The foundation's investment philosophy centers on geographic diversification and selecting cities with resilient economies to ensure long-term stability and growth. AFIAA's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its adherence to industry standards for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in the investment process, aligning with the interests of its institutional investors and contributing to the broader goal of responsible investment practices.