Rockfield and Ardian’s student housing joint venture has acquired a majority stake in The Social Hub Berlin, a hybrid asset next to Berlin Alexanderplatz combining student accommodation, premium extended and shortstay offerings and local community spaces. While neither party disclosed financial details, it is thought that their investment is in the region of €100 million, according to sources.
As part of the transaction, The Social Hub will retain a minority holding in the asset and continue to operate the facility under a long-term management agreement. It is the second investment in Germany made by Rockfield and Ardian’s joint venture to invest in purpose-built student accommodation across Europe, following last year’s acquisition of the Blue Gate student residence in Aachen.
Rockfield and Ardian said the deal represents the second largest single-investment for the fund yet, bringing its total investment volume up to more than €1.16 billion and around 7,500 beds across Europe.
Source: IPE Real Assets on 6 Oct 2026
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