Virtus Real Estate Capital Opens Abu Dhabi Office—Virtus ME Limited to Serve Clients from the Middle East, Europe, and Asia
Austin, TX and Abu Dhabi, UAE – October 22, 2025 — Virtus Real Estate Capital (“Virtus”), a built space fund manager specializing in cycle-resilient, needs-based sectors, today announced the establishment of its new Abu Dhabi office, operating under the name Virtus ME Limited. Regulated by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), this regional hub will enhance Virtus’s ability to engage directly with international investors across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
Strategic Expansion into the MENA Region
Virtus ME Limited brings the Firm’s hands-on and data-driven investment approach to a global stage, fostering closer relationships with clients and institutional investors in key international markets. This expansion underscores Virtus’ commitment to delivering thoughtful, cycle-resilient investment opportunities in sectors such as healthcare, education, storage, and middle-income housing—sectors that thrive across market cycles.
Compliance and Local Market Access
Operating under the ADGM’s regulatory framework ensures full compliance with globally recognized financial standards and facilitates seamless cross-border engagement.
Reinforcing Virtus’s Global Reach and Differentiation
The Abu Dhabi office bolsters Virtus’ global footprint and complements its existing strengths:
- A 22-year track record built on relationships and learnings in cycle-resilient sectors;
- Strong adherence to our fiduciary duty with an investor-first mindset; and
- Deep alignment with our core values of Thoughtful Evolution, Resilience, Honorable Action and Purposeful Work.
“This new office demonstrates our commitment to delivering global access to needs-based, resilient built space strategies,” said Terrell Gates, Founder & CEO of Virtus Real Estate Capital. “Virtus ME Limited will provide a direct channel for international investors to engage with our differentiated investment platform, while benefiting from our proven track record in social infrastructure sectors.”
About Virtus Real Estate Capital
Virtus Real Estate Capital, founded in 2003, is a built space fund manager with a strong track record across market cycles investing exclusively in needs-based sectors with perennial demand. The Firm has invested in 313 properties totaling $7.6 billion in acquisitions and realized 219 property investments. Virtus focuses on acquisition, development, and structured finance solutions in cycle-resilient sectors, including healthcare, education, storage and middle-income housing.