Akiş REIT has signed an agreement for its first investment in Germany through Akiş Global Real Estate Investment Inc.— a subsidiary established as part of its international growth strategy. The company has become a partner in a residential development project of more than 150 units in Berlin-Lichtenberg, together with Edge, one of Europe’s leading real estate development and investment companies.
Akiş REIT, the real estate subsidiary of Akkök Holding, has taken a significant step in its international expansion strategy. The company has signed an overseas investment agreement by partnering in a residential development project which is planned to comprise more than 150 housing units in Berlin, Germany.
The first step for the investment was taken through Akiş Global Real Estate Investment Inc., a subsidiary established to focus on international real estate investments and opportunities. Akiş Global’s project partner has been announced as Edge, a Netherlands-based company known for its international experience in developing sustainable, innovative, and people-centered living spaces and its significant projects across Europe. As part of the transaction, Akiş Global participated in the capital increase of the company that was formed for project development, acquiring a 50% ownership stake in the company. This collaboration also stands out as a strong strategic partnership that combines the capital power and international vision of Akiş REIT with the project development expertise, local market knowledge and implementation capabilities of Edge.
The project will be developed in Berlin-Lichtenberg next to one of the city’s busiest metro stations and adjacent to one of Germany’s largest universities of applied sciences. Benefiting from strong transportation links and a central location, the development aims to help address the growing demand for housing in Berlin.
With a total equity requirement of €14.7 million, the project is expected to contribute to Berlin’s housing supply while supporting the growth of the Lichtenberg´s district & attractiveness. The project will offer an environmentally responsible model of urban development in alignment with Berlin’s sustainable urbanization goals.
Construction is planned to begin in 2027, with completion anticipated in 2029.
“We will continue pursuing opportunities across different markets”
Commenting on the investment, Levent Çanakçılı, Board Member and General Manager of Akiş REIT, said:
“As Akiş REIT, the projects we have delivered and the portfolio we have built to date have enabled us to establish a proven track record of industry experience. We are now taking this know-how to international markets. Our first investment in Berlin represents not only a new project partnership but also a tangible reflection of our long-term growth vision. The project is particularly important as it will provide a sustainable and future-oriented living environment. We are pleased to collaborate with Edge, a strong development partner, in one of Europe’s most dynamic real estate markets. We will continue to closely monitor opportunities across Europe and other markets while focusing on investments that create sustainable value.”
Jan Salzmann, Managing Director, Co-Head Germany at Edge says: We are deliberately expanding our platform into Build-to-Rent to address one of the most pressing structural gaps in European real estate. There is a clear and persistent undersupply of high-quality, institutional rental housing—particularly in core markets like Berlin—and we see BTR as a key pillar of our evolution from developer to investment manager. Our ambition is to build a scalable platform together with strong capital partners, combining development capability with long-term asset ownership. We are particularly keen to team up with partners like Akiş REIT, who share this long-term vision and can grow with us as we scale the platform. Ultimately, this is not just about product—it’s about contributing to a fundamental need: delivering better homes that enable people to live, companies to attract talent, and cities to grow in a sustainable and resilient way.
Through its new investment platform, Akiş REIT aims to evaluate investments in real estate companies, projects, and funds abroad, while seeking to diversify its portfolio across different geographies and asset classes.
