Our Story
Madigan was established with the sole purpose of investing client capital in institutional-grade real estate debt.
Founded in 2016, Madigan is a privately owned funds management specialising in real estate debt, built on decades of industry expertise and a disciplined investor’s approach to this asset class.
Madigan now manages circa AU$2 billion of funds’ assets, with investments across a wide range of real estate sectors and reflecting all phases from acquisition, development, stabilisation through to mature income production and sale.
With a long-term track record of delivering returns in line with client investment objectives and expectations, Madigan has delivered a consistent, high-quality returns to investors whilst at all times working to preserve capital.
In order to deliver on its investments, Madigan provides debt capital partnership to high-quality real estate owners and developers in connection with their property needs. Madigan’s relationship-centric approach sees it work closely with borrowers to help them deliver on their commercial objectives.
We are well aware of being in a privileged position in helping our clients achieve high-quality real estate credit investment returns whilst delivering on the needs of high-quality borrowers. We are proud to be able to connect capital with attractive debt investments and to carefully manage these through to successful conclusions.
Chris Wilson, Chief Executive Officer
2016
Founded
Madigan launched by Michael Wood, a real estate debt pioneer with unrivalled depth of local and offshore experience in non-bank lending space.
2017
Team assembled
Founder assembles experienced team from range of leading organisations and attracts its first institutional investment mandate.
2018
AU$500 Million AUM
Madigan attracts further major institutional mandate.
2019
AU$750 Million AUM
Mandate updated and maturing into an open-ended fund strategy.
2020
Introduction of CC Real as new partner
Introduction of CC Real as new partner
European-based real estate investment and management house, CC Real, acquires 50% stake in Madigan and leading global institutional real estate investor Barry Brakey is appointed as Chair.
2021
AU$1 Billion AUM
AU$1 billion of assets under management and successfully manages all loans positions through two-year COVID pandemic and market disruptions.
2025
Significant Transaction
Madigan successfully closes AU$625m senior debt facility for the development of a major industrial and logistics project.
2025
AU$2 billion AUM
AU$2 billion of assets under management for a number of sophisticated investors and capital partners.
2026
Evolution of the Business
With Michael Wood’s retirement, CC Real doubles its interest in Madigan and Barry Brakey re-assumes the role as Chair.
We are well aware of being in a privileged position in helping our clients achieve high-quality real estate credit investment returns whilst delivering on the needs of high-quality borrowers. We are proud to be able to connect capital with attractive debt investments and to carefully manage these through to successful conclusions.
Chris Wilson, Chief Executive Officer
2016
Founded
Madigan launched by Michael Wood, a real estate debt pioneer with unrivalled depth of local and offshore experience in non-bank lending space.
2017
Team assembled
Founder assembles experienced team from range of leading organisations and attracts its first institutional investment mandate.
2018
AU$500 Million AUM
Madigan attracts further major institutional mandate.
2019
AU$750 Million AUM
Mandate updated and maturing into an open-ended fund strategy.
2020
Introduction of CC Real as new partner
Introduction of CC Real as new partner
European-based real estate investment and management house, CC Real, acquires 50% stake in Madigan and leading global institutional real estate investor Barry Brakey is appointed as Chair.
2021
AU$1 Billion AUM
AU$1 billion of assets under management and successfully manages all loans positions through two-year COVID pandemic and market disruptions.
2025
Significant Transaction
Madigan successfully closes AU$625m senior debt facility for the development of a major industrial and logistics project.
2025
AU$2 billion AUM
AU$2 billion of assets under management for a number of sophisticated investors and capital partners.
2026
Evolution of the Business
With Michael Wood’s retirement, CC Real doubles its interest in Madigan and Barry Brakey re-assumes the role as Chair.
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News
Australian real estate debt investment firm, Madigan Capital has entered its next phase of growth with European commercial real estate manager, CC Real increasing its ownership stake in the firm. The transaction follows the planned retirement of Founder and Executive Chair, Michael Wood and results in CC Real materially increasing its investment, with remaining ownership …
Madigan Capital Bolsters Growth with Increased Backing from CC Real
Real-estate debt investment firm, Madigan Capital has announced the retirement of its Executive Chairman and Founder, Michael Wood , activating the implementation of a planned leadership succession strategy. Fellow Madigan Board Member and CC Real Managing Partner, Barry Brakey will now assume the role of Chair, while Chris Wilson continues as Chief Executive Officer, leading …
Leadership Succession Plan in Motion at Madigan Capital
Madigan Capital is pleased to announce the successful closing of a AU$625 million senior debt facility to support the development of a landmark 580,000 sqm industrial estate in Western Sydney. Madigan has been privileged to work closely with 2 leading institutional investment partners in structuring and delivering a debt capital solution for the sponsor that …