What Abilia does

Abilia (legally Abilia, S.A.P.I. de C.V.) is a Mexican real estate development company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico City. It develops large-scale projects across residential, corporate, rental housing, commercial, and mixed-use segments, and reports having constructed more than 3 million square meters across Mexico's major cities. The company primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, luxury homebuyers, and real estate investors seeking premium properties in exclusive neighborhoods such as Polanco, Santa Fe, and Guadalajara's Providencia. Abilia operates as part of Tresalia Capital, which provides financial backing and execution capacity.

The company's core "technology" is domain expertise in real estate development, integrating architecture, interior design, and mixed-use urban planning. It collaborates with internationally recognized architecture firms — including Foster + Partners, Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos, Ambrosi Etchegaray, Bernardi + Peschard, KMD Architects, and Bosco Arquitectos — to deliver projects combining contemporary design, sustainability, and smart-home infrastructure. Its portfolio includes residential developments (Cittá San Jerónimo, Bosque 6060, Edgar Allan Poe 327, Latitud Providencia, Rubén Darío 225, Claudio Coello 11 in Madrid) and mixed-use projects (Latitud La Victoria, Parques Polanco, Reforma 432, Latitud Polanco).

Abilia's business model is centered on the sale of luxury residential units, with prices ranging from approximately $3.8 million pesos (Cittá San Jerónimo) to $37 million pesos (Edgar Allan Poe 327 in Polanco); revenue is realized upon unit handover. It has also entered income-producing multi-family rentals, notably the Prose Magnolia asset in Dallas, Texas (built 2022). Go-to-market is sales-led through a team of more than 200 in-house experts, direct phone/email inquiries, virtual Matterport tours, and a network of specialized advisors, supplemented by two loyalty programs: Abilia Blue (referral rewards of 1% + VAT on sale price) and Abilia Black (premium membership with 14+ brand partners offering discounts and experiences).

Name

Abilia

Legal name

Abilia, S.A.P.I. de C.V.

Website

https://abilia.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Abilia is a Mexican real estate developer founded in 1991 that builds luxury residential and mixed-use projects in cities including Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Querétaro, serving high-net-worth homebuyers and real estate investors, with international projects in Madrid and Dallas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lomas De Chapultepec

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Property Sales: Abilia generates primary revenue from the sale of luxury residential units across multiple developments in Mexico and internationally. Units range from entry-level luxury (approximately $3.8 MDP for Cittá San Jerónimo) to ultra-premium ($37 MDP for Edgar Allan Poe 327 in Polanco). Revenue is realized upon unit handover to buyers.
2. Rental Income (Multi-family): Abilia also operates in the rental segment, developing multi-family housing for rent. The company has announced a rental residential investment in Dallas, Texas (Prose Magnolia, built in 2022), indicating expansion into income-producing multi-family assets.
3. Loyalty and Referral Fees: Through Abilia Blue referral program, the company rewards existing customers who refer new buyers with 1% + IVA on the sale price of the referred unit, creating a customer acquisition channel at minimal cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Abilia develops, markets, and sells luxury residential, mixed-use, corporate, commercial, and rental real estate properties across Mexico's major cities, with over 3 million square meters constructed since 1991. The company delivers high-end apartments and mixed-use developments through collaborations with internationally recognized architecture firms such as Foster + Partners, Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos, and Bosco Arquitectos. Revenue is generated primarily through the sale of individual residential units, complemented by multi-family rental assets and a loyalty ecosystem (Abilia Blue and Abilia Black).

Product overview

Abilia is one of Mexico's largest, most experienced, and reliable real estate developers. Founded in 1991, the company develops large-scale projects across residential, corporate, rental housing, commercial, and mixed-use segments, having built over 3 million square meters in major Mexican cities. Abilia is part of Tresalia Capital, combining execution capability and financial solidity. The company operates primarily through individual property developments rather than a unified software platform. Their portfolio includes residential developments (Cittá San Jerónimo, Bosque 6060, Edgar Allan Poe 327, Latitud Providencia, Rubén Darío 225, Claudio Coello 11), mixed-use projects (Latitud La Victoria, Parques Polanco, Reforma 432, Latitud Polanco), and loyalty programs (Abilia Blue for referrals, Abilia Black for premium client benefits). Abilia collaborates with internationally renowned architecture firms and has recently expanded internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cittá San Jerónimo A residential development consisting of 6 exclusive towers near Santa Fe and San Jerónimo in Mexico City, with units ranging from 59.78m² to 124.89m². Amenities include pool, sauna, vapor, gym, jogging track, gardens, and event hall. Designed by Serrano Monjaraz Arquitectos. Targeted at individual luxury homebuyers.
• Latitud La Victoria The first mixed-use development in Querétaro featuring exclusive high-end departments from 84.24m² to 231.53m². Located in the city center surrounded by green areas, with access to first-category amenities, a hotel, and Puerta La Victoria shopping center. Designed by GVI. Targeted at individual luxury homebuyers and investors.
• Bosque 6060 A residential project with departments from 210.16m² to 386.66m² located south of Mexico City. Situated within a protected forest surrounding an historic castle, combining contemporary architecture with natural environment. 80% of the land consists of forested green areas for conservation. Designed by IDEA Asociados and Bernardi + Peschard.
• Edgar Allan Poe 327 Luxury departments ranging from 268.97m² to 506.71m² located in Polanco. Built on a historic 1944 property that was the former residence of Maximino Ávila Camacho. Features preserved historic lobby and design by Ambrosi Etchegaray with interior design by Bernardi + Peschard. Award-winning project from the 16th Venice Architecture Biennale.
• Latitud Providencia Vertical living development in Guadalajara featuring 3 towers with departments from 105.53m² to 276.91m². Notable for wide terraces and avant-garde designs with circular layout providing optimal lighting and ventilation. Designed by Bosco Arquitectos. Targeted at luxury homebuyers and investors in Guadalajara's Providencia area.
• Rubén Darío 225 Iconic development with 122 departments featuring double-height terraces and minimum 450m² floor plans with views of Bosque de Chapultepec. Located on the most privileged street in Mexico City. Designed by Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos (SMA), known for modernity, functionality, aesthetics and attention to detail.
• Claudio Coello 11 Eleven luxurious residences in Madrid's prestigious Salamanca neighborhood. Features four typologies including standard apartments, duplex penthouses, a unique six-window residence, and duplex units. Located in one of Madrid's most exclusive districts near Parque del Retiro.
• Parques Polanco Mixed-use development in Polanco, Mexico City. Abilia's first mixed-use project in Mexico, developed in collaboration with Edmonds International and Arditti RDT Arquitectos.
• Reforma 432 Mixed-use development on Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City. Designed by Foster + Partners, the international architecture firm led by Norman Foster.
• Latitud Polanco Mixed-use development in Polanco, Mexico City.
• Abilia Blue Referral program offering 1% plus VAT on the sale price of a department as a benefit when an existing customer recommends Abilia to a contact who acquires any property. Designed to drive word-of-mouth customer acquisition among the existing customer base.
• Abilia Black Premium loyalty plan offering exclusive benefits, special discounts, and prioritized access to offers and special launches. Includes strategic partnerships with 14+ selected brands and services for interior design, home, and lifestyle, such as Móbica, Palacio de Hierro, aYi Domotics, Sportium, Martí, Cinépolis, and others.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% on-time project delivery across all developments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ambrosi EtchegaraycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm established in Mexico City in 2011 by Jorge Ambrosi and Gabriela Etchegaray. Curators of the Mexican Pavilion at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale. Selected by Architectural Record as Design Vanguard 2017 and Emerging Voices 2015. Collaborated with Abilia on Edgar Allan Poe 327, bringing avant-garde architectural vision to the historic Polanco property.
• Sordo Madaleno ArquitectoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexican architecture firm founded in 1937 by Juan Sordo Madaleno, now in its third generation under Javier Sordo Madaleno Bringas. Responsible for iconic Mexican projects including Hotel Westin Regina, Antara Fashion Hall, Andares, and Antea Lifestyle Center. Designed Rubén Darío 225 for Abilia, one of the most iconic developments in Mexico City's skyline.
• KMD ArchitectsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal architecture firm with seven offices worldwide including San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas, Dubai, and Mexico City. Has received more than 200 design awards globally. Collaborations with Abilia include Terret Polanco and Prado Sur 250.
• Bernardi + Peschard ArquitecturacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture and interior design firm with 20+ years of experience in Mexico City, specializing in residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Won AD (Architectural Digest) Íconos del Diseño 2005. Collaborations with Abilia include Bosque 6060 and Edgar Allan Poe 327.
• Bosco ArquitectoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexican architecture firm with 200+ completed works including the redesign of World Trade Center and Centro Insurgentes in Mexico City. Known for simplicity of form, scale, and color. Designed Latitud Providencia for Abilia — the company's first development in Guadalajara.
• Edmonds InternationalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture and design firm with offices in Vancouver, Mexico City, and New York. Has built 18+ million square feet of architecture in North America, Latin America, and Asia. Best Commercial Architecture 2011 (Westin Santa Fe) and Best Convention Center (Centro Banamex) by Latin Trade Magazine. Collaborations with Abilia: Parques Polanco and Latitud Polanco.
• Arditti + RDT ArquitectosmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm selected twice to represent Mexico at the Venice Architecture Biennale (2014, 2016). Published internationally in books and journals. Specializes in intelligent technology and sustainable design. Collaborations with Abilia: Parques Polanco and City Rent Parques Polanco.
• VFO ArquitectosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexican architecture firm with 20 years of experience in national and Latin American markets. Focused on sustainability and environmental respect, promoting efficient energy use and low operating costs. Collaboration with Abilia: Citibanamex Metepec.
• GVI (Gómez Vázquez International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture and planning firm founded in 1968 in Guadalajara. 48 years of experience with 1,000+ completed projects across 81 destinations worldwide. Won Premio Hábitat de Arquitectura y Diseño and Premio Iberoamericano de Trayectoria Profesional de Excelencia 2013. Collaboration with Abilia: Latitud La Victoria.
• GROW ArquitectosmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFour-partner Mexican architecture firm with 18+ years of experience. Notable projects include Parque Vía Vallejo, Vía Montejo, Nuevo Sur, and Vía Santa Fe. Collaboration with Abilia: Puerta La Victoria.
• Taller GmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm with 30 years of experience formed by the founders of KMD Architects in Mexico. Founded in 2012 with a commitment to excellence and avant-garde design. Collaboration with Abilia on Latitud La Victoria.
• Foster + PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational architecture, engineering, and design firm led by Norman Foster, founded in 1967. Known for pioneering sustainable architecture globally, with projects including Beijing's world-largest airport terminal, Apple Park, and Reichstag renovation. Collaboration with Abilia: Reforma 432.
• IDEA AsociadoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexico City-based architecture firm with nearly 50 years of experience specializing in architecture, interior design, and construction supervision. US Green Building Council members since 2009. Won American Institute of Architects Western Region Design Award and Premio Nacional IMEI. Collaboration with Abilia: Bosque 6060.
• Serrano Monjaraz ArquitectoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm founded in Mexico City in 1992, led by Juan Pablo Serrano Orozco and Rafael Monjaraz Fuentes. Members of Green Building Council México. Multipremied internationally in France, USA, Italy, Singapore, Argentina, China, Australia, Greece, and Spain. Collaboration with Abilia: Cittá San Jerónimo.
• Punto CréditomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial advisory partner providing free, personalized mortgage and credit qualification guidance to Abilia customers. Assists buyers in identifying the best financing options, comparing alternatives, and navigating the home acquisition process from pre-qualification to contract signing.
• MóbicamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design and furniture brand recognized for contemporary design with natural and artisanal inspiration. Through the Abilia Black program, Móbica and Abilia collaborate on fully furnished home packages for new buyers, offering ready-to-move-in interiors with natural materials, wood, and artisanal details.
• Abilia Black Partner Brands (14+ brands)minorGTM or Marketing Partner14+ partner brands including Persiline (window treatments), Tutto Pelle (leather goods), Corticentro (window treatments), Mobica (furniture and mattresses), Palacio de Hierro (interior design), Doble Altura, Bed Bath and Beyond, aYi Domotics (smart home), Sportium (fitness), Martí (sports), García López (optical), Naranja Optics, Cinepolis, Alamo (car rental), Tim Hortons, Nelson Vargas (swimming), Acuario Inbursa, and Casa Palacio providing exclusive discounts and experiences to Abilia Black members.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Fibra Macquarie México: Mexican REIT (FIBRAMQ12.MX) focused on industrial and retail assets. Comparable as a listed Mexican real-estate vehicle, providing a benchmark for capital costs and asset valuations in the country.
• Fibra Uno: Mexico's largest diversified REIT (FUNO.MX) holding industrial, retail, and office properties. Comparable as a major Mexican real-estate platform, though Fibra Uno operates a yield/income model rather than Abilia's developer model.
• Tishman Speyer: Global privately held real-estate developer and investor active in offices, residential, and mixed-use (e.g., Spiral NYC, The Springs Shanghai). Comparable to Abilia for trophy mixed-use and residential development at global gateway cities.
• Emaar Properties: UAE-listed mega-developer (Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina). Comparable as a globally recognized developer of ultra-luxury master-planned residential and mixed-use communities with strong brand pricing power.
• DAMAC Properties: UAE-listed luxury real-estate developer (DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Maison). Comparable as an ultra-luxury branded-residential developer with international expansion ambitions and design-led differentiation.
• Grupo Carso: Mexican conglomerate (GCARSO.MX) controlled by Carlos Slim with real-estate exposure through subsidiaries including Inmuebles Carso. Comparable as a major Mexican group with significant real-estate holdings and long development track record.

Direct peers

• Vinte Viviendas Integrales: Mexican publicly listed homebuilder (VIVI.MX) focused on entry-to-mid residential housing in Mexico. Comparable as a domestic listed developer with a defined project pipeline, though Vinte operates in a lower price tier than Abilia's ultra-luxury focus.
• Toll Brothers: Largest US luxury homebuilder (NYSE: TOL), with a national footprint of premium single-family and active-adult communities. Closest international peer to Abilia for ultra-luxury positioning, architectural differentiation, and brand-led premium pricing.
• The Related Companies: US-based, privately held developer of luxury, mixed-use, and affordable residential (incl. Hudson Yards, The Related in West Palm). Comparable to Abilia for luxury residential and large-scale mixed-use developments with trophy architectural partnerships.

Regional players

• Corporación Inmobiliaria Vesta: Mexican pure-play industrial REIT and developer (VESTA.MX) with US exposure. Comparable Mexican-listed real-estate operator with cross-border operations, but focused on industrial rather than luxury residential.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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