Ardian: A Global Private Investment House

Ardian, with its roots established in 1996 in Paris, is one of the world’s leading private investment houses. With assets under management or advice of more than $160 billion spread over Europe, the Americas, and Asia, Ardian specializes in long-term value creation and responsible investment. Ardian is wholly owned by its staff, aligning its interests deeply with those of its investors and portfolio companies.

Scale & Reach

As of 2024, Ardian employs more than 1,050 professionals in 16 offices globally and manages capital on behalf of over 1,400 clients. Its investment platform spans five core areas: Fund of Funds, Direct Funds (Expansion, Buyout, Growth), Infrastructure, Private Debt, and Real Assets. Ardian is particularly known for its leadership in secondaries and infrastructure strategies.

Commitment to Sustainability

Ardian fully integrates ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors into its investment process. The firm is a PRI signatory, and it publishes regular sustainability reports that showcase its commitment to responsible ownership.

Key Strategies & Products

• Buyout & Expansion: Investments in mid- and large-cap European and North American companies.
• Infrastructure: Long-term strategic investments in critical infrastructure, such as energy, transport, and digital assets.
• Private Debt: Senior and subordinated financing arrangements for European mid-market businesses.
• Fund of Funds: One of the largest global platforms with both primary and secondary fund commitments.

Why Ardian Matters

Ardian is distinguished not only by its performance and scale, but also by its independent ownership structure and investor-first focus. It continues to lead the evolution of global private markets through innovative and forward-looking strategies.

This profile was written by Mark Liam for Fundscouter.

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