Ardian Overview

  • Investor Type
  • PE/​Buyout

  • Status
  • Active

  • Professionals
  • 387

Professionals

  • Investments
  • 1,671

  • Portfolio
  • 226

  • Exits
  • 401

Exits

Ardian General Information

Company Description

Founded in 1996, Ardian is a private equity investment firm headquartered in Paris, France. The firm seeks to invest in Europe and North America-based companies operating in the food value chain, food & beverage, ingredients, agribusinesses, food safety, healthcare, life science services, pharmaceuticals, MedTech, technology, industrial technologies, software, e-businesses, media & telecom, logistics & automation, insurance services, and engineering sectors.

Business Details

Website
www.ardian.com
Formerly Known As
AXA Private Equity
Year Founded
1996
Investor Status
Actively Seeking New Investments
Trade Association
French Venture Capital Association (AFIC)
British Venture Capital Association (BRVCA)
German Venture Capital Association (BVK)
Latin American Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (LAVCA)
Australian Venture Capital Association (OZVCA)
Private Equity Council (PEC)
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance (SWPE)
Primary Investor Type
PE/Buyout
Other Investor Types
Lender/Debt Provider
Fund of Funds
Growth/Expansion
Infrastructure
Real Estate
Secondary Buyer
Venture Capital
Corporate Office
  • 20, Place Vendome
  • 75001 Paris
  • France
+33 01

Ardian Investments & Acquisitions (1,671)

Ardian’s most recent investment was a with MasterGrid. The deal was made on 22-May-2025.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
MasterGrid 22-May-2025 Electrical Equipment Generating Revenue
Containertech 20-May-2025 Metal Containers and Packaging Generating Revenue
South Watch 20-May-2025 Other Financial Services Generating Revenue
Ouest Conseil Patrimoine 07-May-2025 Other Financial Services Generating Revenue
DataBank (EWR2 Data Center in Piscataway, New Jersey) 02-May-2025 Buyout/LBO Buildings and Property
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Ardian Exits (401)

Ardian has made a total of 401 exits. Its latest exit was from ICQ Holding on 17-Jan-2025. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
ICQ Holding 17-Jan-2025
Synerlab 06-Dec-2024
Finaxy Group 01-Dec-2024
Syclef Holding (Rousset) 01-Dec-2024
Autopista 15-Nov-2024 Secondary Transaction - Private
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Ardian Fund Performance

Fund Name Vintage Size Dry Powder DPI RVPI TVPI IRR

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Ardian Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
ARDIAN Investment Switzerland Holding Zurich, Switzerland 2011

Ardian FAQs

  • What is Ardian?

    Founded in 1996, Ardian is a private equity investment firm headquartered in Paris, France.

  • When was Ardian founded?

    Ardian was founded in 1996.

  • Where is Ardian headquartered?

    Ardian is headquartered in Paris, France.

  • What is Ardian's total asset value?

    Ardian has around in total assets under management.

  • How many investments has Ardian made?

    Ardian has made 1,671 investments.

  • What has Ardian invested in?

    Ardian has made numerous investments in companies like MasterGrid, Containertech, and South Watch within the Electrical Equipment, Metal Containers and Packaging, and Financial Services industries.

  • What has Ardian invested in recently?

    Ardian's latest investment was on 22-May-2025 in MasterGrid, a company within the Electrical Equipment industry.

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