Ardian

At Ardian, we define ourselves as #ArchitectsofLastingChange. What does this mean? An architect combines precision with creativity to build monuments of lasting value. We believe we do the same. We believe that finance can exert a powerful influence as a force for good in society and we are committed to ensuring that our activities as a private investment house are positive and bring benefits to all our stakeholders. Ardian has built from its European heritage to provide a global perspective, creating value and generating returns for investors around the world. With a long-time focus on generating growth and value, it is an approach and strategy made for this era. It's the #ArchitectsofArdian that drive this mission and make it possible.

PRESS RELEASE | Today we are proud to announce that Ardian will be reinvesting in Argon & Co, as part of Bridgepoint Group’s strategic investment in the company. As part of the transaction, Bridgepoint will become a significant minority shareholder in Argon & Co. The company will continue to be majority owned by its Partners with Ardian reinvesting a minority stake in the business. The global management consultancy Argon & Co specializes in operations strategy and transformation. Operating in 13 countries with over 850 FTEs, Argon & Co serves a wide range of blue-chip and middle-market clients with a differentiated offering spanning supply chain planning, logistics and manufacturing. The Growth team at Ardian has been delighted to back the company's development, with 15 acquisitions completed since 2020 and the launch of a data/AI offering. We are very excited to continue supporting Argon & Co's ambitions alongside Bridgepoint. Read more → https://lnkd.in/eshXS5sX #Growth #Consultancy #Innovation Frédéric Quéru Geoffroy de La Grandiere Solène Hamouda

𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 Marion Calcine, Chief Investment Officer in the Ardian Infrastructure team & Senior Managing Director at Ardian, discusses how to attract more women to the private equity sector. "We need to work together to break with the old ways of thinking and free women from feelings of guilt." Since joining Ardian, Marion has seen lasting, positive change occur. Women make up 35% of the Operations Commitee, 44% of the Ardian France management board and 25% of women in investment teams globally. Among hires in the latest cohort, women represent 41%. At Ardian we have positioned ourselves in recent years as a pioneer, with the objective to spread our distinct internal culture and engage in multiple initiatives, to attract more women to the sector. Read the interview with Marion → https://lnkd.in/eSWQB7_W #ArchitectsofArdian #ArchitectsofLastingChange #ArdianWomen #WomenInFinance #PrivateEquity

At Ardian, we believe that lasting value is built through strong long-term partnerships. We embrace this approach with all our portfolio companies, and our collaboration with FINAXY GROUP is a perfect example of this commitment in action. Since Ardian's investment in 2020, Finaxy has tripled in size through nine strategic acquisitions, becoming Europe’s leading travel insurer. In this interview, Érick Berville, CEO of Finaxy Group, and Alexis Lavaillote, Managing Director in the Expansion team at Ardian, discuss how their partnership has driven international growth, digital transformation, and AI innovation. Watch the full video here → https://bit.ly/41Xp0wW #StrategicPartnerships #Expansion #ArchitectsofLastingChange

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 “For a portfolio company, being able to share experience with other portfolio companies is a benefit of being part of the Ardian platform.” The above words from Clément Marty, Ardian’s Head of Digital Transformation, encapsulate a critical value of the firm when it comes to portfolio company management – sharing experience. A perfect example of this is our Digital Catalyst Day, where we gathered tech leaders from across our portfolio companies to meet and share experiences and discuss how technology can be harnessed to drive better and more sustainable business results. This is underpinned by support from our partnership with Artefact, whose Managing Partner Jérôme Petit work with his team alongside Ardian to assess the portfolio companies’ maturity and their exposure to industry disruption. Watch the full video → https://bit.ly/4iUnXoj And learn more about Technology and Innovation at Ardian → https://bit.ly/4iYXt53 #ArchitectsofLastingChange

🏢 Today we are proud to announce the acquisition of a stake in three highly prestigious real estate properties in Paris from Kering.   This transaction involves the creation of a joint venture to hold the Hôtel de Nocé, located at 26, place Vendôme, and two buildings located at 35-37 and 56, avenue Montaigne in Paris. Backed by a pool of investors including a French institutional investor and Mubadala, Ardian currently owns 60% in this unique prime real estate portfolio, with Kering retaining 40% of the ownership. This long-term partnership is a rare opportunity to further establish our real estate footprint in Paris through an investment in three real estate assets located on the most prestigious high streets, offering our clients access to a very exclusive real estate market.  “As a global sovereign investor with a long-term perspective, Mubadala is committed to investing in resilient sectors and strategic markets. This partnership with Ardian and Kering—a global leader in luxury—reflects our confidence in the enduring strength of iconic real estate assets. Investing in prime properties on Paris’s most prestigious high streets enables us to secure high-quality assets with a proven track record of stable financial performance and the potential to generate long-term value for all stakeholders.” Khadija Benzit, Head of Europe – Real Estate, Mubadala Read more → https://lnkd.in/eKtvVMP9 #RealEstate #France #Paris #Investment Stephanie Bensimon Omar Fjer Sébastien Bégué Camille Russel Lacourte Raquin Tatar Arendt Almain ORFEO Développement Desfilis Avocats PwC Arsene Taxand CBRE Vogel & Vogel VICTOIRES NOTAIRES ASSOCIES THIBIERGE NOTAIRES

#MarketWatch | The 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in #Davos took place in January of this year, with global leaders discussing some of the world’s most pressing issues. Ardian’s Executive President Mark Benedetti attended, speaking at the event on the continuing rise of private markets.   Mark highlighted the flexibility private capital represents and the increasing interest stemming from individual investors, leading to a prediction of the space soaring to $25 trillion by 2030: “…private markets are really giving public markets a run for their money because they are offering a full solution to companies of all sizes and types,” Mark said.   To read more on the insights shared from Mark, read the full article here → https://lnkd.in/ebN3FEVv   #PrivateWealth #PrivateEquity #PrivateMarkets

PRESS RELEASE | Ardian today announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire Akuo, a leading independent power producer specializing in renewable energy. Founded in 2007, Akuo is a specialist in wind power, photovoltaics and storage. The group is present in a dozen key markets in Europe and on both American continents. Anchored at the heart of local communities, Akuo develops local energy sources that contribute to decarbonization and energy independence goals.   Ardian will leverage its expertise in the renewable energy sector to support Akuo in its next phase of growth. As well as capitalizing on the company's solid fundamentals to pursue growth ambitions, Ardian will also provide the necessary financial capacity for Akuo's numerous renewable energy projects.   “We are proud to be able to support Akuo in the next phase of its development. This transaction reflects our commitment to supporting high-potential entrepreneurial infrastructure platforms on their journey to industrialization and growth as part of the energy transition.” Benoit Gaillochet, Co-Head of Infrastructure Europe, Ardian   Read the announcement → https://lnkd.in/e9dFwTyu   #Renewables #Infrastructure #EnergyTransition #Decarbonization #WindPower #SolarEnergy #Storage Eric Scotto Patrice Lucas Jeremy Haddak Pierre-François Dessard Edouard BERTAGNA Alix Richet Nicolas Dixneuf Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)

#AixAi | Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the investment landscape, challenging us to innovate in managing financial assets and explore groundbreaking applications across industries. Ardian gathered leading experts and executives from tech and finance to delve into the transformative impact of AI on private investment. A huge thank you to Vincent LucIAni (Artefact), Frister Haveman (Gain.pro), Claire Calmejane, (CAILEG, Hub France IA), Riaan Potgieter (StepStone Group), Andrea Andorno (SAGAT Capital, Torino Airport), Marco Di Dio Roccazzella (JAKALA), Guillaume Liegey (Explain), Philippe Limantour, Ph.D. (Microsoft), Fanjuan SHI, Ph.D (Prosol), Marion Calcine (Ardian Infrastructure), Clément Marty, Quentin Barenne (Wintics), Christophe Duverne, Marco Trombetti (Translated), Dominic Ward (Verne), Lise Fauconnier, Jonas Corné. Discover how we can rethink alternative investment using AI → https://lnkd.in/eUKZ7xAC #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Innovation #PrivateInvestment

#MIPIM2025 | Throwback on 4 days of exciting discussions and insights in Cannes.📍   𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺—𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵. I was thrilled to join the MIPIM last week for a panel discussion on equality of opportunity in real estate and explore how to accelerate diversity and inclusion in the sector.   At Ardian, we believe that diversity drives stronger returns. Having diverse voices at the decision table means smarter and more resilient decisions. It was an honor to discuss this crucial topic moderated by the excellent Guila Clara Kessous (UNESCO) alongside esteemed colleagues: Colin Wilson (Cushman & Wakefield), Jessica Hardman (Aboria Capital), Andrea Agrusow (GARBE Industrial Real Estate GmbH), Cindy MacMillan (Grosvenor), Cristina Garcia-Peri (Azora), Beverley Kilbride (LaSalle Investment Management) and Emanuele Bena (Velo Capital). 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 This year edition was also the opportunity to shed light on our recently launched Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) strategy, in partnership with Rockfield Real Estate. We believe that the student housing market across Europe represents an attractive growth opportunity, considering the high student demand and the limited supply of quality accommodation. As of today, Ardian has already completed the acquisition of 3 student residences in Italy and Spain, in the cities of Florence, Bologna and Barcelona, with more investments to be announced soon. Our vision is to create a portfolio of cutting-edge, sustainable, and contemporary student housing across Europe that will meet the needs of students who are becoming increasingly concerned with environmental issues and quality of life. 𝗠𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗠 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 I was also delighted to join the jury of the #MIPIMAwards 2025 to recognize the industry's most remarkable and sustainable projects around the world. Congratulations to the winners! It is truly inspiring to see such visionary initiatives. Take a look at the winning projects → https://lnkd.in/eRZ57xJW   #Diversity #Inclusion #RealEstate #StudentHousing #Sustainability #MIPIM