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Ardian
Paris-headquartered private markets investor spanning secondaries, buyouts, infrastructure and credit.
Key facts
- Website
- ardian.com
- Founded
- 1996
- Country
- France
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Ardian
Paris-headquartered diversified private markets firm managing ~$200B across private equity secondaries, primaries, buyouts, infrastructure, real estate, and credit. Combines multi-local expertise with long-term value creation, emphasizing sustainable and responsible investing across 1,100+ employees in 22 offices.
Key features
- $180-200B assets under management or advised
- Leader in private equity secondaries market
- Segments: private equity, infrastructure, credit, real estate
- Stake in Heathrow Airport Holdings (22.6%)
- 22 offices, ~1,100 employees worldwide
Pros & cons
Pros
- Highly diversified across strategies and asset classes
- Global scale with strong European infrastructure footprint
- Deep expertise in secondaries, a less crowded niche
Cons
- Fee structure not publicly disclosed
- Fund-of-funds and secondaries focus differs from pure buyout play
- Large scale may mean less flexibility for smaller deals
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ardian
What are Ardian's main asset classes?
Ardian operates three main areas: private equity (secondaries, primaries, buyouts), real assets (infrastructure, real estate), and credit (private credit, NAV financing).
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