Ardian is an independent private investment company founded in 1996 and headquartered in Paris, France. The firm specializes in private equity investments, focusing on a diverse range of sectors including food and beverage, agribusiness, healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, technology, and logistics. Ardian targets companies primarily in Europe and North America, seeking to create value through strategic investments and partnerships. The company is committed to ensuring that the benefits of its investments are distributed widely among stakeholders.
Unit 20-22, Level 47, China World Tower A, No.1 Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue Beijing 100004, China
Marc Abadir
Managing Director
Faruk Amin
Managing Director and Deputy Head of United States Co-Investement
Andrea Audisio
Investment Manager
Cyril Auger
Senior Managing Director
Yann Bak
Managing Director
Alexis Ballif
Managing Director, Infrastructure - Transport
Carole Barnay
Senior Managing Director and Deputy Head of Europe Co-Investment
Nicholas Basch
Investment Manager, Secondaries and Primaries
Thibault Basquin
Managing Director
Paolo Bergonzini
Managing Director
Olivier Berment
Head of Global Debt Fund - Managing Director
Ivan Bernard-Brunel
Managing Director
Gonzague Boutry
Managing Director - Digital infrastructure
Mark Brenke
Managing Director, Co-Head of Private Debt
William Briggs
Managing Director
Gregory Buscayret
Managing Director - Capital Markets
Alexis Bébéar
Managing Director
Thierry Caboche
Head of International Public Affairs and Managing Director
Marion Calcine
Chief Investment Officer, Infrastructure and Senior Managing Director, Paris and Member of the Ardian France Executive Board
Lea Chaplain
Investment Manager
Claire Chavaillard
Investment Manager
Bertrand Chevalier
Senior Managing Director and Member of the ASF Management Committee
Romain Chiudini
Director
Lucas Coleon
Senior Managing Director
Maria Daguere
Managing Director
Thierry Denoyel
COO, Infrastructure and Senior Managing Director
Audrey Detavernier
Senior Managing Director
Nicolas Dixneuf
Investment Manager
Nicolas Duchange
Managing Director
Florian Dupont
Director
Joseba Echave
Senior Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure Financing
Isabelle Fan
Managing Director, Greater China
Michel Fellmann
Senior Managing Director and Director
Gonzalo Fernandez-Albinana
Head of Buyout Spain and Portugal and Managing Director
Yves Genouvrier
Global Head of Client Servicing and Managing Director
Leopoldo Giandola
Senior Investment Manager
Sylvain Goetz
Director
Geoffroy de La Grandiere
Director
Stephane Guichard
Managing Director, Co-Investment
Cravero Guillaume
Head of Public Affairs and Managing Director
Olivier Hamot
Managing Director
Stuart Hawkins
Managing Director and Head of Private Credit UK
Michael Hu
Managing Director
Sara Huang
Managing Director, Secondaries and Primaries
Luis Huete
Senior Investment Manager
Quentin Hugot
Managing Director
Marton Hunek
Operating Partner
Manuel Hausler
Senior Managing Director and Member of ASF Committee
Jerome Jouyet
Head Of Product Team and Managing Director
Matthew Kay
Managing Director
Antoine Leboulanger
Managing Director - Capital Markets and Treasury
Antoine Lencou-Bareme
Managing Director, Co-Investment
Caroline Letellier
Managing Director
Zachary Levine
Managing Director
Daryl Li
Senior Managing Director and Member, ASF Management Committee
Sarah Malti
Managing Director and Relation Investisseur
Clément Marty
Managing Director, Portfolio Digital Transformation and Head of Digital Transformation
Rosario Mazza
Senior Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure, Italy
Raphaelle Muhlmann-Eytan
Managing Director
Edoardo Munari
Investment Manager
Christof Namenyi
Managing Director
Michael Obhof
Senior Managing Director
Gabrielle Philip
Senior Investment Manager
Wolfgang Pietzsch
Managing Director
Nicola Plescia
Director
Jean-David PONSIN
Managing Director and Co-Head of Private Credit France
Frédéric Quéru
Managing Director
Nico Rheims
Managing Director
Daniele Rizzolini
Managing Director
Olivier Roy
Senior Investment Manager
Marie-Victoire Roze
Senior Managing Director and Deputy Co-Head of Secondaries and Primaries and Member, ASF Management Committee Member
Alexis Saada
Managing Director
Christopher Sand
Managing Director, Ardian Buyout
Bertrand Schapiro
Managing Director
Noah Segal
Investment Manager
Dominique Senequier
President
Daniel Setton
Managing Director and Head of Buyout Financing
Felix Signorell
Managing Director
Francesco Revel Sillamoni
Managing Director
Wilfred Small III
Senior Managing Director and Member, ASF Management Committee
Mateo Steinbach-Künkler
Investment Manager
Lukas Stepanek
Managing Director and Head of Private Credit Dach
Matthias Straessle
Senior Investment Manager
Zacharie Takadoum
Managing Director - Infrastructure debt
Matthieu Teyssier
Senior Managing Director
Stephan Torra
Director Expansion
Ingmar Vallano
Managing Director
Federica Vasquez
Managing Director
Wagner, Benedikt
Senior Investment Manager
Colin Wang
Managing Director, China
Georges Wazen
Managing Director
Thomas Wilfling
Managing Director
Benjamin Witcher
Director
Jason Yao
Head of Greater China and Senior Managing Director
Simone Tonon Ph.D
Managing Director, Renewables
Past deals in Adriatic
Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane
Post in 2022
Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane S.p.A. (INWIT) is a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure in Italy, specializing in the construction and operation of mobile communication towers. Established in 2015 from the spinoff of Telecom Italia's tower assets, the company manages approximately 11,000 sites across the country, hosting the transmission apparatuses of major national operators. INWIT offers a range of integrated services, including the design and construction of new sites, micro cells, and distributed antenna systems (DAS) to enhance wireless coverage in urban areas, large venues, and healthcare facilities. The company plays a crucial role in the expansion of wireless telephony services, particularly with the development of 5G technology. INWIT serves a diverse clientele, including network operators and public institutions, and has established a significant presence in the telecommunications sector through its merger with Vodafone Italia's tower assets.
Translated
Private Equity Round in 2021
Translated Srl, founded in 1999 and based in Rome, Italy, specializes in human translation and localization services for text, software, and websites. The company employs a blend of expert human translators and machine intelligence to deliver tailored localization solutions to a diverse global clientele of over 225,000 customers. Its service offerings include the translation of Google Ads, video subtitling, multilingual desktop publishing, and general document translation, facilitating easy access to language translation for various needs. Translated Srl is committed to making language accessible to everyone through its innovative platform and comprehensive service range.
AD Education
Acquisition in 2020
AD Education is a service platform focused on supporting higher education institutions that specialize in creative training. Operating in France, the organization encompasses seven institutions across 11 campuses, including one in Italy. The platform offers a variety of courses aimed at preparing students for careers in fields such as fashion design, communication strategy, design, graphic arts, media, digital, audiovisual, culture, and luxury. Through its diverse educational offerings, AD Education aims to foster talent and innovation within the creative industries.
ProduceShop
Private Equity Round in 2020
ProduceShop is a Swiss e-commerce platform that specializes in the manufacture and retail of home furnishings, gardening, and fitness equipment. It serves customers across several European countries, including Switzerland, Italy, France, Germany, and Spain. The company offers a diverse range of products, including indoor and outdoor furniture, children's toys, and various accessories. Its inventory features items such as sofas, chairs, beds, lighting, and bathroom furniture, catering to different environments like swimming pools, gardens, beaches, and offices. By providing these products from its own brands as well as third-party brands, ProduceShop aims to help customers acquire quality items at competitive prices.
Neopharmed Gentili
Acquisition in 2018
Neopharmed Gentili is an Italian pharmaceutical group. Neopharmed Gentili is one of the most important player in the Italian pharmaceutical market. Over the years, the company expanded its business through partnership and acquisitions, which contributed to develop its product portfolio and strengthen its presence in strategic therapeutic areas. In particular, in 2017, the company took over the Italian branch of the Belgian company Therabel Gienne Pharma and established a partnership with Teva Pharmaceuticals for marketing and development of the portfolio in the respiratory area.
Autovia Padana
Private Equity Round in 2017
Autovia Padana is a company based in Tortona, Italy, that leases and operates motorways, specifically the A21 Piacenza-Cremona-Brescia motorway, which connects Turin to Brescia. Incorporated in 2015, it is a subsidiary of S.A.T.A.P. The company provides a variety of services to enhance the travel experience for motorists, including online payment options, traffic information, toll management, and roadside assistance. Additionally, it ensures accessibility for customers with disabilities and offers facilities for refuelling, refreshment, and relaxation along the motorway.
3 New
Acquisition in 2017
Tre Solar is a joint venture between Ardian and the Tozzi Group, specialised in the development of renewable energy production, and acts with the aim to invest into renewable energy plants using solar and biomass as sources, in Italy.
Dedalus
Acquisition in 2016
Dedalus Spa, established in Florence in 1990, is a prominent Italian healthcare IT systems company focused on developing clinical and administrative software for public and private hospitals and laboratories. The company has made significant strides in the healthcare sector by integrating various companies since 2006, aiming to reduce market fragmentation and enhance its research and development capabilities. Dedalus offers over 200 products, including solutions for diagnostic imaging and hospital-territory integration systems, and is active in nearly all Italian regions, promoting interoperability among healthcare providers such as hospitals and general practitioners. Its innovative software facilitates the exchange of essential patient data throughout all life stages, optimizing administrative management and improving healthcare delivery. Since 2009, Dedalus has also pursued international expansion, highlighting its commitment to becoming a key player in the global healthcare IT market.
TimeOne
Acquisition in 2016
Created in 2016, TimeOne is a marketing services group formed from two online marketing specialists, Public-Idées and Place des Leads. The group’s core offering is to provide content and data solutions. With a well-established reputation in prescriptive marketing and a common technological base (DMP), TimeOne is founded on innovation and realized through research and development. TimeOne offers a comprehensive range of online marketing solutions: Programmatic, Native, Performance, digital Marketplace, Publishing and Mobile. The company has a presence in France, in the United-Kingdom, in Spain, Italy, South Africa, Asia and South America.
Laboratoires Anios
Acquisition in 2013
Laboratoires Anios, established in 1898, specializes in the production of disinfection and cleaning products, primarily serving hospitals, clinics, and the healthcare sector. The company also extends its reach to the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, agrifood industries, and local authorities related to accommodation and catering. With a workforce of 700 employees, Laboratoires Anios operates two production sites in France, along with facilities in Italy, Turkey, and Argentina. The company is equipped with a 1,000 square meter Research Centre located in Northern France. Laboratoires Anios manufactures an impressive 120,000 bottles daily and maintains a customer base of approximately 12,000 professional clients across France and more than 80 other countries. Their product range includes disinfectants, antiseptics, detergents, and cleaning solutions, all designed to combat a broad spectrum of microbes, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores.
Ceva Santé Animale
Debt Financing in 2012
Ceva Santé Animale S.A. specializes in the research, development, production, and marketing of veterinary pharmaceuticals and vaccines for both companion and farm animals. The company provides a diverse range of products, including treatments for behavior, cardiology, nephrology, dermatology, locomotion, parasitology, and reproduction management for companion animals. For farm animals, Ceva offers anti-infective products, vaccines, and reproductive management solutions for cattle, sheep, goats, swine, and poultry. Additionally, the company has developed tools such as the Ceva Lung Program, a mobile application that helps manage lung health in livestock. Established in 1988 and headquartered in Libourne, France, Ceva operates pharmaceutical and research facilities in various countries, including Canada, Brazil, Italy, Hungary, the United States, Japan, Mexico, China, and Canada. The company is actively involved in global welfare initiatives, collaborating with local organizations to enhance animal health and welfare.
Novotema
Acquisition in 2012
Novotema is a manufacturer based in Villongo, Italy, specializing in rubber molds and elastomer components. The company serves various industries, including automotive, chemical processes, home furnishings, mobility, gas control, and oil and gas. With a workforce of approximately 160 employees, Novotema offers a wide range of products, such as pneumatic and hydraulic seals, cable glands, bellows, membrane gaskets, lip seals, v-rings, o-rings, diaphragms, and washers. Additionally, Novotema provides technical consultancy, component design, finite element analysis simulation, and surface treatment services. The company has established itself as a leader in both national and international markets through years of experience and rigorous quality reviews from certification bodies and clients.
KOS Group
Private Equity Round in 2010
KOS Group is Italian healthcare group that operates in the area of social health, residential care for chronic illnesses, rehabilitation and mental health services, and management of medical equipment and diagnostic centres. It has over 76 dedicated facilities comprising of 7200 beds, including nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, hospitals, and mental health clinics. Additionally, the group has an international presence through its diagnostics & cancer care services unit in the UK and India.
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