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.
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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 Paris
Costockage
Acquisition in 2024
Costockage SAS operates an online marketplace that facilitates the connection between individuals seeking storage space and those offering available storage options. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company has pioneered the concept of personal custody, extending the collaborative economy into the realm of storage solutions. Its peer-to-peer platform enables users to rent and share physical storage space directly, allowing idle space owners to monetize their excess capacity while providing users with more affordable storage options. This innovative approach helps meet the demand for flexible storage solutions in a cost-effective manner.
Cérélia
Acquisition in 2019
Cérélia Group is a Paris-based producer of fresh and ready-to-bake dough products. The company offers a diverse range of items, including rolled pie dough, pizza dough, pastries, cake batter, and organic dough. Cérélia markets its products both under private labels and its own brands, Croustipate and Pop! Bakery. With a commitment to quality and innovation, the company operates four production plants and employs around 650 people, distributing its products globally.
Cyrus Conseil
Private Equity Round in 2018
Cyrus Conseil SAS, established in 1989 and headquartered in Paris, France, is an independent wealth management firm that specializes in providing advisory services, asset management, and real estate investment solutions. The company manages over €2 billion in assets and serves nearly 2,300 clients, including entrepreneurs, senior executives, and affluent families. With a team of 135 employees, Cyrus Conseil offers a comprehensive range of services designed to help clients invest their wealth safely and efficiently. These services include asset management strategies, financial investment advice, real estate investment advisory, and family wealth management, positioning the firm as a trusted partner for individuals seeking expert financial guidance.
Hawk by TabMo
Venture Round in 2016
Hawk by TabMo goes one for all : Omnichannel programmatic platform for agencies and advertisers. Since 2014, Hawk by TabMo has built its own & operated omnichannel programmatic full stack platform. Based in London, Paris, Montpellier (South of France), New York, Cologne, Frankfurt & Hamburg we define ourselves as new generation omnichannel programmatic technology for agencies and advertisers, enabling them to access premium publishers inventory through deals, and leverage audience data from trusted and selected partners. Contact us on TabMo.io
Clever Age
Venture Round in 2015
Clever Age, established in 2001, operates as a media service agency focused on providing comprehensive digital production solutions. Headquartered in Paris with additional offices in Lyon, Bordeaux, and Nantes, the company is driven by core values of independence, competitive intelligence, and a commitment to research and development. Its team of experienced consultants possesses in-depth knowledge of various market solutions, including content management systems and technical frameworks such as PHP, Java, and .Net. This expertise allows Clever Age to navigate the complexities of the IT landscape, accurately assess the capabilities of different products, and recommend solutions that offer the best return on investment. The company specializes in interactive communication, technical architecture, production infrastructure, and web hosting services, catering primarily to small and medium-sized enterprises seeking effective digital experiences.
Saaswedo
Private Equity Round in 2015
Saaswedo S.A.S. is a software provider based in Paris, France, specializing in SaaS solutions for the telecommunications industry. Founded in 2007, the company offers a management dashboard called mytem360, which delivers critical decision-making information for telecom operations, and DATALERT, an application designed to help users monitor and manage their mobile consumption data. Saaswedo also provides solutions for financial management of telecom costs, lifecycle management, and park management. With a strong focus on research and development, the company collaborates with prominent technology partners to enhance its offerings. It distributes its solutions through a network of approximately twenty partners across Europe and the United States, including major telecom carriers, thereby enabling clients to effectively manage their telecom policies and optimize costs. Saaswedo operates as a subsidiary of Consotel SA following its acquisition of SPBM, the company's former name.
Spie Batignolles
Private Equity Round in 2014
Spie Batignolles is a French construction company founded in 1846 and based in Paris. It specializes in a wide range of services, including construction, civil engineering, public works, energy infrastructure, and property development. The company offers finishing services such as structural works, thermal insulation, and internal fit-outs, along with civil engineering solutions involving engineered structures and urban infrastructure. Additionally, Spie Batignolles provides electrical engineering, multi-technical maintenance, and various foundation services, including piling and diaphragm walls. Its capabilities extend to road construction, piping work solutions, and excavation services such as demolition and concrete treatments. The firm also engages in real estate development and concession services, supporting both local and international projects. In 1968, it changed its name from Société de Construction des Batignolles to Spie Batignolles.
Streamezzo
Series C in 2007
Streamezzo S.A. develops media mobile products and solutions. Its solutions enable telecom operators, broadcasters, media companies, content providers, and service providers to design, develop, debug, and deploy services on cellular networks. The company’s products include Rich Media Software Suite, which comprise Rich Media Client that enables mobile users to access media services, such as interactive Mobile TV, widgets, portals, and multimedia services; Rich Media Server, an application server that enables to deploy media services; Workbench, an integrated multimedia authoring suite; Service Manager, a back-end solution that enables mobile administrators and marketers to manage and customize media mobile service; and Broadcast, which enables users to deliver mobile TV over broadcast networks. Its solutions comprise Interactive Mobile TV for interactive services; Music Jukebox for over-the-air music downloading; on-device portal for text, image, audio, and video combined information on a mobile portal; Event Microsite for mobile marketing; Dynamic User Interface, which enables to give customers direct access to specific services and applications; and online interactive communication solutions. The company also offers professional services. Streamezzo was founded in 2004 and is based in Paris, France.
Streamezzo
Series B in 2006
Streamezzo S.A. develops media mobile products and solutions. Its solutions enable telecom operators, broadcasters, media companies, content providers, and service providers to design, develop, debug, and deploy services on cellular networks. The company’s products include Rich Media Software Suite, which comprise Rich Media Client that enables mobile users to access media services, such as interactive Mobile TV, widgets, portals, and multimedia services; Rich Media Server, an application server that enables to deploy media services; Workbench, an integrated multimedia authoring suite; Service Manager, a back-end solution that enables mobile administrators and marketers to manage and customize media mobile service; and Broadcast, which enables users to deliver mobile TV over broadcast networks. Its solutions comprise Interactive Mobile TV for interactive services; Music Jukebox for over-the-air music downloading; on-device portal for text, image, audio, and video combined information on a mobile portal; Event Microsite for mobile marketing; Dynamic User Interface, which enables to give customers direct access to specific services and applications; and online interactive communication solutions. The company also offers professional services. Streamezzo was founded in 2004 and is based in Paris, France.
Sparus Software
Series A in 2005
Sparus Software is a Paris-based independent software vendor specializing in mobile device management solutions. The company develops and markets the EveryWAN Mobility Manager, a comprehensive software suite that facilitates the deployment and management of mobile handheld devices across various wireless networks, including GPRS, Edge, 3G, and WiFi. By providing these capabilities, Sparus Software aims to help enterprises manage their mobile devices more efficiently and cost-effectively, ultimately leading to reduced operating expenses.
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