Ardian overview
Ardian related stories
Why co-investment funds will likely remain a private equity niche
Despite rampant LP appetite for co-investments, commingled funds in this space face natural barriers to their growth, including a more limited investor base and the need for extensive GP networks.
The secrets to being the perfect co-investment partner
A well-thought-out strategy can put you first in line as the partner of choice for your favourite GPs, according to participants at PEI's latest sponsored co-investment roundtable.
Do NAV loans really destroy the raison d'être of limited partnerships?
NAV loans for LP distributions were a hot topic – some might say even a spicy one – at an industry gathering in Paris this week.
Pressure from LPs among the factors facilitating exits, European dealmakers say
Dealmakers from Blackstone, Bain Capital, Schroders Capital, Oakley Capital and Battery Ventures discuss the current exit environment.
Taiwan Life commits $53m to private equity
The Taiwan-based insurance company has backed three buyout funds.
Secondaries’ first-half slip
While H1 2024 did not see a large-scale fund close, several vehicles with hefty targets remain in market.
Ardian targets European semiconductors in newest platform
The French asset manager will seek at least €1bn for its debut semiconductor fund, PEI understands.
Ardian contact information
Offices
20, Place Vendôme, Paris, 75001, FranceContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mr. Alexis Saada | Job titleManaging Director and Head of Growth | LocationParis, France | Email  ----- |
| Mr. Amor Boufath | Job titleDirector, Asset Management | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email -------- |
| Mr. Artjom Jalosa | Job titleDirector, Secondaries and Primaries | LocationFrankfurt, Germany | Email ------ |
| Ms. Candice Brenet | Job titleHead of Sustainability and Member of Executive Committee Operations | LocationParis, France | Email ---------- |
Ardian fund commitments
Known fund commitments : 174
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager -------- | Commitment dateJun 2022 | Commitment size- | |
| -------- | Manager ------ | Commitment dateMar 2024 | Commitment size -------- |
| ------- | Manager ----- | Commitment dateApr 2024 | Commitment size ------ |
Ardian funds managed
Funds in market: 5
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
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Fund size ----- | Open date- | Strategy ---------- | |
| ----- | Fund size ------- | Open dateOct 2023 | Strategy -------- |
| ------ | Fund size -------- | Open date- | Strategy ----- |
Closed funds: 91
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size ------- | Close dateJun 2024 | Strategy ----------- | |
| ------ | Fund size ------- | Close dateMay 2024 | Strategy ------- |
| ---------- | Fund size -------- | Close dateNov 2022 | Strategy ------- |