Fostering sustainable value creation alongside talented entrepreneurs
The Expansion team partners with talented entrepreneurs running mid-sized companies across the major Western European economies. Drawing on 20 years’ experience in this segment, our team supports them with a pragmatic, customized approach as they accelerate their growth plans and confront their strategic challenges. We take a mid- to long-term perspective and build partnerships that create sustainable value for all stakeholders.
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$4Bn
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30+
investment professionals in 4 offices
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investments in past and current portfolio companies
Our strategy
Growing mid-size companies in all sectors
Our strategy is to invest in mid-size companies with enterprise values ranging from €100M to €500M. We target businesses with an established position in their home market, strong revenue growth and robust margins. As a generalist investor, we have experience in a wide range of sectors.
Major Eurozone economies
The team mainly invests across the major Eurozone economies (France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands and the Iberian Peninsula), as well as in Switzerland.
A mid to long term shareholder
We take a mid- to long-term perspective, typically holding our investments for 4 to 6 years, and partner with entrepreneurs, founding families or financial investors to foster sustainable value creation. As a minority or majority shareholder, we have the flexibility to support family succession, an exit by financial sponsors or spin-offs.
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The Team
Ardian Expansion has a team of 30 investment professionals based in France, Germany, Italy and Luxembourg, sharing incentive in a common European fund. Our 8 managing directors have worked together for 15 years, building a strong team culture and long-lasting professional relationships.
"Management teams want local partners, but as they look to build on their domestic strength they also want a platform for international growth. Offering both is a powerful combination."
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Our portfolio
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Expansion Inside Ardian
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Expansion Growth stories Responsible finance
From a memory solutions provider to a leader in cybersecurity, meet our portfolio company Swissbit
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Expansion Growth stories
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Expansion Growth stories
Meet Lagarrigue, the world leader in digital orthopedics
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Expansion Growth stories
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Invested in data & AI to accelerate the change
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Sustainability, Expansion, Investor Relations Responsible finance
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Sustainability, Buyout, Expansion, Infrastructure, Investor Relations Responsible finance
Constant innovation makes CCC a trophy asset
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Expansion Growth stories
A day with Gantner: a one-stop solution
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"Entrepreneurial Journeys", a podcast from Ardian
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Buyout, Expansion, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Growth, Ardian Growth stories
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Buyout, Expansion Market watch
Grands Prix - Private Equity Magazine
In June 2022, the Expansion team was awarded the prize of best investment fund in the “Mid” category at the Private Equity Magazine “Grands Prix”.
Private Equity Exchange and Awards
In November 2021, the golden prize of Private Equity Exchange and Awards was given to Ardian Expansion in the category Best French Mid & Upper Mid-Market LBO Fund.
Grand Prix Affaires 2018
Ardian received two awards at the Grand Prix 2018 of the Affaires Magazine. The Expansion and Buyout teams were named Best LBO fund with the most external growth in 2017, and Best LBO fund for their support to outperforming ETIs.
Private Equity Exchange Awards 2017
Ardian received 1 Special Distinction Award for the Best French Mid and Upper Mid Cap buyout funds and 4 awards at the Private Equity Exchange & Awards organized by Leaders League.
Our latest publications
Ardian Corporate Brochure
Ardian is a world-leading private investment house that bases its success on building long-term relationships with clients, partners and management teams to create enduring financial value alongside positive environmental and social impact.
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2021 Activity Report
Ardian is a global investment house, specializing in three broad asset classes: Private Equity, Real Assets and Credit.
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