The flexible alternative to bank lending
The Private Credit team provides non-bank financing solutions to European mid-cap companies. We offer a full range of flexible funding solutions across the entire capital structure and work closely with private equity sponsors and business owners to understand the specific needs and growth plans of the companies involved. Frequently, our private credit fund will commit additional funding lines to support future acquisitions and growth opportunities.
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$11BN
Managed or advised
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164+
deals executed by Ardian since 2005 and 128 exits
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26+
investment professionals
In Conversation with Ardian | The enduring appeal of European Private Credit
In this conversation, Mark Brenke, Member of the Executive Committee and Head of Private Credit, sits down with Michael Bane, Head of Americas Investor Relations and Senior Managing Director in New York, to in the ever-increasing investor interest in European Private Credit.
The Team
The Private Credit team has a multi-local investment team of 26, based in London, Paris, and Frankfurt.
"We focus on providing innovative financing solutions to exciting mid-market companies and acting as a true partner for growth."
Member of the Executive Committee & Head of Private Credit
Deputy Head of Private Credit & Senior Managing Director
Co-Head of Private Credit France & Managing Director
Co-Head of Private Credit France & Managing Director
Head of Private Credit DACH & Managing Director
Head of Private Credit UK & Managing Director
Managing Director
Managing Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Senior Investment Manager
Investment Manager
Investment Manager
Senior Portfolio Associate
Portfolio Associate
Analyst
Analyst
Analyst
I-TRACING | A strategic leap to global expansion
What sets Ardian Private Credit apart in a growing competitive market?
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Private Credit Inside Ardian
Deployment of the fifth-generation fund is on schedule and planning has begun to raise its successor.
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Private Credit Market watch
Ardian Private Debt’s financing agreement with cybersecurity company I‑TRACING was one of its first to include financial incentives for the borrower...
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Private Credit Growth stories
Covid-19 dislocation has been a litmus test for the resilience of private debt portfolios and the ability of managers to support companies through a...
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Private Credit Market watch
Private Debt providers widen the funding options for sponsors
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Private Credit Growth stories
Before Covid-19 it seemed there was no stopping private debt expansion across Europe. Lockdown, however, has sparked a bifurcation in the market...
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Private Credit Market watch
In conversation with Alpega
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Private Credit Growth stories
How flexible funding unlocks growth opportunities
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Private Credit Growth stories
Best ESG Investment Fund - ESG Investing UK
The Private Credit team has been awarded the “Best ESG Investment Fund - Specialist Fixed Income” by ESG Investing UK.
European Private Markets Fund Manager of the Year 2024
In November 2024, Ardian has won the “European Private Markets Fund Manager of the Year 2024” (AuM of more than €100bn) at the Funds Europe Awards 2024 in London.
European Asset Management Firm of the Year 2024
In November 2024, Ardian has won the “European Asset Management Firm of the Year 2024” at the Funds Europe Awards 2024 in London.
ESG Manager of the Year 2024
In October 2024, Ardian was awarded “IJ Global ESG Asset Manager of the Year,” at the IJ Global Awards 2024.
Grands Prix - Private Equity Magazine
In June 2022, the Private Credit team was awarded the prize of best private debt lender in the “Large” category at the Private Equity Magazine “Grands Prix”.
Our latest publications
Ardian Corporate Brochure
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Ardian 2024 Integrated Report
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Ardian 2023 Integrated Report
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