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Real EstateProject Cristobal
Spain
ResidentialResidentialCristóbal de Moura is a 347-bed purpose-built student accommodation asset located in Barcelona’s dynamic 22@ innovation district. Designed to offer a premium living experience, the residence features high-quality amenities including a cinema room, gym, yoga studio, swimming pool, and dedicated study areas. Alongside the student residence, the site also includes approximately 3,800 sqm of timber-framed office space, contributing to its mixed-use appeal. Originally initiated in 2018, the project was acquired by Henderson Park and Hines in 2019, with construction starting in 2021 and completion achieved in January 2024 under the Aparto brand. Since opening, the asset has maintained a very high occupancy, underscoring the strong demand for student accommodation in Barcelona. Built to meet the highest international standards in terms of both quality and sustainability, Cristóbal de Moura represents a successful response to the growing need for modern, well-located student housing in supply-constrained urban environments.
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Co-InvestmentThrive
USA
Business servicesBusiness servicesThrive is an IT Managed services provider ("MSP") to small and medium-sized businesses ("SMB") focused on cybersecurity, cloud management, and outsourced managed IT services.
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Co-InvestmentBarnes
USA
IndustrialsIndustrialsBarnes (NYSE:B) is a publicly traded holding company operating across two distinct divisions: Aerospace and Industrials. Barnes Aerospace make precision parts and systems used in airplanes, such as engines and turbines both for Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEM”) and Aftermarket. Barnes Industrials produce specialized tools and components used in manufacturing. These products help factories operate more efficiently, like molds for plastics or automation equipment for robotics.
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Ardian SemiconductorSynergie Cad
France
Technology, Media and TelecomTechnology, Media and TelecomFounded in 1986 and based in Carros, France, Synergie Cad specializes in the development of advanced test interface solutions enabling leading semiconductor companies to optimize the testing and validation of their complex chip designs. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and customization, across a wide range of semiconductor applications, Synergie Cad has established itself as a trusted partner to a diverse range of customers globally.
Synergie CAD has built a unique business model around the testing consumable value chain by leveraging its longstanding and deep process know-how in PCB manufacturing to become a one-stop-shop player in the semiconductor testing market, providing product and services all along the wafer manufacturing process, having a global presence with 18 locations spread across 4 continents. -
InfrastructureHeathrow
United-Kingdom
AirportAirportHeathrow is the UK’s international gateway and the largest airport in Europe – connecting to 234 destinations in over 85 nations and regions. The airport welcomes over 200,000 passengers on roughly 1,300 flights each day, and serves as Britain’s hub for trade, tourism and investment. It is the largest port in the UK by value and a vital enabler of UK economic growth. It is also the largest single-site employer in the UK with more than 90,000 people working at Heathrow.
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Press releases
- Ardian increases stake in Heathrow to 32.6%
- Ardian to acquire an additional 10% stake in Heathrow
- Ardian becomes Heathrow’s largest shareholder as acquisition completes
- Ardian enters into revised agreement with Ferrovial to acquire a 22.6% stake in Heathrow
- Ardian enters into agreement with Ferrovial to acquire a 15% stake in Heathrow
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BuyoutRobot Coupe + Magimix
France
Food and IngredientsFood and IngredientsFounded in 1961 in the French region of Burgundy, Robot-Coupe is the undisputed global market leader in premium benchtop equipment for professional use. Robot-Coupe has become a must-have in all professional kitchens, leveraging its superior brand image and value proposition. Its products are known for their reliability, durability, adaptability, reparability, easy-to-use features and Made-in-France quality. The company is present in over 130 countries and serves more than 7,000 distributors and importers across the world, with leading market shares in its core geographies (namely the US, France, Australia and the UK).
Magimix was created in 1971 by leveraging Robot-Coupe’s expertise and focuses on premium small kitchen appliances for domestic use. This iconic brand is an industry leader in food preparation equipment such as food processors, blenders, juicers and coffee machines. The company primarily operates in France, the UK and the Netherlands, and serves a diversified customer base of specialized retailers, department stores and independent retailers, supported by a strong online presence.
Magimix was sold to Lavafields, a Franco-Belgian producer and distributor of high-quality household appliances, on September 30th 2025.