Sector expertise
We specialize in four sectors that are poised for robust and sustainable growth – Health & Wellness, the Food Value Chain, Technology, and Business Services – where our private equity expertise gives us a valuable competitive advantage. Ardian provides our portfolio companies with a strategic partner that offers in-depth market experience and an extensive network within the sector.
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120+
investments and over 320 build-ups since 1997
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BuyoutDiot-Siaci
France
Financial servicesFinancial servicesDiot-Siaci is a leading insurance and reinsurance consulting and brokerage group in France and Europe, with strong positions in Asia, the Middle East and Africa. It designs and develops innovative, tailor-made solutions for its clients, including large corporations, mid-sized companies, SMEs and professionals, in both personal insurance and property and liability insurance, in line with its CSR commitments. Diot-Siaci meets its clients’ needs across the entire value chain in property and liability insurance, social protection (health, personal protection, retirement), HR consulting and international mobility, credit insurance, surety and financing, captive management and reinsurance. The group operates worldwide through its own offices and its Diot-Siaci Global Partners network.
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BuyoutMagimix
France
Food and IngredientsExited
Food and IngredientsMagimix 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.
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BuyoutRobot Coupe
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).
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BuyoutMasco Group
Italy
Healthcare & life scienceHealthcare & life scienceMasco Group is a leading global provider of engineered solutions and services for the life sciences industry, particularly focused on the rapidly growing biologics market. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Milan, the company is specialized in high-purity water systems, bioprocessing equipment, modular off-site fabricated facilities, and a range of value-added services. With a strong track record of over 100 years, Masco Group has established significant brand recognition, particularly through its brand Stilmas. The company has expanded its portfolio through four strategic acquisitions since 2017, enhancing its capabilities in bioprocessing and modular facilities.
Masco’s solutions are critical to large biopharma companies and contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) across more than 80 countries. The company operates seven manufacturing facilities located in Europe, North America, and Asia, employing over 800 professionals and generating revenues exceeding €300 million. -
BuyoutNeopharmed Gentili
Italy
Healthcare & life scienceHealthcare & life scienceNeopharmed Gentili represents the spin-off of the primary care business of Mediolanum Farmaceutici Group and is a leading pharmaceutical company in the Italian market focused on branded prescription drugs in cardiovascular, neurology and allergo-respiratory therapeutic areas, with a portfolio of off-patent and mostly proprietary products. Its flexible and asset-light business model makes Neopharmed Gentili an attractive commercial platform with a proprietary, reliable, and specialized sales force of over 400 pharma representatives.
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BuyoutAire Network
Spain
Technology, Media and TelecomTechnology, Media and TelecomAire Networks, founded in 2002 by Raul Aledo, Miguel Tecles and Emilio Gras, is Iberia’s leading neutral B2B provider of ICT services (Data and Mobile connectivity and Cloud solutions) for resellers/alternative operators (virtual, local, national and international carriers) and corporate markets (from SMEs and large companies to hyperscalers) delivered through an extensive asset-light footprint.