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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100+
investments and over 320 build-ups since 1997

Health & Wellness
The sector benefits from long-term, secular growth trends such as: an aging population, rapid technological advancements, an increased focus on well-being, and the spread of chronic diseases. Our team invests across the value chain, from drug development to care delivery, identifying opportunities that improve patient outcomes at every stage.
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€3.8bn
invested since inception, 20 transactions
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Buyout
Lima Corporate
Italy
IndustrialsExited
IndustrialsLimacorporate is a global leader in the design, production and distribution of orthopaedic devices. Founded by the Lualdi family in 1945, the group has now 600 employers and three production facilities in Italy. In 2011 it had revenues of 117 million euros, 66% of which was generated in markets outside of Italy. The strategic growth plan for Limacorporate SpA is focused on the further international expansion of the Group and on the enlargement of its existing product portfolio.
Deal team