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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BuyoutInula
Belgium
Healthcare & life scienceHealthcare & life scienceInula Group was created following the merger of Pranarôm and HerbalGem, two pioneering laboratories specialized in natural therapies, founded in 1985 and 1986 respectively. Inula is a key player in the herbal remedies market, specializing in fast growing sub-sectors such as aromatherapy, gemmotherapy and Bach flowers, through three brands: Pranarôm, HerbalGem and Biofloral. Thanks to its strong scientific approach and the quality of its products, the Group has experienced significant growth over the past years and is now present in more than 25 countries, with leading positions in France, Belgium, Spain, Italy and the USA.
