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

Food Value Chain
The global market for food ingredients and additives is undergoing significant transformation, driven by population growth and the expansion of both premium products and discounters. This has led to a rising demand for natural, sustainable, functional, healthy, and environmentally-friendly solutions, reshaping the way companies in the sector operate. Ardian brings over two decades of successful investment in the Food Value Chain, supported by a strong ecosystem of partners and senior advisers. Our portfolio includes producers of bakery products, clean-label specialty ingredients, equipment manufacturers, and natural fruit and plant-based additives.
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€2.5bn
invested since inception, 18 transactions
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Buyout
Prosol Group - Grand Frais
France
Consumer goods and servicesConsumer goods and servicesProsol is the French fresh food category killer, and for the past 30 years has had the mission to supply high quality, fresh and diverse products with the best value for money proposition. The company controls the entire value chain, from sourcing products to operating stores. The company operates today more than 300 stores through 4 core banners, Grand Frais (Prosol operates the fruits & vegetables, dairy and fish & seafood shelves, while the butchery and grocery shelves are handled by specialized partners), fresh, Banco Fresco and mon-marché.fr. The company establishes solid and durable direct partnerships with producers, without intermediaries, and supports them in improving their methods, aiming for an agriculture more respectful of soils and biodiversity. Its mastery of ultra-fast logistics guarantees the freshness and taste of the products in stores, in their traditional market hall concept.
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