Sector expertise
We specialize in four sectors that are poised for robust and sustainable growth – Food Value Chain, Health & Wellness, Applied Technologies, and Essential B2B 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+
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Applied Technologies
Ardian invests in companies powering the next wave of industrial and technological progress. As rapid digitalization, AI adoption, and the convergence of physical and digital systems reshape global industries, we back the mission‑critical businesses delivering the specialized technologies that enable smarter, more resilient, and innovation‑driven operations. Ardian partners with category leaders driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth across how industries design, build, and operate.
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€1.8bn
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BuyoutDRT
France
IndustrialsExited
IndustrialsCreated in 1932 and headquartered in Dax (France), DRT is a global leading producer of ingredients derived from plant-based chemistry, mainly from pine trees. With a turnover estimated at €500m in 2017, DRT is a truly international company with more than 80% of its business made outside of France, of which around 25% in the Americas and more than 10% in Asia. The group employs close to 1,300 people and is operating through a global footprint with four production sites located in France, two in the USA, three in India and one in China.
