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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17
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16
exits
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BuyoutPhotonis
France
IndustrialsExited
IndustrialsPhotonis is an international high-tech group, headquartered in Merignac (France) specialising in photo sensor technology. It is a world leader in the design and manufacture of state-of-the-art image intensifier tubes for space, research, defence and commercial applications. In 2010, the group employed approximately 1,000 people operates in 5 factories based in France, Netherland, USA and Mexico.
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