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

Technology
Ardian’s Buyout Technology Team leverages its deep expertise and long-term experience within the technology sector to identify attractive investment opportunities spanning both vertical and horizontal software solutions, IT services, industrial technologies and associated business models. Our portfolio features prominent investments, including a world-leading healthcare software group and a leading European provider of digital technology services.
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€3.4bn
invested since inception, 25 transactions
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Buyout
Photonis
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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