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+
investments since 1998
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
DEPLOYED
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17
TRANSACTIONS
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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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BuyoutOutremertelecom
France
Technology, Media and TelecomExited
Technology, Media and TelecomFounded in 1986, Groupe Outremer Telecom has established itself as a leader of alternative telecoms operator in the regions where it operates (Martinique, Guadeloupe, Guyana, La Réunion and Mayotte), offering a full range of fixed and mobile telephone and internet access to consumers and businesses. Groupe Outremer Telecom has developed its own network infrastructure and has a single brand only. Ardian supports the group to make its various offerings increasingly convergent, develop its base of business customers and continue to come up with innovative and competitive services.
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BuyoutOdigeo
France
Consumer goods and servicesExited
Consumer goods and servicesOdigeo is one of the biggest online travel agency. It was created in 2011 after the merger of Go Voyages, Edreams and Opodo. Odigeo covers 27 countries where it has over 12 million customers. The 3 agencies will continue to operate under their own brand and will offer their customised services.
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