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
Business Services
Specialized skill requirements and equipment, tight labor markets, increasing cost pressures, and growing demand for outsourcing of non-core services present attractive growth opportunities for companies that can help others optimize their operations. Moreover, the digitalization of businesses across all sectors is increasing the need for specialist service providers. All of these themes are represented in our portfolio, which includes companies providing education programming, testing & inspection services, aircraft maintenance services, and commercial insurance brokerage.
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€3.8bn
invested since inception, 22 transactions
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BuyoutExpleo
France
Business servicesBusiness servicesExpleo (former Assystem Technologies) is a leading partner in engineering, quality and digital solutions for customers in the aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial, transportation and financial services sectors. With 14,000 employees in 25 countries, Expleo is distinguished by its high level of technical know-how and proven expertise in complex and critical systems. In 2017, Expleo achieved a turnover of one billion euros.
