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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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    HSE 24

    Germany

    Technology, Media and Telecom

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    Technology, Media and Telecom

    HSE24 is a leading provider of TV home shopping in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Russia. Through its television channels HSE24, HSE24 Extra, HSE24 Trend, HSE24 Italy and Shopping Life (Russia), as well as its e-commerce platforms and mobile apps, the company sells a broad range of consumer products through multiple channels. The typical HSE24 customer is female, aged 40+, and engages in repeated purchases of products in fashion, jewellery, cosmetics and wellness, as well as home & living, and DIY. Products are sold exclusively by HSE24 and are presented in scheduled one-hour live shows.

We appreciate Ardian’s unique support on our growth path that helped us very much to become market leader and position us ideally for future growth.”

Daniel Schustermann Managing Director of Schustermann & Borenstein