Fostering sustainable value creation alongside talented entrepreneurs
The Expansion team partners with talented entrepreneurs running mid-sized companies across the major Western European economies. Drawing on 20 years’ experience in this segment, our team supports them with a pragmatic, customized approach as they accelerate their growth plans and confront their strategic challenges. We take a mid- to long-term perspective and build partnerships that create sustainable value for all stakeholders.
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$8Bn
of assets managed or advised
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35
investment professionals in 3 offices
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75+
investments in past and current portfolio companies
Our strategy
Growing mid-size companies in all sectors
Our strategy is to invest in mid-size companies with Enterprise Values ranging from €100M to €500M. We target businesses with an established position in their home market, strong revenue growth and robust margins. The Ardian Expansion team will leverage its accumulated experience in 4 key sectors (IT & Technologies, Business Services, Healthcare and Value-Added Industrials) to identify leading niche players and acquire them at reasonable valuations.
Major Eurozone economies
The team mainly invests across the major Eurozone economies (France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands and the Iberian Peninsula), as well as in Switzerland.
A mid to long term shareholder
We take a mid- to long-term perspective, typically holding our investments for 4 to 6 years, and partner with entrepreneurs, founding families or financial investors to foster sustainable value creation. As a majority or minority (with strong governance rights) shareholder, we have the flexibility to support family succession, an exit by financial sponsors or spin-offs.
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The Team
Ardian Expansion has a team of 35 investment professionals based in France, Germany, and Italy, sharing incentive in a common European fund. Our 10 Managing Directors have worked together for 15 years, building a strong team culture and long-lasting professional relationships.
"Management teams want local partners, but as they look to build on their domestic strength they also want a platform for international growth. Offering both is a powerful combination."
Member of the Executive Committee, Managing Director of Ardian France & Head of Expansion
Head of Expansion Germany
Head of Expansion France
Managing Director
Managing Director
Our portfolio
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Expansion Growth stories
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Expansion, Technology & Innovation Growth stories
European Private Markets Fund Manager of the Year 2024
In November 2024, Ardian has won the “European Private Markets Fund Manager of the Year 2024” (AuM of more than €100bn) at the Funds Europe Awards 2024 in London.
Our latest publications
Ardian Corporate Brochure
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Ardian 2023 Integrated Report
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