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  • Ariane
    Growth

    Ariane Systems

    France

    Software

    Exited

    Software

    Ariane Systems is the world’s leading provider of self-check-in / check-out technology solutions for the hospitality industry. Founded in 2001 by Michel Lavandier and Laurent Cardot, Ariane now has more than 2,500 installations running at hotel properties in over 20 countries. Numerous hotel chains utilize Ariane’s electronic kiosk, mobile and web solutions to streamline the check-in/out process. These include B&B Hotels, Choice Hotels, Scandic, Mövenpick, Park Inn, Radisson Blu, and Louvre Hotels among others. With corporate headquarters based in Paris, France, Ariane Systems maintains regional offices in North America, UK, Germany, Spain, Benelux, Scandinavia, and the Middle East.

We had many conversations with private equity funds but the one that stood out was with the Ardian Growth team because they really understood our business and, like us, they had a truly long-term vision of how Kapten & Son could develop.

Johannes Theobald Co-founder of Kapten & Son

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