Ardian | Growth

Backing digital entrepreneurs with scale-up funding

The Growth team of Ardian targets profitable, fast-growing companies in continental Europe that are transforming traditional value chains, especially when vertical expertise meets digital innovation. Its focus spans Digital (software and tech-enabled businesses), Expert B2B services, as well as Health & wellness. Leveraging its large entrepreneurs’ network and more than 20 years of experience, the team builds leading players by adding sustainable value through operational support, international expansion and strategic acquisition while working alongside entrepreneurs in a trusting and committed partnership.

The team
Growth investments

$1BN

of assets managed or advised
50%

of investments made in non-French companies
100+

investments and over 320 build-ups since 1997

Harnessing the power of digital transformation

Ardian Growth specializes in opportunities where digitalization is transforming market sectors, powering new services and enabling innovative ways of delivering existing propositions. We harness digitalization for our own investment activities, using data analytics, business intelligence, financial and social media sources to identify high-growth opportunities and entrepreneurs.

Major players in the entrepreneurial community

We have unrivalled connections among the digital entrepreneur communities in continental Europe many of whom are investors in our funds. We also frequently link our portfolio company founders with senior players for advice and support.

A proud record of supporting international growth

Many of our portfolio companies have strong growth potential outside their home market and for some, particularly in software and business services, the expanding US market is a key target. We provide vital support and advice to help entrepreneurs scale up outside their domestic market.

H2 Pharma, France's leading pharmaceutical manufacturer for generic products

Discover how H2 Pharma developed Europe's most modern plant in the making of non-sterile liquid pharmaceutical specialties, with Henry Hassid, founder and Executive Manager of H2 Pharma and Emilie Letellier, Quality Manager at H2 Pharma.

The Team

Ardian Growth has a team of 14 investment professionals based in Paris. They invest across France, Italy, Spain, Germany and the Benelux countries, and organize numerous networking events for entrepreneurs.

The full team

Our mission is to support the entrepreneurs who are driving the digital transformation in their industry and building the major international companies of tomorrow.

Alexis Saada

Head of Growth & Senior Managing Director

Romain Chiudini

Managing Director

Geoffroy de la Grandière

Managing Director

Frédéric Quéru

Managing Director

Florian Dupont

Director

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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.

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