Backing digital entrepreneurs with scale-up funding
The Growth team targets profitable fast-growing companies in continental Europe that are benefiting from digital transformation and disrupting the traditional value chain in their sector. We leverage our large entrepreneur network and more than 20 years of experience to build leading digital enterprises with strategic value, typically committing €20m-€50m to each transaction alongside the founders in a trusting, committed partnership.
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120+
investments since 1998
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10
investments realized in non-French companies
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25+
portfolio companies
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.
Our mission is to support the entrepreneurs who are driving the digital transformation in their industry and building the major international companies of tomorrow.
Head of Growth & Senior Managing Director
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Director - Data & Technology
Senior Investment Manager
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Our portfolio
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Meeting with our entrepreneurs
This year we have renewed with our tradition and remained faithful to our purpose which is to support entrepreneurs.
In a relaxed setting, our Growth team invited its network of entrepreneurs to share a friendly moment in Paris. Alexis Saada, Head of Growth, Ardian, was on-hand to kick-start the party and to greet everyone.
Building a European e-commerce champion
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Growth Growth stories
When risk management meets growth: in conversation with Optimind
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Growth Growth stories
Here Romain Chiudini, Managing Director in the Growth team at Ardian and Michael Glover discuss their plans to capitalize on the worldwide potential...
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Growth Growth stories
In June 2021, Ardian Growth became the first external investor in Translated. The company, founded by Isabelle Andrieu and Marco Trombetti in Rome in...
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Growth Growth stories
H2 Pharma, France's leading pharmaceutical manufacturer for generic products
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Growth Growth stories
PROTEOR, an expert in custom-made orthopedic equipment
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Growth Growth stories
Growth team backs next-generation e-commerce player
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Growth Growth stories
From brick-and-mortar parapharmacy market to online experience
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Growth Growth stories
"Entrepreneurial Journeys", a podcast from Ardian
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Buyout, Expansion, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Growth, Ardian Growth stories
Ardian and Neotys: an entrepreneur-friendly support to accelerate expansion in the United States
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Growth Growth stories Market watch
2020 is a year most will wish to forget. Covid-19 has provided few wins for anyone. Yet, while many businesses have struggled to operate under the...
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Growth Market watch
In conversation with Ivalua
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Growth Growth stories
Our latest publications
Ardian Corporate Brochure
Ardian is a world-leading private investment house that operates globally from a network of 19 offices and manages or advises $166 billion of assets on behalf of more than 1,650 clients.
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Ardian 2023 Integrated Report
This year’s Integrated Report was conceived in collaboration with Ardian’s Millennial Committee, the body composed of 18 members representing the company’s younger generation. The report draws on their insights, experience and enthusiasm in the presentation of strategic global topics for Ardian as well as key initiatives undertaken within the company.
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Our next events
The AI imperative: rethinking Alternative Investment
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Paris
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