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.

The team
Growth investments

  • $1BN

    of assets managed or advised

  • 50%

    of investments made in non-French companies

  • 100+

    investments since 1998

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.

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

Alexis Saada

Head of Growth & Senior Managing Director

Romain Chuidini

Romain Chiudini

Managing Director

Geoffroy de la Grandière

Geoffroy de la Grandière

Managing Director

Frédéric Quéru

Frédéric Quéru

Managing Director

Florian Dupont

Florian Dupont

Director

Pierre Schaeffer

Pierre Schaeffer

Director

Romain Grellier

Romain Grellier

Director - Data & Technology

Alexandra Da Silva

Alexandra Da Silva

Senior Investment Manager

Olivier Roy

Olivier Roy

Senior Investment Manager

Léa Chaplain

Léa Wolff

Investment Manager

Solène Hamouda

Solène Hamouda

Investment Manager

Noa Amzallag

Noa Amzallag

Analyst

Sophie Meyer

Sophie Meyer

Analyst

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"Entrepreneurial Journeys", a podcast from Ardian

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European Asset Management Firm of the Year 2024

In November 2024, Ardian has won the “European Asset Management Firm of the Year 2024” at the Funds Europe Awards 2024 in London.

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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.

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ESG Manager of the Year 2024

In October 2024, Ardian was awarded “IJ Global ESG Asset Manager of the Year,” at the IJ Global Awards 2024.

Our latest publications

Ardian Corporate Brochure

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Ardian 2023 Integrated Report

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Business enquiries

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