Essential infrastructure: connecting today for tomorrow
Ardian Infrastructure is an international leader in essential infrastructures.
Innovation is key to increase the operational efficiency of the infrastructure itself, but it also enables to improve its environmental and societal impact. We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our infrastructure investments in line with global climate change agreements. As part of our commitment, we are developing a major renewable energy portfolio and introducing energy efficiency policies in all portfolio companies.
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$21bn
of AUM
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55+
investments since 2005
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€1Bn+
capacity of equity per deal
An international leader in infrastructure
We invest in essential infrastructure, working closely with an international network of industrial partners. We have completed a series of strategically important transactions in Europe and the Americas, becoming the second-largest owner of toll roads in the world, an airport operator serving more than 74m passengers a year, and a renewable energy producer with over 3.5GW of installed capacity.
Effective and inclusive stakeholder engagement
The assets we own are essential to the prosperity of communities and countries. High-quality transport networks, fast and stable telecommunications, reliable and sustainable sources of energy and health services are vital for economic and social development. We build trusting relationships with public and private stakeholders to support sustainable development that brings broad social benefits.
Anticipating the future of infrastructure: digital for climate
We lead our sector in researching the opportunities that digitalization creates in our asset class. The market is facing technological disruption as physical assets are combined with digital services to create new propositions. This changes both the way people access the essential infrastructure around them, and the means of value creation for investors and communities.
Towards a sustainable vision for infrastructure
In line with Ardian’s long-term commitment to invest responsibly and sustainably, our team is constantly exploring how to help improve the impact of infrastructure on the environment and reduce carbon emissions through technological innovation, energy efficiency, increased use of green power, etc. As part of this asset management work stream, we support all our management teams in undertaking measurable carbon reduction initiatives.
We are invested in the Energy Transition
With Hy24 and portfolio company Geosel we are invested in the energy transition!
Discover how Pierre-Etienne Franc and Laurent Fayollas are unlocking the future of global investment in the hydrogen economy to reach net zero by 2050.
And see how we're already making that transition with Geosel, an Ardian Infrastructure portfolio company, from oil to hydrogen storage in the beautiful land of Manosque, France.
Our Scope

We target high quality transportation networks such as toll roads, airports and rail-lines.

We are a major energy player and active in the full energy supply chain with a strong commitment to sustainable energy.

We target the entire range of telecom infrastructures including mobile and fiber networks, cell towers and data centers.
The team
Ardian Infrastructure has more than 60 investment professionals based in Paris, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Luxembourg, New York and Santiago de Chile. They operate as a single team on transactions across Europe and the Americas.
"Ardian is more than a financial investor in infrastructure. We have the scale and expertise of a leading industrial player, with a deep understanding of how digitalization and climate change are transforming our asset class."

Member of the Executive Committee and Head of Infrastructure at Ardian

Ardian Global Infrastructure Deputy Head, Hy24 President

Co-Head of Infrastructure Americas

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Co-Head of Infrastructure Europe

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Head of Asset Management - Infrastructure

Head of Infrastructure Germany, Benelux & Northern Europe

Chief Investment Officer Infrastructure & Senior Managing Director

Chief Operating Officer Infrastructure & Senior Managing Director

Senior Managing Director Infrastructure - Energy Transition

Head of Infrastructure Financing & Senior Managing Director

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Hy24 is the world’s first true clean hydrogen infrastructure investment platform.
Hy24 is a joint venture between Ardian, Europe’s largest private investment house with managed assets of c. $140 billion, and FiveT Hydrogen, a new investment manager specialized purely on clean hydrogen investments. We combine Ardian’s premier infrastructure fund management record with FiveT’s unparalleled hydrogen expertise and network. We will scale up the global hydrogen economy through first-mover investment opportunities perfectly aligned with the universal ESG agenda.
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Using data analysis tools such as Air Carbon, we intend to transform the way we analyze the companies across all sectors and help them accelerate their transition to less carbon-intensive ways of operating.”

Towards a carbon neutral future. A transformational investment opportunity with Nevel
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Infrastructure Growth stories

REPLAY | The Fight for a Net-Zero Aviation, The Augmented Infrastructure Part III - November 9, 2022
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Infrastructure, Sustainability Vision Studies Responsible finance

The Fight for a Net-Zero Aviation - The Augmented Infrastructure Part III
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Infrastructure, Sustainability Studies Industry Responsible finance Vision

Investing In Climate Action: The Case For Hydrogen
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Infrastructure, Sustainability Industry Responsible finance

Why Health and Safety is a question of culture
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Infrastructure, Sustainability Industry Responsible finance

FOCUS ON MÍLA - Ardian partners with Iceland’s national telecoms network
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Infrastructure Growth stories

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Sustainability, Buyout, Expansion, Infrastructure, Investor Relations Responsible finance

Invested in the Energy Transition
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Sustainability, Infrastructure, Investor Relations Responsible finance

Biodiversity: the next big challenge for transport companies
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Infrastructure, Sustainability Industry Responsible finance

Wintics Cityvision: artificial intelligence at the heart of future mobility
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Infrastructure Industry In the Eye of Vision Responsible finance
Ardian and ENEL X, a successful partnership in the battery energy storage market
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Infrastructure Industry

2022 ESG Infrastructure Equity Investor - IJ Global
In October 2022; Ardian has been awarded “2022 ESG Infrastructure Equity Investor” at the IJGlobal ESG Awards.

Sustainable Investor of the Year, Global - Infrastructure Investor
In March 2022, Ardian Infrastructure won the award of Sustainable Investor of the Year, Global, by Infrastructure Investor.

Innovator Investor of the Year, Global - Infrastructure Investor
In March 2022, Ardian Infrastructure won the award of Innovator Investor of the Year, Global, by Infrastructure Investor.

Energy Investor of the Year, Europe - Infrastructure Investor
In March 2022, Ardian Infrastructure won the award of Energy Investor of the Year, Europe, by Infrastructure Investor.
Our latest publications
Investing in Climate Action: The Case for Hydrogen
Ardian believes large-scale hydrogen investments must be secured to accelerate the energy transition. In this publication, experts from industry, finance, and government, explore the necessary next steps to unlock the potential of hydrogen as a critical component of the energy transition.
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Corporate Document | Ardian Infrastructure
FIFTEEN YEARS AT THE HEART OF INFRASTRUCTURE.
Infrastructure has become a critical asset class for investors seeking consistent long-term returns. Essential infrastructure investments offer protection from infl ation and ensure that balance sheet liabilities, such as life insurance and pension payments, are covered.
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The Augmented Infrastructure: digital for climate?
At the third edition of Paris Infraweek, Ardian held a conference focusing on the impact of digital technology on worldwide CO2 emissions. On this occasion, Ardian Infrastructure and Fabernovel released the follow-up of the "The Augmented Infrastructure" study on the issue of “digital for climate”. Read the new Study!
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