Ardian’s 2025 Integrated Report traces the new shape of value

Mastering change…

In addition to a joint interview on the latest evolutions in the firm’s strategy between Dominique Senequier, CEO and Founder, and Mark Benedetti, Co-CEO, this year’s report features perspectives from the General Management Team on major dynamics in private markets: from the rise of private wealth to the explosive growth of the secondary market, from the renewed attractiveness of Europe to the importance of scale and diversification in the current climate.

…for lasting value

Value creation has always been at the heart of what we do. Against a backdrop of macroeconomic volatility, the ways in which investors generate value are evolving. At Ardian, we have long embraced this reality, balancing value creation with value protection. We transform companies and assets through deep operational expertise and close partnerships with entrepreneurs, guided by a long-term vision. This disciplined, hands-on approach is a defining feature of Ardian.

Strengthened by synergies across our platform, this approach extends beyond traditional levers to encompass new areas of expertise, proprietary tools and data. Through the report’s central section of ten articles, we explore these evolutions and illustrate the new shape of value. 

A year of many highlights

In fundraising, the firm raised $30 billion for ASF IX, the world's largest-ever secondaries platform, and $20 billion for its latest flagship infrastructure platform, confirming its position as the leading infrastructure investor in Europe.

In AI, the firm also continued to contribute to the debate, hosting its second Artificial Intelligence for Alternative Investment conference in Paris, this time on digital sovereignty.  

The firm’s foundation added a second pillar to its activities to support breakthrough scientific research at leading institutions. In 2025, 47% of employees donated time and/or money to the Ardian Foundation.

Ardian ended 2025 as one of the leading managers in Europe, with $200 billion of assets managed or advised.