Ardian is a world-leading alternative investment company founded in 1996 and led by Dominique Senequier. The firm manages or advises approximately US$180 billion in assets across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East. Majority-owned by its employees, Ardian maintains entrepreneurship at its core while delivering strong investment performance to its global client base of over 1,850 investors.
Ardian operates a truly global network with around 1,080 employees working through 19 offices worldwide, including Beijing, Frankfurt, Jersey, London, Luxembourg, Milan, New York, Paris, Singapore, and Zurich. In recent years, the firm has expanded to new locations such as Montréal, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Abu Dhabi, and Hong Kong in Asia.
The company offers a diversified range of funds covering various asset classes, including Fund of Funds (primary, early secondary, and secondary), Direct Funds such as Infrastructure, Expansion, Mid Cap Buyout, Ardian Growth, Co-Investment, and Private Debt. Ardian’s investment approach combines discipline and conviction with a long-term philosophy, focusing on delivering sustainable value and positive societal impact.