The flexible alternative to bank lending

Ardian Private Credit provides non-bank financing solutions to European mid-cap companies. We offer a full range of flexible funding solutions across the entire capital structure and work closely with private equity sponsors and business owners to understand the specific needs and growth plans of the companies involved. Frequently, our private credit fund will commit additional funding lines to support future acquisitions and growth opportunities.

The team

  • $8BN

    Managed or advised

  • 150+

    deals executed by Ardian since 2005 and 120 exits

  • 25+

    investment professionals

We adapt our approach to fit each deal

As sole or majority lender on the deals we finance, we tailor each facility to the borrower’s needs and their business profile – a major contrast to bank financings and syndicates, where loan terms are far more standardized. Our local teams work quickly, giving borrowers certainty of funding as well as the flexibility to pursue growth opportunities.

A choice of products to address a wider market

Since launching in 2005 as a mezzanine-focused investor, we have extended our product range to cover the entire capital structure. This allows us to address a wide range of borrowers and business cases and gives our investors a choice of risk/return profiles to suit their positioning.

We share the same DNA as our partners

Thanks to Ardian’s roots in private equity, the Ardian Private Credit team instinctively understands the priorities of the sponsors and companies we work with. We are therefore able to adapt our funding to suit their needs – the flexibility, agility, and strategic support that we bring to the table are key parts of our offer.

The Team

Ardian Private Credit has a multi-local investment team of 25, based in London, Paris, and Frankfurt.

"We focus on providing innovative financing solutions to exciting mid-market companies and acting as a true partner for growth."

Mark Brenke Member of the Executive Committee & Head of Private Credit
Mark Brenke

Mark Brenke

Member of the Executive Committee & Head of Private Credit

Guillaume Chinardet

Guillaume Chinardet

Deputy Head of Private Credit & Senior Managing Director

Stuart Hawkins

Stuart Hawkins

Head of Private Credit UK & Managing Director

Grégory Pernot

Grégory Pernot

Co-Head of Private Credit France & Managing Director

Jean-David Ponsin

Jean-David Ponsin

Co-Head of Private Credit France & Managing Director

Lukas Stepanek

Lukas Stepanek

Head of Private Credit DACH & Managing Director

Matthew Kay

Matthew Kay

Managing Director

Raaj-Rabheru

Raaj Rabheru

Director

Thomas Seitz

Thomas Seitz

Director

Clément Chidiac

Clément Chidiac

Senior Investment Manager

Eric Hensen

Eric Hensen

Senior Investment Manager

Melchior Huet

Melchior Huet

Senior Investment Manager

Gabrielle Philip

Gabrielle Philip

Senior Investment Manager

William van Es

William van Es

Senior Investment Manager

Alexis-Bernet

Alexis Bernet

Analyst

Tom Cooley

Tom Cooley

Portfolio Manager

Alex-Jefferies

Alex Jefferies

Portfolio Associate

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I-TRACING | A strategic leap to global expansion

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In conversation with Alpega

  • Private Credit Growth stories

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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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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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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.

Private Equity Magazine Grands Prix

Grands Prix - Private Equity Magazine

In June 2022, the Private Credit team was awarded the prize of best private debt lender in the “Large” category at the Private Equity Magazine “Grands Prix”.

Our latest publications

Ardian Corporate Brochure

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Ardian 2023 Integrated Report

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We are now strongly positioned among the largest and most experienced private credit providers in Europe with ample opportunity to expand in senior lending.

Mark Brenke Member of the Executive Committee & Head of Private Credit