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.
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$8BN
Managed or advised
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150+
deals executed by Ardian since 2005 and 120 exits
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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."
Member of the Executive Committee & Head of Private Credit
Deputy Head of Private Credit & Senior Managing Director
Head of Private Credit UK & Managing Director
Co-Head of Private Credit France & Managing Director
Co-Head of Private Credit France & Managing Director
Head of Private Credit DACH & Managing Director
Managing Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Senior Investment Manager
Senior Investment Manager
Senior Investment Manager
Senior Investment Manager
Senior Investment Manager
Analyst
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Analyst
Portfolio Manager
Portfolio Associate
I-TRACING | A strategic leap to global expansion
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Private Credit, Resource Center Practical resource
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Private Credit Market watch
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Private Credit Growth stories
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In conversation with Alpega
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Private Credit Growth stories
How flexible funding unlocks growth opportunities
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Private Credit Growth stories
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.
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.
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.
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”.
We are now strongly positioned among the largest and most experienced private credit providers in Europe with ample opportunity to expand in senior lending.