Backing digital entrepreneurs with scale-up funding
The Growth team of Ardian targets profitable, fast-growing companies in continental Europe that are transforming traditional value chains, especially when vertical expertise meets digital innovation. Its focus spans Digital (software and tech-enabled businesses), Expert B2B services, as well as Health & wellness. Leveraging its large entrepreneurs’ network and more than 20 years of experience, the team builds leading players by adding sustainable value through operational support, international expansion and strategic acquisition while working alongside entrepreneurs in a trusting and committed partnership.
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$1BN
of assets managed or advised
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50%
of investments made in non-French companies
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100+
investments since 1998
H2 Pharma, France's leading pharmaceutical manufacturer for generic products
Discover how H2 Pharma developed Europe's most modern plant in the making of non-sterile liquid pharmaceutical specialties, with Henry Hassid, founder and Executive Manager of H2 Pharma and Emilie Letellier, Quality Manager at H2 Pharma.
The Team
Ardian Growth has a team of 14 investment professionals based in Paris. They invest across France, Italy, Spain, Germany and the Benelux countries, and organize numerous networking events for entrepreneurs.
Our mission is to support the entrepreneurs who are driving the digital transformation in their industry and building the major international companies of tomorrow.
Head of Growth & Senior Managing Director
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Director - Data & Technology
Senior Investment Manager
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Our portfolio
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Building a European e-commerce champion
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Growth Growth stories
When risk management meets growth: in conversation with Optimind
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Growth Growth stories
Here Romain Chiudini, Managing Director in the Growth team at Ardian and Michael Glover discuss their plans to capitalize on the worldwide potential...
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Growth Growth stories
In June 2021, Ardian Growth became the first external investor in Translated. The company, founded by Isabelle Andrieu and Marco Trombetti in Rome in...
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Growth Growth stories
H2 Pharma, France's leading pharmaceutical manufacturer for generic products
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Growth Growth stories
PROTEOR, an expert in custom-made orthopedic equipment
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Growth Growth stories
Growth team backs next-generation e-commerce player
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Growth Growth stories
From brick-and-mortar parapharmacy market to online experience
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Growth Growth stories
"Entrepreneurial Journeys", a podcast from Ardian
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Buyout, Expansion, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Growth, Ardian Growth stories
Ardian and Neotys: an entrepreneur-friendly support to accelerate expansion in the United States
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Growth Growth stories Market watch
2020 is a year most will wish to forget. Covid-19 has provided few wins for anyone. Yet, while many businesses have struggled to operate under the...
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Growth Market watch
These conferences, which bring together a growing community of entrepreneurs and managers, deal with issues that are central to the current affairs...
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Growth Inside Ardian
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.
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.
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.
Our latest publications
Ardian Corporate Brochure
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Ardian 2023 Integrated Report
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