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Ardian

Global diversified private markets firm

ardian.com

Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded year: 1996
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 1,700–5,000
Industry: Investment Management & Fund Operators

Last updated October 27

Latest news about Ardian

In short: Ardian raised over $20bn across regions in 2025, launched new funds, and completed major deals despite some setbacks.

Company announcements

June 22 Ardian

Ardian raised $7.7bn across Europe in 2025

It closed a €3.2B expansion fund and an €11.5B infrastructure fund, and exited Prosol to Apollo for over €4B.

June 2 Ardian

Ardian reports $21B raised and $13.1B returned in 2025

The firm completed 255 transactions and reached $200 billion in assets under management.

April 27 Ardian

Ardian announces appointments to its General Management Team

Mark Benedetti becomes Co-CEO, others promoted to Executive President, effective May 2026.

April 16 Ardian

Ardian wins Secondaries Investor of the Year award

The award recognizes Ardian's record $30bn Fund IX, $18bn invested in 26 transactions, and $102bn AUM in secondaries.

Media coverage

October 27 MarketScreener

EQT consortium reportedly withdraws bid for Spain's Acciona Energía - El Confidencial

Private equity firm EQT, NBIM, which manages Norway's oil fund, and Ardian have decided not to proceed with their bids for Spanish energy company Acciona...

September 19 El Español

The French fund Ardian takes over the green hydrogen business in Spain by investing around 200 million

The investment giant indirectly controls 40% of Onuba (Moeve). It is behind a portfolio of more than 20 projects and 850 MW of...

September 15 The Irish Independent

Moody’s upgrades Energia after €2.75bn Ardian deal and rise in contracted earnings | Irish Independent

Energia’s assets include the Huntstown power stations in Dublin...

September 11 Global Banking & Finance Review

EQT, Norges team up to bid for Acciona Energia, Expansion reports

EQT and Norges Bank team up to bid for Acciona Energia, competing with Ardian. Deal could delist the company. Acciona shares ...

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