Ardian Co-Investment

Overview

Ardian Co-Investment is a leading specialist in private equity co-investment, offering minority investments alongside top-tier private equity sponsors globally. The firm manages assets across various asset classes, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and private debt, with a focus on co-investment opportunities alongside other investors. This approach provides investors with access to a diversified portfolio across regions, industries, company sizes, and financial sponsors. The firm's investment strategy is highly selective, targeting sector-leading companies with strong management teams, fair valuations, and secure financial structures. Ardian Co-Investment leverages Ardian's global networks, combining strengths from its Secondaries & Primaries and Direct Funds platforms, to source deals and support portfolio companies post-acquisition. The team comprises 23 investment professionals and has approximately $8 billion in assets under management, investing between $30 million and $300 million in each transaction. With a 20-year track record of successful partnerships, Ardian Co-Investment has built strong relationships with sponsors worldwide. The firm is known as a reliable and active co-investment partner, capable of conducting due diligence quickly and contributing significantly to the development of the companies it invests in. The team operates from offices in Paris, London, New York, and Beijing, addressing markets in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Investment Focus

• Sector-leading companies with strong management teams
• Fair valuations
• Secure financial structures

Portfolio Companies