Ardian Growth

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Investor type

PE

Founded

1996

AUM

$90 000 M

Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Ardian Growth is a private equity growth investor based in Paris, France, established in 1996. The firm is led by Laurent Foata, who serves as the Head of Ardian Growth. Ardian is known for its employee ownership structure and its commitment to entrepreneurship and investment performance. The team is composed of experienced professionals with a focus on delivering value to their global investor base.

Ardian Growth invests in sectors such as software, health and well-being, web services, B2B services, retail, and technology. They typically invest in companies at the growth and expansion stages, with check sizes ranging from EUR 20 million to EUR 50 million. The firm primarily targets investments in Europe, with a total AUM of $572 million for Ardian Growth Fund III, launched in 2022. Their limited partners include notable entities such as Fondo Pensione Dei Dipendenti Del Gruppo Reale Mutua and Fondo Pensione Telemaco.

Notable investments by Ardian Growth include Healthy Group - a company in the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology sector, My Pie - a food products company, and Theradial - a healthcare distributor. These investments highlight Ardian's focus on diverse industries and their ability to support companies through various growth stages.

Industry

Travel Transportation Telecommunications Software Retail Real Estate Marketing and Advertising Internet and Web Services Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Business Services (B2B) MedTech Technology Energy HealthTech

Ardian Growth Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Ardian Growth Fund III	Private Equity (PE)	Fintech Real Estate Travel Financial Services Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Software Telecommunications Transportation MedTech Energy HealthTech	Series B Series A	North America Europe Asia	$10-50 m	$572 M	January 2022

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FAQs about Ardian Growth

Is Ardian Growth a venture capital or private equity firm?

Ardian Growth is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Series A, writing tickets of $50-100 m.

Where is Ardian Growth located?

Ardian Growth is located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

When was Ardian Growth founded?

Ardian Growth was founded in 1996.

What sectors and industries does Ardian Growth invest in?

Ardian Growth invests in companies and startups in Travel, Transportation, Telecommunications, Software, Retail, Real Estate, Marketing and Advertising, Internet and Web Services, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Business Services (B2B), MedTech, Technology, Energy, HealthTech.

What is Ardian Growth geographical focus of investments?

Ardian Growth invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Ardian Growth typically invest in?

Ardian Growth invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Ardian Growth investment?

Ardian Growth usually invests $50-100 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Ardian Growth?

Ardian Growth has around $90 000m assets under management.

What are the contacts of Ardian Growth?

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