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Ardian Investment UK Limited
Ardian Investment UK Limited is an asset manager based in London, founded 1996, managing €166 billion; the Altss profile covers its classification,...
Overview
ARDIAN INVESTMENT UK LIMITED is a London-based investment adviser registered with the SEC since 2012.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
1996
AUM
€166 billion (per Ardian, 2024)
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Additional offices
Paris · Frankfurt · Milan · Madrid · Zurich · New York · San Francisco · Singapore · Beijing · Seoul · Tokyo · Sydney
Principals
Dominique Senequier
Founder and President
Benoît Lelong
Chief Executive Officer
Vladimir Colas
Chief Investment Officer
Mark Benedetti
Head of Ardian UK
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who makes investment decisions at Ardian?
Investment decisions are made by sector-specific teams under the oversight of CIO Vladimir Colas for funds, and by regional heads for direct deals. Since 2024, CEO Benoît Lelong oversees overall strategy, while founder Dominique Senequier chairs the board (per Ardian official website and Financial Times, 2024).
How does Ardian source proprietary deal flow?
Ardian sources deals through its global network of 16 offices and long-standing relationships with corporates, entrepreneurs, and intermediaries. The firm's secondaries and co-investment platform provides visibility into transactions across asset classes. The firm also runs a dedicated origination team for direct buys (per Private Equity International, 2023).
Does Ardian participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Ardian invests both via its proprietary fund vehicles and through direct co-investments alongside its funds. It also manages fund-of-funds and advisory mandates. The firm's secondaries platform specifically acquires existing LP stakes and direct investments (per Bloomberg, 2024).
Which sectors does Ardian explicitly avoid?
Ardian publicly avoids tobacco, controversial weapons, and thermal coal mining in its investment policies. The firm has also excluded certain oil-and-gas exposures in its infrastructure funds (per Ardian sustainable investment policy, 2024).
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