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Ardian

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One of the largest secondaries and private-markets investors.

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Target market
LP interests and GP-led deals globally
Geography
Global

Overview

Ardian is a France-headquartered private-investment firm and one of the largest buyers of secondary fund interests globally. It also runs primaries, co-investments and direct strategies across private markets.

Key facts

  • Among the largest secondaries buyers worldwide
  • Also runs primaries, co-invest and direct strategies
  • Founded as AXA Private Equity
  • Headquartered in Paris

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