France $192 Billion Private Investment Firm Ardian Closed 3 Major Flagship Funds with $53.7 Billion Funds Raised in 2025(Ardian Secondaries Fund IX $30 Billion, Ardian Infrastructure Fund VI $20 Billion, Ardian Expansion Fund VI €3.2 Billion), Other Fundraising Include $6 Billion for Secondary Infrastructure Strategy, $5.8 Billion for Private Credit Strategy, $350 Million for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) Strategy from CBRE Investment Management & $116 Million for NBS Platform at COP30, Raised Over $20 Billion in 2025 (14% from Private Wealth Investors), Deployed $23.8 Billion & Returned $8.8 Billion to Investors
10th December | Hong Kong
France private investment firm Ardian ($196 billion AUM & Supervision) has closed 3 major flagship funds with $53.7 billion funds raised in 2025 (Ardian Secondaries Fund IX $30 billion, Ardian Infrastructure Fund VI $20 billion, Ardian Expansion Fund VI €3.2 billion), and other fundraising include $6 billion for Secondary Infrastructure strategy, $5.8 billion for Private Credit strategy, $350 million for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) strategy from CBRE Investment Management & $116 million for NBS platform at COP30. In 2025, Ardian raised over $20 billion (14% from Private Wealth Investors), deployed $23.8 billion & returned $8.8 billion to investors. Ardian (3/12/25): “Ardian, a world-leading private investment firm, announces it is on course to finish another year with more than $20bn raised across its activities, particularly from investors in the US, Asia and the Middle East. This marks a third consecutive year of record fundraising of over $20bn, reflecting strong global investor demand for European assets. Throughout 2025, Ardian has notably successfully closed three major flagship funds, each with increased caps, underscoring investor confidence in their strategic focus on European growth and innovation: The Ardian Secondaries Fund IX with $30bn raised, the largest secondaries platform ever raised globally, with already over 50% deployed. The Ardian Infrastructure Fund VI platform with $20bn is 90% larger than its predecessor, focused on European energy, transport, and digital infrastructure. The Ardian Expansion Fund VI with €3.2bn, investing in high-growth European SMEs to create international champions. Additional fundraising milestones included over $6bn for the secondary infrastructure strategy, close to €5bn for the private credit strategy, €300m for Ardian’s Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) strategy from CBRE Investment Management and a €100m first close for the NBS platform at COP30, backed by leading Development Finance Institutions and the European Investment Bank. Ardian deployed c. $23.8bn in 2025, with a significant focus on Europe’s major economies, solidifying its presence through key transactions. Ardian reinforced its presence in key sectors such as aviation, energy, semiconductors, and real estate, while expanding its student accommodation portfolio throughout Europe. Ardian also successfully returned $c.8.8bn to investors, demonstrating robust exit strategies. Throughout the year, growing commitments from private wealth have played a crucial role in Ardian’s success, constituting c.14% of fundraising*. This confirms the growing interest from individual investors and family offices, keen on pursuing sophisticated investment opportunities. In 2025, Ardian launched three new evergreen products and continues to roll out its Ardian Access series, a suite of evergreen funds giving professional private investors access to the same Ardian deals as the world’s largest institutions. With four Ardian Access products now available, professional investors are well-positioned to access Ardian’s investment strategies and outcomes.”
“ France $192 Billion Private Investment Firm Ardian Closed 3 Major Flagship Funds with $53.7 Billion Funds Raised in 2025(Ardian Secondaries Fund IX $30 Billion, Ardian Infrastructure Fund VI $20 Billion, Ardian Expansion Fund VI €3.2 Billion), Other Fundraising Include $6 Billion for Secondary Infrastructure Strategy, $5.8 Billion for Private Credit Strategy, $350 Million for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) Strategy from CBRE Investment Management & $116 Million for NBS Platform at COP30, Raised Over $20 Billion in 2025 (14% from Private Wealth Investors), Deployed $23.8 Billion & Returned $8.8 Billion to Investors “
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Mark Benedetti, Executive President of Ardian: “Another consecutive year of fundraising success demonstrates the growing attractiveness of European businesses and assets, particularly among investors from outside of Europe. They are seeking diversification and resilient returns in a changing world. At Ardian, we have continued to deliver access to the best opportunities in Europe and beyond, creating value for our investors, portfolio companies and wider communities. Our global footprint, local approach and commitment to client service remain critical to our success, and the strength of our fundraising this year reinforces our position as the partner of choice for global investors.”
Jan Philipp Schmitz, Executive Vice-President and Head of Investor Relations, Ardian: “In 2025, we have continued to earn the trust of our investors, who see the strength of our investment strategies and expertise of our teams. Ardian’s scale, diversification and leading global position in both secondaries and direct investments are essential. This has enabled us to push forward in new ways this year, with the development of our private wealth products and opening new offices around the world. We expect that fundraising and deployment momentum will continue to accelerate in 2026 and beyond.”
Ardian – In a world of constant evolution, Ardian stands out for its ability to anticipate, adapt, and turn challenges into opportunities. As a global, diversified private markets firm with 22 offices and more than 350 investment professionals worldwide, we provide investment and customized solutions that reflect new economic dynamics and help our clients remain resilient in a changing world. We deliver multi-local expertise and long-term performance for our investors and partners as well as shared value for the broader society. Since Ardian’s inception in 1996, our pioneering approach to diversification and our ability to offer tailor-made solutions at scale have remained the heart of our strategy. Through commitment, knowledge and technology, we bring lasting value to our companies and contribute positively to the whole industry. Ardian currently manages or advises $196bn for more than 1,890 clients worldwide across Private Equity, Real Assets, and Credit.
France $192 Billion Private Investment Firm Ardian Raised $20 Billion for 6th Flagship Infrastructure Fund (Ardian Infrastructure Fund VI) & Co-Investments from 229 Investors (LPs, Limited Partners), 40% of Capital Invested Including in UK Data Centre Verne, Europe Waste Management Group Attero, Renewable Energy Group Akuo & Ireland Energy Utility Company Energia Group
17th October – France private investment firm Ardian ($192 billion AUM & Supervision) has raised $20 billion for the 6th flagship infrastructure fund (Ardian Infrastructure Fund VI) & co-investments from 229 investors (LPs, Limited Partners). 40% of Ardian Infrastructure Fund VI capital has been invested including in UK data centre Verne, Europe waste management group Attero, renewable energy group Akuo & Ireland energy utility company Energia Group. In 2025 July, Ardian launched a Luxembourg-domiciled evergreen fund Ardian Access SICAV-RAIF for professional investors worldwide, in partnership with alternative investment marketplace iCapital ($945 billion activity volume). Investors can invest in secondaries, primaries & direct co-investment platforms via Aridan Access with investment minimum of €100,000 ($115,000). In 2025 March, Ardian announced to open an office in Hong Kong, and will have 5 offices in Asia with Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing, Singapore & Hong Kong. In 2025 January, Ardian raised $30 billion from global investors for the 9th generation secondaries platform. Ardian was founded in 1996 as AXA Private Equity with $100 million, and a management buyout led by Dominique Senequier in 2013 to create Ardian. Ardian – Ardian is a world-leading private investment firm, managing or advising $192bn of assets on behalf of more than 1,860 clients globally. Our broad expertise, spanning Private Equity, Real Assets and Credit, enables us to offer a wide range of investment opportunities and respond flexibly to our clients’ differing needs. Through Ardian Customized Solutions we create bespoke portfolios that allow institutional clients to specify the precise mix of assets they require and to gain access to funds managed by leading third-party sponsors. Private Wealth Solutions offers dedicated services and access solutions for private banks, family offices and private institutional investors worldwide. Ardian’s main shareholding group is its employees and we place great emphasis on developing its people and fostering a collaborative culture based on collective intelligence. Our 1,050+ employees, spread across 20 offices in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Middle East are strongly committed to the principles of Responsible Investment and are determined to make finance a force for good in society. Our goal is to deliver excellent investment performance combined with high ethical standards and social responsibility. At Ardian we invest all of ourselves in building companies that last.
Mathias Burghardt, Executive Vice-President, CEO of Ardian France and Head of Infrastructure, Ardian: “More than ever, clients expect from us high absolute returns decorrelated from financial market. Amid Ardian’s continued strong performance, this milestone fundraise reflects the success of our differentiated strategy that we have applied consistently since inception 20 years ago. We have expanded into new geographies while maintaining a clear and selective focus on essential and capital intensive assets in three key sectors: energy, transport and digital infrastructure. Our asset management approach is precise: value creation must come from operational improvement, not market cycles. In a market that rewards clarity and conviction, our approach has stood the test of time, and our strategy remains consistent, differentiated and rooted in a long-term view to create value.”
Jan Philip Schmitz, Executive Vice-President and Head of Investor Relations, Ardian: “The scale and speed of this fundraise highlights not only the market-leading position of Ardian’s Infrastructure team, but also the attractiveness of the asset class, offering resilience in a world that is anything but predictable. We continue to see strong confidence around the world, particularly in European infrastructure as a standout asset class, with a notable increase in interest among investors outside of Europe, especially the US and APAC. Investors that have a track record of applying industry expertise to deliver value creation are winning in this environment. We would like to thank our investors for their continued support and new LPs for their trust, which has allowed us to more than double the size of our platform.”
France $180 Billion Private Investment Firm Ardian Launches Luxembourg-Domiciled Evergreen Fund Ardian Access SICAV-RAIF for Professional Investors Worldwide in Partnership with $945 Billion Alternative Investment Marketplace iCapital, Investors Can Invest in Secondaries, Primaries & Direct Co-Investment Platforms via Aridan Access with Investment Minimum of €100,000 ($115,000)
29th July – France private investment firm Ardian ($180 billion AUM & Supervision) has launched a Luxembourg-domiciled evergreen fund Ardian Access SICAV-RAIF for professional investors worldwide, in partnership with alternative investment marketplace iCapital ($945 billion activity volume). Investors can invest in secondaries, primaries & direct co-investment platforms via Aridan Access with investment minimum of €100,000 ($115,000). In 2025 March, Ardian announced to open an office in Hong Kong, and will have 5 offices in Asia with Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing, Singapore & Hong Kong. In 2025 January, Ardian raised $30 billion from global investors for the 9th generation secondaries platform. Ardian was founded in 1996 as AXA Private Equity with $100 million, and a management buyout led by Dominique Senequier in 2013 to create Ardian. History – Our company was born in 1996, when Claude Bébéar, chairman of AXA, asked Dominique Senequier to create a private equity arm for the insurer. He promised to invest one franc for every two she raised from outside investors. Bébéar’s pledge fostered a huge determination in the young company to win clients and turn them into long-term partners by delivering excellent service and outstanding investment performance. AXA Private Equity launched with a $100m French Buyout fund and two external clients. Two decades later, Bébéar recalled : « I gave her 25 million, I think it was in Francs, and she achieved incredible growth. » In 2013, Dominique Senequier led an employee buyout of AXA Private Equity and created Ardian – Europe’s leading private investment house, with 320 staff and $36 billion under management or advice. Around 80% became owners of the business through shares in the company.
$176 Billion France Private Investment Firm Ardian to Open Office in Hong Kong, 5 Offices in Asia with Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing, Singapore & Hong Kong, Founded in 1996 as AXA Private Equity with $100 Million & Management Buyout by Dominique Senequier in 2013 to Create Ardian
31st March 2025 – France private investment firm Ardian ($176 billion AUM) is opening an office in Hong Kong, and will have 5 offices in Asia with Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing, Singapore & Hong Kong. In 2025 January, Ardian raised $30 billion from global investors for the 9th generation secondaries platform. Ardian was founded in 1996 as AXA Private Equity with $100 million, and a management buyout led by Dominique Senequier in 2013 to create Ardian. History – Our company was born in 1996, when Claude Bébéar, chairman of AXA, asked Dominique Senequier to create a private equity arm for the insurer. He promised to invest one franc for every two she raised from outside investors. Bébéar’s pledge fostered a huge determination in the young company to win clients and turn them into long-term partners by delivering excellent service and outstanding investment performance. AXA Private Equity launched with a $100m French Buyout fund and two external clients. Two decades later, Bébéar recalled : « I gave her 25 million, I think it was in Francs, and she achieved incredible growth. » In 2013, Dominique Senequier led an employee buyout of AXA Private Equity and created Ardian – Europe’s leading private investment house, with 320 staff and $36 billion under management or advice. Around 80% became owners of the business through shares in the company.
$176 Billion France Private Investment Firm Ardian Raised $30 Billion from Global Investors for 9th Generation Secondaries Platform
16th January 2025 – France private investment firm Ardian ($176 billion AUM) has raised $30 billion from global investors for the 9th generation secondaries platform. In 2020, Ardian raised $19 billion from global investors for the 8th generation secondaries platform. Ardian – Ardian is a world-leading private investment house, managing or advising $176bn of assets on behalf of more than 1,720 clients globally. Our broad expertise, spanning Private Equity, Real Assets and Credit, enables us to offer a wide range of investment opportunities and respond flexibly to our clients’ differing needs. Through Ardian Customized Solutions we create bespoke portfolios that allow institutional clients to specify the precise mix of assets they require and to gain access to funds managed by leading third-party sponsors. Private Wealth Solutions offers dedicated services and access solutions for private banks, family offices and private institutional investors worldwide. Ardian’s main shareholding group is its employees and we place great emphasis on developing its people and fostering a collaborative culture based on collective intelligence. Our 1,050+ employees, spread across 19 offices in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Middle East are strongly committed to the principles of Responsible Investment and are determined to make finance a force for good in society. Our goal is to deliver excellent investment performance combined with high ethical standards and social responsibility. At Ardian we invest all of ourselves in building companies that last. History – Our company was born in 1996, when Claude Bébéar, chairman of AXA, asked Dominique Senequier to create a private equity arm for the insurer. He promised to invest one franc for every two she raised from outside investors. Bébéar’s pledge fostered a huge determination in the young company to win clients and turn them into long-term partners by delivering excellent service and outstanding investment performance. AXA Private Equity launched with a $100m French Buyout fund and two external clients. Two decades later, Bébéar recalled : « I gave her 25 million, I think it was in Francs, and she achieved incredible growth. » In 2013, Dominique Senequier led an employee buyout of AXA Private Equity and created Ardian – Europe’s leading private investment house, with 320 staff and $36 billion under management or advice. Around 80% became owners of the business through shares in the company.
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