Ardian overview
Ardian related stories
Ardian on how private markets can benefit all investors
Embracing private wealth solutions can help longstanding institutional LPs as well as smaller private wealth investors, says Erwan Paugam, senior managing director and head of private wealth solutions at Ardian.
GPs face up to PE’s valuations problem
As demand for distributions rises, PE managers may have to take a more pragmatic approach to pricing in the months ahead.
Roundtable: Why secondaries is thriving on volatility
The world may be reeling from geopolitical shock after geopolitical shock, but this uncertainty is only fuelling record-breaking secondaries activity.
HK’s Gaw eyes Gulf ‘retrenching’ with new growth fund
Gulf capital that was previously earmarked for the US or Europe could be redirected towards home countries, Andrei Rotaru, head of Middle East private equity, tells PEI.
How CV dealmakers are addressing LPs’ process pain points
GP-led deal volume hit an all-time high in 2025, but record growth doesn’t necessarily equate to LP satisfaction with continuation vehicle processes.
Next Gen alumni on the future of GP-led secondaries
From CVs on CVs to greater specialisation, secondaries professionals who have previously featured on our rising stars list share their insights on the market’s evolution.
Three key trends in GP-led secondaries
The GP-led market is going from strength to strength, but there are still challenges to address.
Ardian contact information
Offices
20, Place Vendôme, Paris, 75001, FranceContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mr. Alexandre Motte | Job titleSenior MD & Co-Head of Co-Investment | LocationParis, France | Email  ----------- |
| Mr. Alexis Saada | Job titleSenior Managing Director and Head of Growth | LocationParis, France | Email ------- |
| Mr. Alexis Lavaillote | Job titleManaging Director, Investments | LocationParis, France | Email ---------- |
| Mr. Amor Boufath | Job titleDirector, Asset Management | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email ----- |
Ardian fund commitments
Known fund commitments : 189
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
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| ----------- | Manager ----- | Commitment dateJul 2025 | Commitment size --------- |
| ------- | Manager --------- | Commitment dateSep 2025 | Commitment size ----- |
Ardian funds managed
Funds in market: 4
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
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| ----- | Fund size ---------- | Open dateMar 2026 | Strategy ----------- |
| -------- | Fund size ------ | Open dateFeb 2026 | Strategy ----- |
Closed funds: 69
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
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Fund size -------- | Close dateJan 2025 | Strategy -------- | |
| ------ | Fund size ----------- | Close dateJan 2025 | Strategy ---------- |
| -------- | Fund size ----------- | Close dateDec 2024 | Strategy --------- |