Ardian

Ardian is an independent private investment firm headquartered in Paris, France . The firm provides tailored private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and private debt investment solutions through commingled fund-of-funds programs, separately managed accounts, and direct funds. Ardian is formerly known as AXA Private Equity, with its new name adopted after its spin-out in September 2013 from the French insurance company, AXA. In October 2016, Ardian acquired private equity firm, Seven Mile Capital Partners, as its North American direct investment group. The firm also invests in sustainable investing. The firm's focus on buyout, expansion/late stage infrastructure investment targets the sectors of transport, energy, renewables, telecoms, and social infrastructure primarily in Europe, and North and South America. With regards to real estate, it focuses on opportunities in commercial, including office property types and other non-residential real estate assets, particularly across France, Germany, Spain, and Italy.