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Ardian
ActiveMajor European private investment house with leading global secondary investment platform.
4.40
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Last updated: 2026-01-23
Ardian Overview
Ardian is a world-leading private investment house with European roots, managing over $150 billion across multiple strategies including one of the largest secondary investment programs globally.
Firm Overview
- •Secondary & Primary Fund of Funds
- •Direct Funds (Buyout, Growth, Infrastructure)
- •Real Assets
- •Private Debt
Secondary Expertise
- •LP portfolio acquisitions
- •GP-led transactions
- •Single-asset deals
- •Complex structured transactions
European Leadership
- •Deep European GP relationships
- •Global investment capability
- •Strong LP franchise
- •Multi-strategy platform
ESG Integration
- •Responsible investment
- •ESG integration
- •Impact measurement
- •Sustainability focus
Pros
- +European market leader
- +$150B+ AUM
- +Multi-strategy platform
- +Strong ESG focus
Cons
- −Institutional only
- −European headquarters
- −High minimums
Best For
- European institutions
- Global allocators
- ESG-focused investors
Key Features
Multi-strategy platformEuropean leadershipSecondary expertiseESG integration
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ardian and how does it work?
Ardian is a secondary fund manager platform founded in 1996 and headquartered in Paris, France. Major European private investment house with leading global secondary investment platform. The platform serves institutional only investors.
What fees does Ardian charge?
Ardian has a undefined% buyer fee structure. The minimum investment is $10.0M.
Who is Ardian best suited for?
Ardian is best for european institutions, global allocators, esg-focused investors. Accreditation is required (Yes - QIB Only).
Fee Impact Calculator
Estimate total costs when investing through Ardian
Investment
$10.0M
Total Fees
$0
Net Deployed
$10.0M
No buyer fees — 100% of capital deployed
Exit Scenarios (after fees)
Based on minimum investment of $10.0M. Actual fees may vary. Does not account for taxes, carry, or time value of money. See our methodology for details.
People Also Ask
How does Ardian compare to other Secondary Fund Manager platforms?
Ardian ranks among the top-rated platforms in the secondary fund manager space with 30 years of operation. It competes on institutional-grade infrastructure with a $10.0M minimum. Compare platforms side-by-side on our comparison page.
What is the minimum investment on Ardian?
The minimum investment on Ardian is $10.0M. Investors must meet yes - qib only accreditation requirements.
Is Ardian legitimate and trustworthy?
Ardian has been operating since 1996 (30 years). It is not FINRA-registered. As with all private market investments, conduct thorough due diligence.
Can I sell my shares on Ardian?
Ardian supports secondary sales. Price discovery may vary depending on the security. Liquidity in private markets is limited compared to public exchanges.
What types of companies are available on Ardian?
Ardian provides access to a curated selection of private companies. Availability changes based on supply and issuer approval.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1996
- Headquarters
- Paris, France
- Min. Investment
- $10.0M
- Buyer Fee
- N/A
- Seller Fee
- N/A
- Accreditation
- Yes - QIB Only
- Investor Types
- Institutional Only
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