Ardian Raises $3.2 Billion for Sixth Co-Investment Fund

Ardian, a prominent private investment firm, has successfully raised $3.2 billion for its sixth global Co-Investment platform, the Ardian Co-Investment Fund VI. This represents a significant 23% increase from its fifth generation Co-Investment Fund V in 2019.

The new fund attracted 188 investors globally, including pensions funds, HNWIs, insurance companies, and sovereign wealth funds. Fund VI aims to provide access to minority investments in companies alongside top-tier private equity sponsors, and has already invested around 40% through 18 transactions, including investments in Potter Global Technologies and Schwind.

Ardian's Co-Head of Co-investment, Alexandre Motte, emphasized the strength of the co-investment market and the attractiveness of the asset class amid challenging macroeconomic conditions. Patrick Kocsi, Co-Head of Co-Investment, highlighted the exceptional deal pipeline in North America and Europe. Ardian, managing or advising $166 billion of assets, spans Private Equity, Real Assets, and Credit, offering a wide range of investment opportunities globally.