Private equity firm Ardian has successfully raised €3.2 billion (approximately $3.3 billion) for its sixth expansion fund, aimed at investing in mid-sized, mission-critical, and high-growth companies across key Western European markets. The fund will focus on supporting businesses that are poised for significant expansion, particularly in industries where rapid development and strategic transformation are essential.
This fundraising achievement comes at a time when European middle-market private equity (PE) fundraising, particularly for vehicles between €100 million and €5 billion, has seen a decline since its peak in 2021. However, experts suggest that the trend may reverse in 2025, as signs of market recovery and investor confidence begin to emerge.
Ardian’s latest fundraise underscores its continued commitment to capitalizing on growth opportunities within the European middle market, providing necessary capital to help businesses scale in a competitive and evolving economic landscape.
