Ardian Acquires Majority Stake in Finaxy from Equistone

Cinven to Acquire Finaxy Group from Ardian

September 3, 2024

Financial Services

Private equity firm Cinven has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire the Finaxy group from Ardian, with Finaxy management (led by Founder & CEO Erick Berville) set to significantly reinvest alongside Cinven. Headquartered in Paris, Finaxy is a multi-specialist French insurance broker with over 330 employees and more than €700 million in premiums; Cinven will invest from its Strategic Financials Fund and aims to accelerate Finaxy's buy-and-build growth across France and internationally.

Ardian Acquires Stake in Groupe Orion

June 11, 2024

Wealth Management

Ardian has acquired a stake in France-based wealth manager Groupe Orion alongside founders Manuel Parent and Emmanuel Angelier, with Siparex ETI selling its entire holding. The investment will support Groupe Orion’s growth and consolidation strategy, accelerate product and digital development (including its Canopia solution), and back further organic and external growth initiatives.

Ardian Acquires Stake in NetCo Group

June 17, 2021

Industrial Services

Ardian (via its Expansion team) has acquired a stake in NetCo Group, the Bordeaux‑headquartered European leader in design and maintenance of industrial conveyor systems, in a deal that follows prior investments from IK Investment Partners and Andera Partners. The Perriez founding family remains involved and Ardian will support NetCo’s continued organic growth and international expansion and bolt‑on strategy across Europe.

Equistone Acquires Majority Stake in Vertbaudet from Alpha Private Equity

July 26, 2021

E-Commerce

Equistone Partners Europe has acquired a majority stake in Vertbaudet from Alpha Private Equity. Equistone will partner with Vertbaudet's executive team to support the company's growth and further expand its position as a leading European e‑commerce and omnichannel platform for baby and children's products.

Aurionpro Solutions Acquires Paris-based Fenixys

December 23, 2024

IT Services

Aurionpro Solutions Limited has acquired Fenixys, a Paris-based capital markets consulting firm, in an all-cash deal valued at €10 million. The acquisition strengthens Aurionpro's banking and fintech offerings and expands its footprint into Europe and the Middle East by adding Fenixys' MUREX and capital markets advisory capabilities.

Apax and Bpifrance Take Minority Stake in Pandat Finance

September 12, 2022

Financial Services

Apax (via its Apax Development fund) and Bpifrance acquired a minority stake in Pandat Finance, the leading French broker for cash investments, while founders David Guyot and Thomas Forest retain control. The investment will support Pandat Finance's growth plans — including hiring ~60 employees, expanding product expertise and opening new offices in France and neighbouring countries.