Ardian Acquires Stake in Groupe Orion

Ardian Acquires Majority Stake in Finaxy from Equistone

July 30, 2020

Insurance

Ardian, via its Ardian Expansion team, has acquired a majority stake in Finaxy, a French multi-specialist B2B and B2C insurance broker, from Equistone Partners Europe. Ardian plans to support Finaxy's continued buy-and-build strategy to accelerate organic growth and further consolidate its leading position in the fragmented French insurance-brokerage market.

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.

Mérieux Equity Partners and Siparex Acquire Majority Stake in Piercan

March 21, 2023

Medical Devices

Mérieux Equity Partners' MP4 fund has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling majority stake in Piercan, with Groupe Siparex and regional investor Normandie Participations investing alongside. The deal is a primary LBO that will support Piercan — a Normandy-based, global manufacturer of isolator and dry-box gloves for the pharmaceutical and nuclear industries — to improve industrial capabilities, pursue international expansion and diversify into new market segments; the founding Lucas family and other historical shareholders reinvest part of their proceeds.

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.

Orion Innovation Acquires Sryas in Strategic Combination

February 21, 2023

IT Services

Orion Innovation, a portfolio company of One Equity Partners, has entered into a strategic combination with Sryas, a global technology firm specializing in data management, analytics and application services. The deal adds more than 550 Sryas associates and the Analance analytics platform to Orion, strengthening Orion's telecommunications capabilities and nearshore footprint (notably in Canada).

Ares Management Acquires Minority Stake in France SailGP Team

June 18, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Ares Sports, Media and Entertainment funds (Ares Management) has acquired a minority stake in the France SailGP Team, joining the team's investor consortium that includes footballer Kylian Mbappé. The investment gives Ares institutional capital and strategic support to help grow the French team and the commercial potential of the SailGP championship.