Wafra Increases Shareholding in Ardian
July 16, 2026
Wafra, an alternative investment firm headquartered in New York, announced it will increase its shareholding in Ardian, a global private investment firm with $200 billion in assets under management. The additional investment builds on Wafra’s initial strategic investment made in November 2025 and is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, with closing expected between late 2026 and early 2027.
- Buyers
- Wafra Inc.
- Targets
- Ardian
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- France
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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