Ardian Acquires CampusParc, Concessionaire for Ohio State University Parking

Kian-Backed PARC Auto Becomes Largest Meineke Franchisee Through Strategic Acquisitions

August 15, 2024

Automotive

Kian Capital-backed PARC Auto has grown its Meineke Car Care Center platform from 15 to 35 locations since July 2023 through new store openings and four strategic acquisitions, making it the largest Meineke franchisee. The company, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, added a new COO and plans continued buy-and-build expansion across Florida, Indiana, Texas and the Portland, Oregon metro.

Macquarie Asset Management Acquires Minority Stake in Best in Parking AG

April 26, 2023

Infrastructure

Macquarie Asset Management, via Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 7, has agreed to acquire a significant minority stake in Best in Parking AG, a Vienna-based developer, owner and operator of parking and mobility infrastructure across Central and Southeast Europe. The investment will support Best in Parking’s rollout of EV charging (targeting ~1,000 chargers by 2025), digital solutions and further site expansion; the Breiteneder family (through Breiteneder Immobilien Parking AG) will retain the majority stake. The transaction was expected to close by Q3 2023 and terms were not disclosed.

Kian Capital Acquires Brycor (Meineke Franchisee) to Launch PARC Auto Platform

August 17, 2023

Automotive

Kian Capital Partners acquired Brycor, Inc., a leading Meineke Car Care Center franchisee that operates 15 locations in the Louisville, Kentucky metropolitan area, in partnership with management to establish a new platform called PARC Auto. The deal creates a multi-location Meineke franchise platform backed by Kian to pursue geographic expansion, new store openings and further acquisitions within the Driven Brands franchise system.

Orikan Group Acquires Global Parking Solutions USA

July 21, 2025

Transportation

Orikan Group has acquired Global Parking Solutions USA (GPS USA), bringing GPS USA leadership into Orikan's North American operations. The deal expands Orikan's on-street and multispace parking solutions presence in the United States and adds experienced local management to Orikan's Americas team.

Ardian Acquires Remaining Stake in Hill Top Energy Center

April 28, 2025

Energy

Ardian has acquired the remaining equity stake in Hill Top Energy Center, giving it 100% ownership and full operational control of the 620 MW combined-cycle gas turbine in western Pennsylvania. The asset sells capacity and energy into the PJM market and the transaction is Ardian Americas Infrastructure Fund V's first energy investment, intended to support long-term growth and reliable power supply for rising electricity demand.

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.