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The firm, which rebranded from Private Advisors this year, closed its latest vehicle focusing on the asset class in April.
The firm acquires portfolios of lower-mid market companies in the DACH area and often takes management control.
The niche secondaries specialist has tapped former JP Morgan and Gulf Capital executives for investment and IR roles, respectively.
The alternatives manager is targeting $2bn across a blindpool fund and SMAs.
The investment firm has acquired the PE team of Dutch asset manager Robeco and will seek €250m for its latest fund.
Ardian UK head Olivier Decannière discusses ASF VIII, transaction leverage and where it plans to invest all its dry powder.
The firm's latest flagship secondaries fund, which is targeting $5.75bn, has already invested $1bn.
Secondaries was the biggest driver of growth in AUM for the investment manager.
The alternatives manager is known for its focus on complex, concentrated deals via its strategic equity unit.
The niche secondaries firm aims to raise 50% more than its predecessor fund as more 'serious' sellers come out of the woodwork.