French private equity firm Ardian plans to open an office in Kuwait, according to people familiar with the matter, joining a ...

French investment company Ardian is reportedly looking to open an office in Kuwait to tap the growing opportunities across the GCC. The branch is expected to open next year and will serve as a gateway ...

Wafra Inc., a $28 billion money manager owned by the state pension agency of Kuwait, has purchased a minority stake in private markets investment firm Ardian.

Private equity has had quite a boom over the last couple of decades. Here are some stats: The number of private equity firms has grown from just 24 in 1980 to 17,000 in the U.S. alone today. In 2000, ...