Ahead
Entry
2019
Hold
7yr
Status
Active
Who owns Ahead?
Ahead is an American Consumer company, currently owned by Ardian since 2023 and Doehler Ventures.
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Most recent investor
Doehler VenturesDoehler Ventures Evergreen · 2014 · Evergreen
2 ownership periods · full history below
Key facts
HQUSA
SectorConsumer
Ownership history
2 ownership periods · co-invest detected
Active
Co-invest · 2 holders · 2019 · present
Doehler VenturesActive
2019 · present(7yr) · Doehler Ventures Evergreen · 2014 · Evergreen
ArdianActive
2023 · present(3yr) · Ardian Co-Investment Fund VI · 2023 · Buyout
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Questions
Who owns Ahead?
Ahead is currently owned by Ardian and Doehler Ventures, through Doehler Ventures Evergreen, since 2023.
When did Ardian and 1 other acquire Ahead?
Ardian and 1 other acquired Ahead in 2023.
Who has owned Ahead over time?
Ahead has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Doehler Ventures · via Doehler Ventures Evergreen · since 2019; Ardian · via Ardian Co-Investment Fund VI · since 2023.
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