Hawk
FranceWho owns Hawk?
Hawk is a French AdTech company, now owned by Azerion, which acquired it in 2023 from Ardian and Generis Capital Partners.
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Key facts
- ·Fully exited in 2023 to Azerion.
- ·Average hold across 2 realized cycles: 7 years.
Ownership history
2 ownership periods · co-invest detected
Ardian sold Hawk to Azerion in 2023 after 7 years.
Generis Capital Partners sold Hawk to Azerion in 2023 after 7 years.
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Who owns Hawk?
Hawk is now owned by Azerion, which acquired it in 2023 from Ardian and Generis Capital Partners.
When did Azerion acquire Hawk?
Azerion acquired Hawk in 2023, buying from Ardian and Generis Capital Partners.
Who did Hawk sell to?
Ardian and Generis Capital Partners sold Hawk to Azerion in 2023 (Trade Sale).
Who has owned Hawk over time?
Hawk has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Ardian · via Ardian Growth Fund I · 2016–2023 · sold to Azerion · (Trade Sale); Generis Capital Partners · via FPCI Entreprise & Croissance I · 2016–2023 · sold to Azerion · (Trade Sale).