Praesidiad
United KingdomEntry
2017
Hold
9yr
Status
Active
Who owns Praesidiad?
Praesidiad is a British Aerospace & Defence company, currently owned by Ardian since 2017.
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Most recent investor
ArdianArdian Co-Investment Fund IV · 2015 · Buyout
2 ownership periods · full history below
Key facts
HQUnited Kingdom
SectorAerospace & Defence
Ownership history
2 ownership periods
Active
ArdianActive
2017 · present(9yr) · Ardian Co-Investment Fund IV · 2015 · Buyout
The Carlyle GroupExited
dates n/a · Carlyle Europe Technology Partners IV · 2019 · Growth
The Carlyle Group exited Praesidiad.
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Who owns Praesidiad?
Praesidiad is currently owned by Ardian, through Ardian Co-Investment Fund IV, since 2017.
When did Ardian acquire Praesidiad?
Ardian acquired Praesidiad in 2017.
Who has owned Praesidiad over time?
Praesidiad has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Ardian · via Ardian Co-Investment Fund IV · since 2017; The Carlyle Group · via Carlyle Europe Technology Partners IV.
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