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Ardabelle Capital

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Paris · Growth · 14 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Ardabelle Capital pursues a climate-focused buyout strategy centered on the sustainability transition of consumer corporations' value chains. It targets the 'Scope 3' gap, aiming to invest in profitable mid-market industrial, services, and technology companies positioned to lead the sustainable transition and generate long-term value. The firm employs a horizontal value-chain investment approach and develops proprietary sustainability transformation plans to create value in portfolio companies. Embedded in the ecosystem of consumer corporations, sustainability experts, and scientific institutes, Ardabelle leverages its team's distinctive network for access, knowledge, and expertise. It positions itself within the 'missing middle' of climate buyout private equity, seeking both strong financial and sustainable returns.

Source: firm website, verified Nov 3, 2026.

Stage
Growth
HQ
Paris, FR
Instruments
Equity
Private fund assets
$118.9M

Team · 14 people

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Cara Kennedy-Cuomo· Founding Partnerin

Founding Partner focused on the intersection of investment and impact. Previously on the founding team of 17 Asset Management, building its impact measurement system, and worked across international development and impact-driven ventures.

Eric Hazan· Founding Partnerin

Head of Value Creation and Transformation and Strategic Partnerships. Spent 17 years at McKinsey as Managing Partner with 32+ years in the consumer industry, focusing on strategic and technology-driven corporate transformations.

Julien Gattoni· Founding Partnerin

CFO and Head of Digital with 25+ years of experience. Previously CFO of the World Economic Forum, where he scaled finance and operations, and led digital transformation at Neopost.

Noemie Flammarion· Founding Partnerin

Head of Sustainability who spent a decade on climate solutions and circular economy at SUEZ as VP of Climate Solutions, and six years at Carlyle's European Buyout Fund.

Vivianne Akriche· Founding Partner

Head of Investments specializing in consumer and business services. Previously Managing Director at Eurazeo based in New York, overseeing investments including Rexel, Intercos, and Moncler.

Virginie Morgon· Founding & Managing Partnerin

Founder and Managing Partner of Ardabelle Capital; former CEO of Eurazeo (2018-2023) and previously its CIO, where she grew AUM from ~€3B to €34B+. Earlier spent 16 years as an investment banker at Lazard.

Célia Nataf· Partnerin

Partner on the investment team with over 10 years in European mid-market private equity. Previously a Director at Montefiore Investment and part of the team that launched Eurazeo Brands.

Anaïs Pons· Principalin

Principal on the investment team. Previously a Principal at Eurazeo Brands in consumer sector investing and part of the mid-cap investment banking team at Rothschild & Co.

Felix Jones· Vice President

Vice President on the investment team. Previously a VP in Tikehau Capital's Climate Private Equity team and part of Citi's Financial Sponsors Group in London.

Arnaud Langevin· Fund Controller

Fund Controller with extensive fund control and private equity experience, previously at Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity and Motion Equity Partners.

Bernadeta Pavlíková· Office Manager

Office Manager overseeing administration, HR, and finance, with an international career across Europe and East Africa.

Pierre Chardot· Analystin

Analyst on the investment team with entrepreneurial and corporate experience, including strategy consulting and co-founding two startups.

Samuel Toledano· Analystin

Analyst on the investment team with experience in private equity and investment banking at Sagard and Natixis Partners.

Youssef Hjiaj· Analyst

Analyst on the investment team. Previously worked in Alvarez & Marsal's Global Transaction Advisory Group with prior private equity internships.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Ardabelle Capital invest at?
Ardabelle Capital invests at the Growth stage.
What sectors does Ardabelle Capital focus on?
Ardabelle Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Impact & Social Good.
Where is Ardabelle Capital located?
Ardabelle Capital is headquartered in Paris, FR.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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Marie Eloy · Virginie Morgon · instagram.com

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IPEM · Virginie Morgon

📰 Actu - Virginie Morgon lance son nouveau fonds Ardabelle Capital dédié à la transition écologique

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