The Ardian Mafia
7 people came through Ardian and went on to found or lead other companies.
Cam KavanaghFund of Fund Intern AnalystFounded GrowthkitchenPaul BachelierInvestment Analyst InternFounded HireSweetSylvanus MaheData Science InternFounded Flott HQHakob AstabatsyanInvestment Team InternFounded Synthflow AIAdrien El Karoui Wegscheider, CFAMandate Solutions ManagerFounded TaxDoneLouis de JenlisPrivate Equity AnalystFounded JambleLancelot ConvertPrivate Equity - Mandates Fund Finance InternFounded Rhizome
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Ardian mafia?
- The Ardian mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Ardian and went on to found or lead other companies, including Growthkitchen, HireSweet, Flott HQ, Synthflow AI, TaxDone.
- Who is in the Ardian mafia?
- Notable members include Cam Kavanagh (Growthkitchen), Paul Bachelier (HireSweet), Sylvanus Mahe (Flott HQ), Hakob Astabatsyan (Synthflow AI), Adrien El Karoui Wegscheider, CFA (TaxDone), Louis de Jenlis (Jamble), Lancelot Convert (Rhizome).
- What companies did Ardian alumni found?
- Companies founded by Ardian alumni include Growthkitchen, HireSweet, Flott HQ, Synthflow AI, TaxDone, Jamble, Rhizome.







