ROYC, a Platform-as-a-Service provider for alternative investments, has entered into a strategic partnership with Ardian, one of Europe’s largest private investment firms managing and advising $180 billion in assets.
The collaboration is aimed at scaling Ardian’s private wealth business across Europe using ROYC’s technology-driven platform, according to an announcement
As part of the partnership, ROYC will support Ardian in broadening access to its investment funds, particularly in the high-growth private wealth segment.
The initiative aligns with both firms’ shared goal of leveraging digital infrastructure to simplify access to private markets for a wider range of limited partners (LPs), including wealth managers, family offices, and private banks.
The partnership will initially focus on enhancing the fundraising process for Ardian Secondary Infrastructure Fund IX.
ROYC’s digital operating system—designed to optimize fund distribution, client onboarding, and portfolio management—offers automation, real-time data, and seamless integration for fund managers and distributors.
It aims to replace traditional manual processes that have long created friction in private investment markets.
With demand for alternative assets rising among high-net-worth individuals and retail investors, asset managers are increasingly turning to scalable platforms that can meet regulatory and operational complexity.
ROYC’s technology enables financial institutions to streamline their private markets operations while maintaining compliance and offering customized investment structures.
For Ardian, the partnership complements its existing Private Wealth Solutions unit, which offers tailored services for private banking clients and institutions seeking exposure to private equity, real assets, and credit strategies.
The firm’s global footprint spans 19 offices and over 1,050 employees, serving more than 1,850 clients worldwide.
Both companies see the partnership as a step toward democratizing access to private markets, combining institutional-grade investment opportunities with a modern, digital-first distribution model.
Business News Asia