Ardian has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Dovida from the founder, Unigestion and Verium

Dovida

Headquartered in Rheinfelden, Switzerland, and founded in 2007, Dovida is a leading international provider of non-medical home care services. The company has a significant presence in Switzerland, Ireland, Australia and the Netherlands, where it operates over 70 local branches. Dovida employs approximately 12,000 individuals dedicated to supporting people in need of care, enabling them to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible and in accordance with their preferences. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including companion care, home help, overnight support, dementia care and assistance for caregiving relatives. Dovida is widely recognized for its high-quality care, excellent client and employee satisfaction ratings and strong track record of international expansion.

The Deal

Ardian has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Dovida from company founder Paul Fritz, Swiss family office Verium and asset manager Unigestion. As part of the transaction, Paul Fritz will continue to lead the company as CEO and, together with Verium, will significantly reinvest in the business. With the support of Ardian, Dovida is well-positioned to pursue its international growth ambitions while continuing to deliver high-quality home care services.

Our Perspective

Øyvind Bjordal, Lincoln International Managing Director and Head of Switzerland, commented, “We are pleased to have advised Ardian on this landmark investment in Dovida. The company is uniquely positioned in a growing and socially beneficial sector, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality care across multiple international markets. Paul Fritz and his team have built an impressive platform with a clear mission to improve people’s quality of life. We are confident that with Ardian’s support, Dovida is well-placed to extend its positive social impact even further.”

Ardian

Ardian is a world-leading private investment house, managing or advising $180 billion of assets across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. Their broad expertise, spanning private equity, real assets and credit, enables them to offer a wide range of investment opportunities and respond flexibly to their clients’ differing needs. Through Ardian’s customized solutions, it creates bespoke portfolios that allow clients to specify the precise mix of assets they require and to gain access to funds managed by leading third-party sponsors. Private wealth solutions offer dedicated services and access solutions for private banks, family offices and private institutional investors globally.

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