Edward Little

Ed Little is a Managing Director, the Head of UK and a member of the Management Committee at Ardian Private Equity. Ardian is one of the world’s largest private capital investors with c$200 billion assets under management. Ed has a track record of successful investments in the media and technology sectors, including entertainment technology. Ed led Ardian's investment into Audiotonix (owner of brands including Allen & Health, Slate and Solid State Logic) and has supported the company's further expansion into DJ and plugin software. Audiotonix is a global leader in professional audio hardware and software, and is currently valued at over £2.5 billion. Ardian's other investments in entertainment technology include d&b Audiotechnik (German headquartered speaker manufacturer) and Chauvet (US headquartered lighting business focused on the touring, club and DJ markets). Ed divides his time between London and Ibiza, fuelling his passion for house music.