# Ardent Hire Solutions: Construction, Bedford, United Kingdom

> Ardent Hire Solutions: Ardent Hire Solutions is a leading equipment rental specialist based in the UK, offering a diverse range of over 5,000 machines from...

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# Ardent Hire Solutions

Ardent Hire Solutions is a leading equipment rental specialist based in the UK, offering a diverse range of over 5,000 machines from 10 depots nationwide.

Funding reported Last round: Private equity

Construction Bedford, United Kingdom

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2015 11 years old
- **Team:** 240 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** 120M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Private equity Jan 2021

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Ardent Hire Solutions

Ardent Hire Solutions is a leading equipment rental specialist based in the UK, offering a diverse range of over 5,000 machines from 10 depots nationwide.

Established in 2015 through the merger of Fork Rent and One Call Hire, the company boasts the largest telehandler fleet and one of the largest excavator fleets in the country. Ardent provides equipment rental and leasing services tailored to various industries, including construction, logistics, and infrastructure projects. Their offerings include telehandlers, excavators, dumpers, rollers, forklifts, access platforms, and attachments. The company also emphasizes sustainability with smart fuel management systems and electric-powered equipment. With a strong focus on digitalization and exceptional customer service, Ardent Hire Solutions is dedicated to meeting the needs of businesses and contractors across the UK.

## What company datasets say Ardent Hire Solutions raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **120M** in the source's currency

Rounds **3**

Last round **Private equity**

Last round date **Jan 2021**

Investors listed **4**

## Funding filed with regulators

Ardent Hire Solutions filed one raise, $31M in all. Filings say how much was sold and to how many investors; they never name the investors.

- Sept 2023 **$31M** UK share allotment

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Construction
- **Industry code:** NAICS 532412, SIC 7359
- **Region:** England
- **Revenue:** 73M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/ardent-hire-solutions)

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