Ardian, a world-leading private investment house, has taken a minority stake in Uptoo, the leading sales representative recruitment platform in France. Financial terms were not disclosed. Ardian’s investment will help support and accelerate Uptoo’s growth, particularly through external growth opportunities. "Our goal is to become the preferred recruitment partner in the French sales representative market. Our mission is to take the hassle out of recruitment by simplifying, securing and accelerating the process for businesses, recruiters and candidates through digital solutions. By working in the fascinating sales representative sector, our aim is to be a ‘scale-up’ in this market.” Didier Perraudin, Uptoo founder and CEO.