Argosy Private Equity
Overview
Argosy Private Equity, established in 1990, is a private equity firm based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, focusing on lower middle market companies in the United States. The firm specializes in management and leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, corporate divestitures, growth financings, generational transitions, and minority recapitalizations. Argosy Private Equity has over $585 million in capital under management and invests in companies with revenues up to $100 million and EBITDA up to $10 million, targeting equity investments between $5 million and $25 million. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes partnering with motivated management teams to invest in companies with sustainable competitive advantages and growth prospects. Argosy Private Equity has a dedicated in-house operating partner team that collaborates closely with portfolio companies to implement its Value Acceleration Methodology (VAM™), aiming to grow revenue, improve margins, and professionalize operations. This approach has led to over 100 exits and more than 135 platform investments. Argosy Private Equity's portfolio spans various industries, including aviation services, B2B services, business franchising, engineered materials, industrial electronics, industrial manufacturing, industrial services, tech-enabled services, and transportation and logistics. The firm maintains a strong presence in the lower middle market, leveraging its extensive network and experience to identify and support companies poised for growth and operational improvement.
Investment Focus
- Companies with revenues up to $100 million
- EBITDA up to $10 million
- EBITDA margins of 10% or greater
- Equity investments between $5 million and $25 million
- Control or minority positions
- Investment horizon of 3–7 years
- Focus on lower middle market companies in the United States
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Argosy Private Equity invest in?
Argosy Private Equity invests in Industrial Manufacturing, Industrial Services, Transportation and Logistics, B2B Services, Tech-Enabled Services and Engineered Materials, and is based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States. Argosy Private Equity is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Argosy Private Equity invest at?
Argosy Private Equity backs companies at Growth, Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 5M - 25M.
Which regions does Argosy Private Equity invest in?
Argosy Private Equity invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Argosy Private Equity?
Team members listed for Argosy Private Equity include Lane Wiggers (Managing Partner / Operating Partner Program) and Michael Paniccia (Vice President).
What companies has Argosy Private Equity invested in?
Argosy Private Equity's portfolio includes Copperfield Chimney Supply, DSI Logistics, All Points Equipment, Capewell Aerial Systems and ECS Environmental Solutions.
How do I contact Argosy Private Equity?
Argosy Private Equity's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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