Argos, an independent European private equity group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amaury Daignes as Investor Relations Manager dedicated to France, Belgium and Luxembourg. Amaury will work within the Investor Relations team led by Sophie Chateau, Partner, Head of Investor Relations.
In an uncertain economic and geopolitical context, 88% of European SMEs and mid-caps state that decarbonizing their operations remains an important element of their strategy. For 56% of them, decarbonisation already constitutes a tangible competitive advantage. These figures, at the heart of the 4th edition of the Argos–BCG Barometer, confirm that the climate transition has entered a phase of maturity.
The mid-market Argos Index® for the first quarter of 2026 – published by Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of unlisted M&A transactions – is now available. Launched in 2006, this index tracks the valuations of unlisted eurozone SMEs in which a majority stake has been acquired during the last six months.
Bracchi, a leading player in specialised freight transport and logistics, has acquired Rostock Trans, a German specialist in heavy and complex transport. This transaction marks Bracchi’s second acquisition, following the acquisition of Mateco in 2024, and represents a major step in the Group’s European expansion strategy.
The transaction widens Zodiac Milpro’s shareholder base alongside Argos and the management team, providing additional long-term resources and expertise to support the Group’s ambitious next phase of development, focused on innovation, industrial capacity and international expansion.
Argos, an independent European private equity group, announces the entry of BNP Paribas Développement and Société Générale Capital Partenaires as minority shareholders in Zodiac Milpro.
The transaction widens Zodiac Milpro’s shareholder base alongside Argos and the management team, providing additional long-term resources and expertise to support the Group’s ambitious next phase of development, focused on innovation, industrial capacity and international expansion.
Havant (formerly SB Italia), a Digital Innovation Company with over 20 years of experience and a recognized leader in digital transformation and process digitalisation solutions, operating in six countries and backed by Argos Fund, announced today the signing of an agreement to acquire In.Te.S.A. S.p.A. (“Intesa”), a benefit corporation specialising in digital solutions for business process management and trust services. Intesa is a currently non-core-business of Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider.
Emosia, company supported by Argos, announces the acquisition of Culti Milano SpA, an iconic Italian luxury house renowned in the world of home fragrance and design. Culti Milano was previously owned by KME Group SpA, a publicly listed Italian industrial group on the Milan Stock Exchange.
Argos, a European independent private equity firm, through its Argos Climate Action fund (Article 9 SFDR), has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in RELEVI from ProA Capital, which will remain a minority shareholder alongside SWEN Responsible Investments in Sustainable Equity, BNP Paribas BNL Equity Investments, Anima Alternative SGR and BBPM Invest SGR.
Dante S.r.l. and STAR AG will transfer their shareholdings to a corporate vehicle controlled by Argos Fund.
The relevant shareholders will reinvest part of the proceeds deriving from the transaction in the new initiative, confirming their commitment to STAR7’s long-term industrial project.
Argos, an independent European investment company, announces the acquisition of the leading and highly recognised German bakery chain Kamps. Following the acquisition of Bäckerei Schmidt in 2024 and additional add-on acquisitions in 2025, the integration of Kamps will now create one of the leading bakery groups in Germany, with more than 400 locations across the country.
Schenk Tanktransport, one of the leading tank transport companies in Northwest Europe, announces the acquisition of Franz Fischer Spedition GmbH, a German logistics provider specialised in the transport of liquid chemicals.
Argos, an independent European private equity group, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company SB Italia, a leading Italian group in digital innovation, is adopting a new identity and will now operate under the name Havant.
This strategic rebranding marks the opening of a new phase of development, reflecting the Group’s increased scale, the expansion of its offering and its growing international footprint. While the name evolves, Havant remains firmly anchored in the same values, expertise and long-term vision that have guided the company for more than twenty years.
The mid-market Argos Index® for the fourth quarter of 2025 – published by Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of unlisted M&A transactions – is now available. Launched in 2006, this index tracks the valuations of unlisted eurozone SMEs in which a majority stake has been acquired during the last six months.
Axitea, a leading Italian provider of integrated physical and digital security solutions, announces the acquisition of Surveye S.r.l., a specialised system integrator delivering tailor-made solutions for surveillance, anti-theft, fire detection, access control and alarm systems.
Argos, an independent European private equity group, has announced a series of promotions across its various offices. The Argos team now comprises 75 employees present in four regions: France, Italy, Benelux and DACH.
Since joining Argos as Senior Partners in 2022, Sandra, Jack and Lucio have played a decisive role in the Group’s development, contributing strongly to its performance, strategic ambitions, and entrepreneurial culture. Their promotion reflects both their individual leadership and Argos’ long-standing commitment to building a cohesive, partner-led governance model grounded in merit and long-term alignment.
Argos, an independent European private equity group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sophie Chateau as Partner, leading the Group’s Investor Relations platform. Sophie is taking over the executive leadership of the function, while Anna Karin Portunato will continue to support Argos in a non-executive role, leveraging her long-standing experience and deep knowledge of the firm and its investor base.
Lavatio, a laundry services group active in the DACH region, has acquired the large-scale German laundry Witteler & Burkhardt (W&B). This marks Lavatio’s second acquisition within just four months, following the acquisition of Alpenland in September.
The mid-market Argos Index® for the third quarter of 2025 – published by Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of unlisted M&A transactions – is now available. Launched in 2006, this index tracks the valuations of unlisted eurozone SMEs in which a majority stake has been acquired during the last six months.
Julhiet Sterwen, one of France’s leading consulting firms in strategy, transformation and innovation, announces the acquisition of HR Conseil, a key player in digital HR transformation.
This strategic operation is part of the growth momentum supported by Argos since 2021, and follows the acquisitions of Dittman in Germany, as well as (RE)SET and M618 Consulting completed in France in 2024.
SB Italia, a leading company in digital transformation and a benchmark in process digitalisation solutions, further strengthens its international presence with the acquisition of Archive-IT, a European company renowned for its expertise in advanced digital archiving solutions, secure storage services, digitalisation, and intelligent document management.
The group strengthens its position on the path to becoming a European leader in B2B textile rental and laundry services.
With this acquisition, Lavatio expands into Austria, its third country of operation alongside Germany and Switzerland.
Argos, an independent European private equity group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Panfili as Investor Relations Manager dedicated to Italy. Andrea will work directly with Jean-Pierre Di Benedetto, Managing Partner and Country Head for Italy, and within the Investor Relations team led by Anna Karin Portunato, Head of Investor Relations.
SB Italia, a leading player in Digital Transformation solutions, announced the appointment of Pietro Lanza as Managing Director and Board Member. Pietro Lanza will also join as an investor, underlining his commitment to accelerating the Group’s international growth. Argos, majority shareholder since 2022, welcomes this appointment as fully aligned with the group’s development vision.
Olivier Lemaitre has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, with the mission to accelerate the Group’s growth and establish Talentia as a European leader in Finance and HR solutions for mid-sized companies.
Argos, an independent European private equity group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Agathe Siebert as AI Project Manager, strengthening its commitment to harness Artificial Intelligence and data to enhance operational efficiency and value creation.
Argos, an independent European private equity group, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company TKH France, a leading designer and provider of integrated cable and connectivity solutions, is adopting a new identity: ADALTRA.
Argos, an independent European private equity group, has promoted Caroline Fady (Paris), Pauline Humbert (Paris), Giacomo Egidi (Milan) as Associates. The Argos team comprises 75 employees from its 7 European offices.
The mid-market Argos Index® for the second quarter of 2025—published by Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of unlisted M&A transactions—is now available. Launched in 2006, this index tracks the valuations of unlisted eurozone SMEs in which a majority stake has been acquired during the last six months.
The third edition of the Argos x Boston Consulting Group (BCG) barometer shows that the ecological transition is critically important to a large majority of the European mid-market companies surveyed.
The Argos Index® was down 3% to 9.5x EBITDA in Q1 2025. The 2024 recovery of mid-market prices was short-lived, as the M&A activity. Transaction multiples declined, at a similar pace, on all market segments: on the lower and upper mid-markets, and for both investment funds and strategic buyers.
Argos, an independent pan-European investment group, has acquired a majority stake in Axitea, a leading Italian provider of digitally enabled surveillance and security services for corporate clients, from Stirling Square, a leading pan-European private equity firm specialized in internationalising and digitalising mid-market businesses. This acquisition marks the tenth investment by Argos ’s Mid-Market VIII fund. Financial terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.
The European independent private equity firm Argos, through its Argos Climate Action fund (Article 9 SFDR), as majority shareholder, and Bpifrance, the one-stop-shop for French entrepreneurs, have signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Hexvia from Siparex, BPM Group and other minority financial investors.
Argos, an independent European investment fund, has promoted as Associates Maude Culis-Féry (France), Audrey De Vreese (Benelux) and Lisa Petermeijer (Benelux). The Argos team comprises 75 employees in its 7 European offices.
The mid-market Argos Index® for the fourth quarter of 2024 – published by Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of unlisted M&A transactions – is now available. Launched in 2006, this index tracks the valuations of unlisted eurozone SMEs in which a majority stake has been acquired during the last six months.
Argos, an independent European investment fund, is proud to announce the final close of its Argos Climate Action fund, which has raised €337 million. This amount surpasses the initial target by over 12%, a remarkable achievement despite the challenging fundraising environment .
Argos , an independent pan-European investment group, has acquired Monviso, an Italian premium dry bakery manufacturer, from Cerea Partners, an independent private equity firm, and CAPZA, a leading player in private investments in European SMEs. This acquisition marks the ninth investment by Argos ’s Mid-Market VIII fund.
With approximately 90 years of expertise in the dry bakery industry, Monviso is a manufacturer of premium, gourmet, and healthy dry bakery products (including rusks, biscuits, and bread substitutes) based in Northern Italy.
The mid-market Argos Index® for the third quarter of 2024, published by Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of unlisted M&A transactions, is now available. Launched in 2006, this index tracks the valuations of unlisted eurozone SMEs in which a majority stake has been acquired during the last six months.
“In the third quarter of 2024, acquisition prices for unlisted eurozone SMEs rose to 9.5x EBITDA. The index was boosted by a progressive recovery in M&A activity and a rebound in LBO transactions in the mid-market (between €15 million and €500 million). Higher prices were driven by the availability of capital and improved funding conditions, against the backdrop of a rapid fall in inflation that prompted the ECB to start a rate-cutting cycle. However, the process is a gradual one because of the major geopolitical uncertainties that remain in place, along with the eurozone’s weak economic growth,” said Louis Godron, Chair of Argos .
The European independent private equity firm Argos , through its Argos Climate Action fund (Article 9 SFDR), has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Lavatio GmbH from funds advised by Ufenau Capital Partners. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year.
Lavatio, headquartered in Hünfeld, Germany, provides textile rental and laundry services to more than 2,200 active customers in the hotel, restaurant and catering as well as healthcare and workwear segments in Germany and Switzerland.
Schenk Tanktransport, one of the leading tank transport companies in Northwest Europe, announces the acquisition of Suttons Tankers, an English road tanker logistics provider. This acquisition holds significant strategic importance for Schenk, as it expands the company’s European footprint and further reinforces its service offering.
With this acquisition, Schenk increases its revenues and employees by almost 50% reaching 440M€ and 2,600 employees. It operates a fleet of more than 1,450 tractor units, 1,300 owned trailers and 1,000 tank containers.
Argos , an independent pan-European investment group, has signed an Agreement to sell Fulgard to Seven2, an independent private equity firm. The Fulgard group is majority-owned by the Argos Mid-Market VII fund.
The deal is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
Fulgard is a leading provider of integrated services focused on the safety, health, and well-being of its clients’ workforce. The company operates across two main business units: (i) Fire and Protection, offering fire safety maintenance, installation services, and machine protection solutions; and (ii) Soft Services, providing mandatory and non-mandatory training, consulting, and occupational health services. With headquarters in Vicenza and 7 operating offices across Italy, Fulgard has more than 13k clients and is expected to generate revenue of over €117 million in 2024 and EBITDA of c. €22 million. Fulgard employs more than 400 people.
SWEN Capital Partners, an investor in Argos Climate Action, Europe’s leading “Grey to Green” buyout fund, co-invests in the Fund’s second acquisition. The Argos Climate Action Fund is a mid-market private equity buyout fund that aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of European SMEs.
Aligned with Argos Climate Action’s decarbonisation objective, SWEN Capital Partners has also committed primary commitment to the Fund in addition to the co-investment in Groupe Routin.
Groupe Routin is a French-based manufacturer of high-end syrups and ingredients for creative drinks. Founded more than 140 years ago (in 1883), the company has built its reputation on a wealth of purely local know-how, agility and a high level of service to its customers in 84 countries. With its strong French “art de vivre” identity, Groupe Routin is the pioneer of the “Drink Design® movement, putting its expertise at the service of creativity and taste experiences. The company employs more than 240 people, and its revenues exceeded €115m in 2023.
Argos has supported SB Italia’s buy-and-build strategy since its acquisition in October 2022. “This acquisition is part of SB Italia’s plan to expand its proprietary software offering. It opens new markets while strengthening our expertise through added-value solutions for customers” explains Andrea Pavesi, Partner at Argos .
This acquisition further diversifies Bracchi’s end markets, enhancing its focus on the fast-growing electromechanics sector
Established in 1978 and headquartered in Northern Italy, Mateco has grown from a local transport company into a key player in special and heavy transportation. Renowned for its advanced engineering capabilities and expertise in managing complex loads, Mateco offers tailored transport solutions across a wide range of industries, with a focus on electromechanics, energy and large infrastructure. The company operates with an asset-right business model, consistently with Bracchi’s operating model.
Argos, an independent European investment fund, has promoted Vincent Yacoub (Paris), Nicola Honorati (Milan), Gabriele Scalco (Milan) as Directors, and Stanislas Guichot-Pérère (Paris) as Investment Manager.
The Argos team comprises 70 employees in its 7 European offices.
Karel Kroupa, Managing Partner at Argos, said, “The essence of our group has always been to nurture and promote talent. Today, we are thrilled to announce the promotion of four remarkable individuals. This advancement within our team also supports our growth and increasing investment opportunities in the mid-market private equity segment.”
Argos announces the promotion of Mario Giannattasio (France) as Partner.
Mario joined Argos in 2018 as a member of the French investment team and has over 12 years of experience in private equity and finance.
Karel Kroupa, Managing Partner at Argos , “We are delighted to announce the promotion of Mario to Partner within our firm. Over the past six years, he has made steady progress within our company, demonstrating exceptional dedication and expertise. This evolution of our team also supports our growth and increasing investment opportunities in the mid-market private equity segment.”
With the support of Argos , Crédit Mutuel Equity and UI Investissement as minority shareholders, the group will pursue its international development, particularly in the United States. At the same time, in line with Argos Climate Action’s purpose, a special emphasis will be made on accelerating its already active and progressive environmental transition by focusing on decarbonisation, water savings, and the naturality of recipes. Offering more sustainable products and reducing its carbon intensity by at least 7.5% per year will meet collective expectations and reinforce Routin’s differentiation in the market.
Argos supports TKH France’s buy-and-build strategy with these two investments made less than a year after the group’s acquisition at the end of September 2023. It follows the acquisition of Casanova in December 2023.
The mid-market Argos Index® for the second quarter of 2024, published by Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of unlisted M&A transactions, is now available. Launched in 2006, this index tracks the valuations of unlisted eurozone SMEs in which a majority stake has been acquired during the last six months.
Argos, an independent pan-European investment group, has entered into exclusive negociations with Talan, an international consulting and technology expertise group that accelerates its customers’ transformation through technology, innovation and data, with a view to selling Coexya, a specialist in various aspects of digital transformation with more than 20 years of experience in consultancy, integration and software development. The Coexya group is majority-owned by the Argos Mid-Market VII fund.
Strategy, transformation and innovation consulting company Julhiet Sterwen and (RE)SET have announced they are merging. Together with (RE)SET, the Julhiet Sterwen group, a mission-based company known for its commitment to Consulting for Good, will be a consulting powerhouse in sustainable environmental, economic and social transitions.
The 2024 Argos x BCG barometer edition reveals that the maturity of European mid-market companies’ approach has increased and their plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have made progress. The results of the forthcoming European elections may affect the trajectory of businesses’ climate action. Accordingly, the vast majority of mid-market companies (85%) consider their emissions as important if not critical.
Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of unlisted M&A transactions, have today published the Argos Index® Mid-market for the 1st quarter of 2024. Launched in 2006, this index tracks the valuations of private, eurozone mid-market companies in which a majority stake has been acquired during the last six months.
Argos is acquiring a majority stake in Karl Schmidt GmbH. The company currently operates 73 stores under the Bäckerei Schmidt brand in the German federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony.
ounded in 1971, Gantrex is the global leader in engineering solutions for crane rails and specialty rail tracks. The Group’s products are used in many different applications and end-markets including ports, shipyards, steel mills, aluminium smelters, railway depots and heavy industries.
Agôn Electronics and Tronico are both leading companies in designing electronic systems for the most complex situations, the most critical applications and the strictest operational constraints. The two groups are specialised in electronic manufacturing services (EMS) as well as in the design of their own products. They design and manufacture reliable, highly-technical electronic circuit boards and systems for the most demanding sectors of the economy: aerospace, on-board rail, energy and healthcare.
The mid-market Argos Index® for the fourth quarter of 2023, published by Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of unlisted M&A transactions, is now available. Launched in 2006, this index tracks the valuations of unlisted eurozone SMEs in which a majority stake has been acquired during the last six months.
Argos, an independent European investment fund, has promoted Afif Chebaro as Investment Manager, Sofia El Abadi as Investor Relations Associate, Arthur Quignon and Onur Yirik as Associate. The Argos team comprises 70 employees in its 7 European offices.
Wibit, a company supported by Argos, has announced changes in the set-up of its management board. Robert Cirjak, co-founder of the German world market leader for floating water parks, is transitioning from day-to-day operations to a brand ambassador position on the supervisory board, thus paving the way for an orderly succession process. Ralf Schwung moves up to the management board and will lead the company together with co-founder Romann Rademacher.
Coexya is a multi-specialist in digital transformation, with over 20 years’ experience in consulting, integration and software development. The Group operates in five areas of expertise: Customer Experience, Employee Experience, Digital Content, Location Intelligence and Smart Data, and offers business solutions for sectors such as healthcare, intellectual property and industry.
Supported by Argos since 2021, Julhiet Sterwen confirms its position among the leading players in strategy, transformation and innovation consulting. Today, the firm passes the 100-million-euro sales milestone and announces the acquisition of M618 Consulting.
Argos, the majority shareholder of IJssel Technologie since December 2022, supports the company’s ambitious buy & build strategy to build a full-service proposition for its customers. This transaction is the second completed after the acquisition of JD Techniek in December 2023. The specialist activities of PMG fit well with IJssel Technologies’ way of working, its ambition to expand the preventive maintenance offering further and continuously tailor the service offering to client needs.
SWEN Capital Partners (SWEN CP), an investor in Argos Climate Action (“ACA”), Europe’s leading “Grey to Green” buyout fund, co-invests in the Fund’s first acquisition.
Argos supports TKH France’s buy-and-build strategy with this first investment, made less than 3 months after the group’s acquisition at the end of September 2023.
Argos has always been committed to making ESG a part of its core mission and applying leading ESG principles in its practices. In 2021, the firm joined the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).
Following the announcement of the first closing at the beginning of September, Argos Climate Action, Europe’s leading “Grey to Green” buyout fund, today announces its entry into Bracchi, a leader in freight transport and logistics, with a majority stake.
Marcel Claessen is an experienced executive with a proven track record in transport and logistics. For the last 4 years he worked as CEO of The Medical Export Group, a company supporting governments, NGOs and aid organisations in responding to medical emergencies and improving access to healthcare.
Argos, the majority shareholder of IJssel Technologie since 2022, supports the ambitious buy & build strategy of the company, with this transaction as the first in the chain to build a full-service proposition for its customers.
Sicura is the leader in Italy for offering services in health and safety at work, overseeing areas of fire prevention, occupational medicine, safety consulting and training, and acting as a reference point for the RSPP function of its clients. In recent years, it has grown rapidly thanks to an effective mix of organic growth and external expansion, of which CDS represents a fundamental step in consolidation.
Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of unlisted M&A transactions, have today published the Mid-market Argos Index® for the 3rd quarter of 2023. Launched in 2006, this index tracks the valuations of private, eurozone mid-market companies in which a majority stake has been acquired during the last six months.
Argos , an independent European investment fund, has promoted Pierre Cassignol and Tobias Kappis to the position of Investment Manager, and Skyler van Wezel to the position of Associate. The Argos team comprises 70 employees in its 7 European offices.
While being central contributors to both GDP and greenhouse gas emissions, medium-sized enterprises are often perceived as a blind spot in climate action and media coverage. According to the European Commission, their GHG contribution could represent up to two thirds of the total European emissions. As of today, the mid-market ecosystem is far from being ready to comply with the already-voted European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which will demand businesses with over 250 employees and €40m turnover to disclose their impact on climate, including scope 3 emissions, with a full-year reporting period starting on Jan 1st, 2026.
Argos is pleased to announce that Argos Climate Action, its buyout fund dedicated to decarbonising European SMEs, has held its first close at €120 million, reaching 40% of its initial target.
Argos Climate Action is an SFDR article 9 fund. It is the first milestone of the strategy to extend the Argos platform beyond the historical Mid-Market funds. With this new fund-raising, Argos now manages €1.7 billion of assets.
The Mid-market Argos Index® for the 2nd quarter of 2023, published by Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of unlisted M&A transactions, is now available. Launched in 2006, this index tracks the valuations of eurozone private, mid-market companies in which a majority stake has been acquired during the last six months.
Amsterdam, 6 JULY 2023 – Pan-European Private Equity group Argos announces today it has opened its Amsterdam office. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the firm’s continued growth in Europe, reinforces its presence in the Benelux, and further strengthens its commitment to providing close support to Dutch mid-sized companies.
The objectives are to accelerate growth in France and international expansion both organically and through build-ups, to increase digitalization, develop activities on selected markets bringing more value to customers and better address high potential trends as the Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Argos, the independent European investment fund, has joined Impact France, the leading movement of French companies and executives who have made ecological and social impact central to their business activity.
Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of unlisted M&A transactions, have today published the Mid-market Argos Index® for the first quarter of 2023. This index, launched in 2006, tracks the valuations of unlisted eurozone SMEs in which a majority stake has been acquired during the last six months.
This first acquisition enables Agôn Electronics to accelerate its international expansion and reinforce its expertise in the railway market. Argos invested in Agôn Electronics in February 2022, making it the third investment of its Fund VIII, which now includes six European SMEs.
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Coexya has more than 20 years of experience in consulting, integration and software development and is specialised in digital transformation. Coexya’s mission is to support organisations by developing solutions that address the new ways employees and customers use data. Coexya is active in six areas of expertise: customer experience, digital content, health, legal, location intelligence and smart data. The group serves more than 390 clients and generated turnover of c. €90m in 2022. Coexya employs almost 900 FTEs based in Lille, Brest, Lyon, Paris and Rennes.
PAI Partners (“PAI”), a pre-eminent private equity firm, today announces that it has agreed to acquire La Compagnie des Desserts (“LCDD” or “the Company”), a leading premium frozen desserts supplier for the food service market, from independent European investment fund Argos . Credit Mutuel Equity, which held 20% of the shares alongside Argos, also exits completely, having supported the Barral family, founders of LCDD, since 2005.
Norline AG offers a broad range of services to building technology installers, ensuring a smooth transition from fossile fuel heating systems to modern sustainable solutions such as heat pumps. The common objective with Argos is to accelerate Norline’s growth by expanding geographically, broadening the customer base, expanding the service offering and further developing the internal start-up for 3D fabrication models.
Acquisition prices of European SMEs down slightly to 9.9x EBITDA, signalling the start of an anticipated decline. Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of non-quoted M&A transactions, today published the Argos Index® Mid-market for the fourth quarter of 2022. This index, launched in 2006, tracks the valuations of eurozone private, mid-market companies in which a majority stake has been acquired during the last six months.
Following the acquisition of IJssel Technologie (closed on December 22, 2022), a Dutch industrial maintenance services provider, Bas Ambachtsheer is appointed CEO and Chris van Overbeeke CFO. The objective is to reinforce the company’s robust market position by accelerating commercial developments, boosting innovation, contributing to the energy transition, and deploying a clear M&A strategy.
Argos, an independent European investment fund, has promoted Roel van Ark and Arne Louwagie as Directors, Gabriele Scalco as Investment Manager, and Aïssatou Dia and Marc Faucon as Associates. The investment team has a total of 36 members.
Argos sets ambitious science-based targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) according to the SBTi, a non-governmental organisation helping companies set emission reduction targets, on all scopes, in line with climate science and Paris Agreement goals.
The common objective is to reinforce IJssel Technologie’s robust market position in accelerating commercial developments, boosting innovation, contributing to the energy transition, and deploying a clear M&A strategy. This acquisition marks Argos ’s fifth investment by its MidMarket fund VIII.
Paris (France) – 23 November 2022 – Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of non-quoted M&A transactions, today published the Argos Index® Mid-market for the third quarter of 2022. This index, launched in 2006, tracks the valuations of eurozone private, mid-market companies in which a majority stake has been acquired during the last six months.
Argos, an independent European investment fund, has agreed to sell Juratoys, a designer and distributor of toys and games (Janod, Kaloo and Liliputiens brands) to the family-owned Maped group, a leader in school, writing, colouring and office supplies.
Argos, an independent pan-European private equity group, has taken a majority stake in SB Italia, a digital innovation company specialized in IT solutions and services for the management, integration, and digitisation of business processes.
This acquisition enables Zodiac Milpro to accelerate its international growth and strengthen its portfolio with a new prestige brand.
Zodiac Milpro, the world leader in high-performance inflatable and rigid inflatable boats, has announced the acquisition of Yachtwerft Meyer, specialized in the design and production of custom-made premium boats. Supported by Argos since 2018, Zodiac Milpro is an investment of the Argos VII fund.
Argos is excited to announce the launch of its new climate action strategy, which aims at leveraging its 30-year track record of transforming European SMEs by facilitating the “Grey to Green” transformation of the core economy and shaping sustainable leaders.
This acquisition will enable Coexya to strengthen its specialist position in customer relations and more specifically in CRM, digital marketing and Enterprise Service Management – ESM – activities.
The LoQu Optical Group, company supported by Argos, appointed Markus Rech as CEO as of August 2022. Together with Christoph Wein, they will form the group’s management team in the future.
Argos , an independent European investment fund, has promoted François Becque and Mario Giannattasio to the position of Director. The investment team has a total of 32 members.
Two high-level professionals, Sandra Lagumina and Jack Azoulay, join Argos, the leading independent European investment fund, as Senior Partners.
Sandra and Jack will actively contribute to implementing a new investment strategy aimed at deep environmental transformation for European businesses, complementing the strategy that has made Argos successful for more than three decades. This pioneering environmental impact fund, the details of which will be announced in the coming weeks, will aim at both financial and ecological performance. In this regard, it will have a quantified and measurable decarbonation target.
Bourgtheroulde, 28 July 2022 – The Emosia Group, a company supported by Argos, is acquiring the start-up My Jolie Candle. Founded in 2014, My Jolie Candle has established itself on the home fragrances market, owing to its innovative candles with jewellery hidden inside. The two entities are highly complementary, and this acquisition will enable them to develop on this fast-growing market.
Paris (France) – 20 July 2022 – Argos, an independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of unlisted M&A transactions, today published the Mid-market Argos Index® for the second quarter of 2022. Launched in 2006, the index tracks the valuations of unlisted eurozone SMEs in which a majority stake has been taken over the previous six months.
Julhiet Sterwen, leader in strategy consulting, transformation and innovation, has adopted the status of “mission-driven company” (“entreprise à mission”). In so doing, the firm has aligned its status with its longstanding determination to systematically act as a positive force, in accordance with its “Consulting for Good” commitment.
Argos announces the promotions as Partners of Simon Guichard (France), Andrea Pavesi (Italy), Thomas Ribéreau (France) and Fabian Söffge (DACH). The new Partners average seven years within Argos and 10 years of private equity experience.
Argos, an independent European investment fund, announces the nomination of Jessica Peters as Head of ESG, based in the Brussels office.
Lyon (France), 25 April 2022 – Coexya, an independent digital leader in consulting, integration and software development, is to acquire Aquilab, a software company specialised in healthcare. The transaction will be a strategic merger of the two companies, enabling them to pursue their development.
In a collective action, Argos team members have joined forces to donate to Médecins Sans
Frontières/Doctors Without Borders. More than 52,500€ were collected internally. This amount was doubled by
Argos, bringing the total amount of the gift to over 105,000€.
As an iCi signatory, Argos is committed to helping reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of the companies it supports and to ensuring sustainable performance.
Endorsed by the UNPRI since 2019, iCi is a French initiative initially launched under the name “Climate 2020 Initiative” (iC20) in 2015 during COP 21.
Paris (France) – 18 February 2022 – Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of non-quoted M&A transactions, today published the Mid-market Argos Index® for the fourth quarter of 2021.
Paris (France) – 13 December 2021 – Argos, an independent European investment fund, is to acquire a majority stake in the capital of the French family-owned group that holds the following five companies…
Nivelles (Belgium), 1 February 2022 – The Gantrex Group, through its Spanish subsidiary Gantrex Spain S.A., has signed a Share Purchase Agreement in which it has acquired 100% of the shares of Bravo Silva Consultoría Técnica, S.L., also known as “ABS Consultor”, for an undisclosed amount…
Lézignan-Corbières (France), 31 January 2022 – La Compagnie des Desserts, a desert specialist serving restaurants and food service companies, is to merge with Groupe Philippe Faur, whose eponymous chief executive holds the title of Maître Artisan Glacier, a French distinction granted to master desert makers.
Paris (France) – 13 December 2021 – Argos, an independent European investment fund, is to acquire a majority stake in the capital of the French family-owned group that holds the following five companies: FEDD, Leroy Automation, Phenix Electronique…
Puteaux (France), 7 December 2021 – Olinn, a company specialised in financing and equipment management solutions (sourcing, operating leases, equipment management, fleet management, reconditioning, recycling) in the IT, mobile telephone, vehicle and medical / industrial equipment sectors, is to acquire EMG…
Lyon (France), 30 November 2021 – Coexya, an independent leader in IT/digital and software, is to acquire Geomod, a provider of terrestrial and marine geomatics and hydrogeologic modelling. The transaction will be a strategic merger of the two companies, which aim to pursue their development and expansion in geomatics…
Paris (France) – 18 November 2021 – Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of non-quoted M&A transactions, today published the Argos Index® Mid-market for the third quarter of 2021…
Paris (France), 9 November 2021 – Argos, the independent European investment fund, has sold the Olinn group, a specialist in financing and equipment management solutions for companies and local authorities, to Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring, a subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group…
Paris (France), 29 September 2021 – Julhiet Sterwen is entering a new phase in its development and welcomes European investment fund Argos into its capital, with plans to pursue sustainable growth and embody the principles of “Consulting for Good”…
Puteaux (France), 28 September 2021 – Olinn, a company specialised in financing and equipment management solutions (sourcing, operating leases, equipment management, fleet management, reconditioning, recycling) in the IT, mobile telephone, vehicle and medical / industrial equipment sectors, is to acquire BPM…
Lyon (France), 14 September 2021 – Sword France, which became independent a year ago after 20 years as a member of the Sword Group, is now Coexya. This change in identity dovetails with the company’s plans for ambitious growth…
Papendrecht (The Netherlands), Brussels (Belgium) – 16th of August 2021 – Argos, a pan-European private equity fund has reached an agreement with Harry and Arjan Schenk to acquire a majority stake in the company that carries their name as its current shareholders…
Paris (France) – 22 July 2021 – Argos, an independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of unlisted M&A transactions, today published the Mid-market Argos Index® for the second quarter of 2021…
Paris (France), 20 July 2021 – Thierry Oriez succeeds Jérôme Selmer as President of the Henri Selmer Paris group, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium-quality saxophones and a key player in the production of clarinets and mouthpieces…
Bourgtheroulde (France), 21 June 2021 – After acquiring Sensorwake (Bescent) and the Devineau group in 2019, creating Emosia in 2020, Maison Berger Paris has now acquired a new start-up, Carmin Créations, specialised in premium candles…
Utrecht (The Netherlands), June 21, 2021 – Argos, a European independent private equity group, today announced the signing of the divestment of Cohedron, service provider for municipalities in the Netherlands, to House of HR, a leading European HR service provider…
Paris (France) – 19 May 2021 – Argos, an independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of unlisted M&A transactions, today published the Argos Mid-market Index® for the first quarter of 2021…
Brussels (Belgium), 3 May 2021 – Lineas, the largest private rail freight company in Europe, is strengthening its presence in the Port of Rotterdam and The Netherlands with the acquisition of Independent Rail Partner (IRP)…
Utrecht (The Netherlands), 4 May 2021 – Cohedron, full-service provider in the social domain for municipalities in the Netherlands, acquires Newpublic, specialist in young talent recruiting. Supported by Argos since 2017, Cohedron is an investment of the Argos VII fund…
Paris (France), 30 April 2021 – Zodiac Milpro, the world leader in high-performance inflatable and rigid inflatable boats, has announced the acquisition of Vectis Marine Design, specialist in the engineering and design of specialist vessels…
Utrecht (The Netherlands), 15 April 2021 – Cohedron, full-service provider in the social domain for municipalities in the Netherlands, acquires Even Werkt!, the specialist in public affairs. Supported by Argos since 2017, Cohedron is an investment of the Argos VII fund…
Utrecht (The Netherlands), 8 March 2021 – Cohedron, full-service provider in the social domain for municipalities in the Netherlands, acquires Oreon, a specialist in social medical consultancy. Supported by Argos since 2017, Cohedron is an investment of the Argos VII fund…
Milan, Zola Predosa – Bologna (Italy) , February 13, 2020 – Argos , pan-European Private Equity fund with over thirty years track record, announces the signing of a contract for the acquisition of the entire share capital of Sicura…
Puteaux (France), 7 December 2021 – Olinn, a company specialised in financing and equipment management solutions (sourcing, operating leases, equipment management, fleet management, reconditioning, recycling) in the IT, mobile telephone, vehicle and medical…
Paris (France) – 1 March 2021 – Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of non-quoted M&A transactions, today published the Mid-market Argos Index® for the fourth quarter of 2020…
Paris (France), 14 December 2020 – Sasa Demarle, specialist in non-stick cooking products for baking, pastry making and all catering trades, has acquired Mokaya, specialist in customised pastry moulds. Argos has been supporting the Sasa Demarle group since 2016…
Paris (France) – 18 November 2020 – Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of non-quoted M&A transactions, today published the mid-market Argos Index® for the third quarter of 2020…
Orgelet and Paris (France), Saintes (Belgium), 15 October 2020 – The Juratoys group, one of the French leaders in the design and distribution of educational toys and games, has acquired the Belgian brand Lilliputiens, specialised in activity toys for children 0-6 years old…
Utrecht (The Netherlands), 14 October 2020 – Cohedron, full-service provider in the social domain for municipalities in the Netherlands, acquires Argonaut Advies, social medical consultancy firm and Zorg-Lokaal, an innovative care services administrator…
Paris (France), 29 September 2020 – Argos, independent European private-equity group, announces today it has finalised the acquisition of the French perimeter of the Sword Group, thus creating an independent leader in IT-Digital and Software…
Brussels (Belgium), 10 September 2020 – Argos , independent European private-equity group, announces the promotions of Arne Louwagie and Roel van Ark as Investment Managers…
Paris (France) – 12 May 2020 – Argos, an independent European investment fund, and Epson Research, the online platform for the management of unlisted M&A transactions, today published the Argos Mid-market Index® for the first quarter of 2020…
Paris (France), 2 April 2020 – Guillaume Laurin has been chosen to succeed to Marc Lavorata as CEO of Zodiac Milpro. Guillaume will arrive on 6 April 2020, and his appointment will take effect as of 4 May 2020, with the continuing support of Marc Lavorata, who will become COO…
Paris (France), 24 March 2020 – Factum Group is pursuing its strategic development and has announced the acquisition of 100% of AGL Services. Despite the difficult public health and economic situation, Factum Group is maintaining its determination to grow and is pursuing its strategic investments…
Milano (Italia), 24 marzo 2020 – I dipendenti ed il team di Argos Italia, insieme all’azienda, hanno deciso di donare 25.000 Euro al Policlinico di Milano…
Milan (Italy), Paris (France) 2 March 2020 – Argos , independent European private-equity group, announces the promotions of François Becque, Mario Giannattasio and Emanuele Tomasi as Investment Managers and Antoine Forgeard as Associate. Additionally, Anna-Karin Portunato now heads the Investor Relations team…
Milan, Zola Predosa – Bologna (Italy), February 28, 2020 – Further to the information released on 13 February 2020, Argos, pan-European Private Equity fund with over thirty years track record, announces the completion of its acquisition of the entire share capital of Sicura…
Paris (France) – 26 February 2020 – Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of non-quoted M&A transactions, today published the Mid-market Argos Index® for the fourth quarter of 2019…
Brussels (Belgium) – 19 February 2020 – Argos, independent European investment fund, with a local team in Brussels, is proud to congratulate Geert Pauwels and his team for having won the European Railway Award. It’s the first time that the CEO of a rail freight receive this prize…
Milan, Zola Predosa – Bologna (Italy), February 13, 2020 – Argos, pan-European Private Equity fund with over thirty years track record, announces the signing of a contract for the acquisition of the entire share capital of Sicura, leader in the offering of integrated services…
Paris (France) – 15 November 2019 – The shareholders of E.J. Barbier SA (« E.J. Barbier »), a controlling holding company owning 113 603 shares representing approximately 67.46% of the share capital and 82.98% of the voting rights of Société Anonyme d’Explosifs et de Produits Chimiques1 (“EPC Groupe” or “EPC”) and 3 777 founder’s shares2, have entered into exclusive negotiations with the management company Argos SAS (“Argos”)…
Paris (France) – 15 November 2019 – Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of M&A transactions on unlisted companies, today published the mid-market Argos Index® for the 3rd quarter of 2019. This index, launched in 2006, measures changes in the valuations of Eurozone private mid-market companies in which a majority stake has been acquired during the last six months.
Milan (Italy), October 23, 2019 – Latteria e Caseificio Moro, company boasting more than 90 years in the production and sale of fresh milk derivatives, today announced it welcomed Argos, European independent investment fund with a 30-year track record, as shareholder to support its growth in Italy and abroad.
Milan (Italy), Frankfurt (Germany), Paris (France) 17 October 2019 – Argos, European independent private-equity group, announces the nominations of Giuseppe Bonsignore as Chief Operations Officer, Jacqui Darbyshire as Chief Financial Officer and Coralie Cornet as Communications Director. Additionally, Lee Tagg joined as Fund Financial Controller based in Paris.
Paris (France) 3 September 2019 – Argos, European independent private equity group, today announced it has divested the Salvia Group to Total Specific Solutions (TSS). The Salvia Group is an Argos Fund VI portfolio company and includes Salvia Développement, Alteva and SRCI.
Brussels (Belgium), Frankfurt (Germany), Milan (Italy), Paris (France) 11 September 2019 – Argos announces the nominations as Partners of Rainer Derix (DACH), Alessio Manigrasso (Italy), Maarten Meijssen and Richard Reis (both Benelux).
Paris (France), 4 September 2019 – Maison Berger Paris, world leader in the fragrance lamp market, is to acquire Groupe Devineau, a candle-making specialist. Supported by Argos since 2017, Maison Berger Paris is an investment of the Argos VII fund.
Paris (France), 24 July 2019 – Argos, the European independent private equity group, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of unlisted M&A transactions, today published the mid-market Argos Index® for the 2nd quarter of 2019.
London, UK and Paris, Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Lyon, France – 10 July 2019 – Argos, the European independent private equity group, today announced it has entered into exclusive negotiations with funds advised by Providence Strategic Growth (“PSG”), the growth equity affiliate of Providence Equity Partners (“Providence”), with a view to reaching a definitive agreement for the sale of I’Car Systems and DATAFIRST…
