Argosy Private Equity

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.