Argos Wityu

Argos Wityu is a private equity firm specializing in investments in management buyouts, middle market, growth capital, emerging growth, mature, later stage, PIPEs, industry consolidation, management buy ins, buy in management buyouts, and spin-offs by large corporations. It also provides mezzanine financing. The firm prefers to invest in small to medium sized privately or publicly held companies across all sectors with focus on energy, materials, hotels, media, retail, consumer products, healthcare, information technology, financials, and telecommunication sectors. It primarily invests in companies based in Benelux region and Continental Europe, with a focus on France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland.

Pierluigi Rotundo

Associate

36 past transactions

Wibit Sports

Private Equity Round in 2018
Founded in 1996 by two friends Robert Cirjak and Romann Rademacher, Wibit is the creator of the inflatable water park industry. The German company has revolutionized play on the water over the years with its team constantly working on new creations. Inspired by a passion for sports, the portfolio has transformed over the years from single trampolines to entire Sports Parks!

Aktivoptik

Acquisition in 2018
aktivoptik Service AG operates as a optical retail chain. The company was founded in 1989 and is based in Bad kreuznach, Germany.

Juratoys

Acquisition in 2018
Juratoys designs, creates and distributes design and educative toys under its own brands Janod (wood toys) and Kaloo (plush) which address the young children market. It also distributes international toys brands.

Factum Finance SAS

Acquisition in 2018
Factum Finance SAS provides leasing solutions for information technology, health equipment, and industrial rolling stock. It offers IT products, medical equipment, road tractors, airport vehicles, and fire engines, machine tools, woodworking machines, moulds, furnaces, printing rotaries, recycling machines, industrial tanks, chain control processes, excavators, etc. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Nancy, France. It has offices in Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and France.

Zodiac Milpro

Acquisition in 2018
Zodiac Milpro International SASU manufactures and markets outboard powered rigid hull inflatable boats (RIBS) and turn key boats with enclosed cabins for search and rescue, aids to navigation maintenance, law enforcement, fisheries patrol, and harbor security missions. The company was founded in 1909 and is based in Paris, France.

Henri Selmer Paris

Acquisition in 2018
Henri Selmer Paris manufactures mouthpieces and wind instruments, exclusively high-range, branded Henri Selmer Paris.

Future Groep

Acquisition in 2017
Future Groep is the future business service provider that does things differently.

Fabbri Group

Acquisition in 2017
Fabbri Group is an Italian company based in Rovigo that specializes in designing and manufacturing amusement rides, including a wide range of options such as kiddie rides, family rides, ferris wheels, roller coasters, and water rides. Founded in 1950, the company is recognized for its innovation in the amusement industry. Additionally, Fabbri Group supplies wrapping machines and films targeted at the fresh food sector, demonstrating its versatility across different markets.

Gruppo Fabbri Vignola

Acquisition in 2017
Gruppo Fabbri Vignola manufactures and sells machines and films for food packaging applications.

Maison Berger

Acquisition in 2017
Maison Berger Paris is a manufacturer of air care products, catering to both residential and healthcare environments. Founded in 1898 and based in Bourgtheroulde, France, the company specializes in a range of products including catalytic lamps, home fragrances, and essential oils, as well as pharmacy dispensers designed to purify air in hospital wards. Maison Berger distributes its offerings through online platforms and retail channels, ensuring accessibility to its diverse clientele worldwide.

REVIMA

Acquisition in 2017
REVIMA is a independent provider, specialized in Landing Gear and Sheet Metal MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) for civil and military aircraft. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Revima Group, a leading independent Landing Gear and APU MRO provider, employing over 600 people.

La Compagnie des Desserts

Acquisition in 2016
La Compagnie des Desserts is the European manufacturers and distributors of frozen desserts for the restaurant industry.

Sasa Demarle

Acquisition in 2016
Sasa Demarle is in the design and manufacture of baking equipment mainly for bakery and pastry professionals.

RSD SA

Acquisition in 2016
At RSD they consider that Information is your most valuable asset. As a software vendor, Their technologies help companies to reduce operating costs, to minimize risk exposure and to increase the value of information through robust information management solutions. Their team has 40 years of experience in implementing their solutions to solve complex customer problems, and in supporting millions of users worldwide. Innovation is one of their fundamental driver: RSD is the first vendor to propose an "in-place" governance platform and a cloud based Policy Management environment. Their products and services are offered around the globe – both directly and through strategic business partners.

Talentia

Acquisition in 2016
Talentia Software is an international developer and supplier of enterprise management software, specializing in corporate performance management, finance, and HR solutions. With over 25 years of experience, the company operates from 10 international offices and collaborates with a global network of partners, supporting more than 3,600 customers across 30 countries, including both SMEs and large enterprises. Talentia focuses on digitizing HR and finance processes, emphasizing flexibility and commitment in its support strategy. By enabling Chief Human Resources Officers and Chief Financial Officers to achieve their business objectives, Talentia positions itself as a strategic partner for companies navigating the complexities of an ever-changing economic landscape.

Lineas

Private Equity Round in 2015
Lineas provides rail and road transportation services. Lineas, the Spanish word for “lines”, reflects the smart connections we have established between economic centres throughout Europe, the strong connections we build with our customers, partners and colleagues, and the innovative data transfer lines we build to support better, smarter, easier logistics solutions for our customers. Moreover, we put the full force of rail and our team’s expertise at the service of our customers for their freight transport. Lineas, your freight force.

Gantrex

Acquisition in 2015
Gantrex is a manufacturer and supplier of crane rail fastening systems.

BIP

Private Equity Round in 2014
Bip is an Italian consulting firm mainly focused on operations and implementation of already defined plans and strategies (in particular with IT implication).

Valco Group

Acquisition in 2014
Valco Group manufactures cryogenic valves for industrial applications.

Implanta

Acquisition in 2014
Implanta Spa is a dental care clinic based in Monza, Italy, offering a comprehensive range of odontostomatological services. The company specializes in hygiene and prevention, implantology, oral surgery, and pediatric dentistry, catering to diverse patient needs. Additionally, Implanta provides services in gnathology and orthodontics, ensuring a holistic approach to dental health. With a focus on quality care, Implanta Spa aims to meet the oral health requirements of its clients through a variety of specialized treatments.

Cisbio.com

Acquisition in 2013
Cisbio Bioassays, a life sciences company, develops various assays and reagents for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academia, and contract research organizations worldwide. It offers G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR), a homogeneous time-resolved fluorescence (HTRF) cellular platform solution; kinases and cell signaling solutions, such as assays for covering various needs for monitoring kinase targets; and a line of HTRF epigenetic toolbox reagents and kits for high throughput screening and investigation of epigenetic targets.

Via Delle perle S.p.A.

Acquisition in 2013
Via Delle perle S.p.A. manufactures women's apparel.

Salvia Developpement

Acquisition in 2013
Salvia Développement SAS, founded in 2013 and based in Aubervilliers, France, specializes in business management software tailored for social housing organizations, local authorities, and real estate developers. The company, which operates as a subsidiary of Total Specific Solutions, offers a comprehensive suite of solutions that cater to the needs of finance and project management departments. Its portfolio includes operations management, technical and energy management, as well as tools for dematerialization, debt management, and fixed asset management. By integrating innovative technologies with industry expertise, Salvia Développement supports its clients in navigating the complexities of real estate project management and enhances efficiency in financial reporting and operational monitoring. The company serves clients both in metropolitan France and overseas territories.

Aytos Berger-Levrault

Acquisition in 2013
Aytos is the Spanish leader specialized in the development and implementation of electronic management and administration software for local public authorities. Recognized for its comprehensive range of applications covering the entire back-front office chain of a local community and for its capacity for innovation, Aytos provides solutions to new needs including the concept of "Smart City".

Natural Distribution Ltd

Acquisition in 2013
Natural Distribution Ltd develops and distributes food supplements based on plants and components of natural origin in pharmacies and specialist shops.

Antex

Acquisition in 2013
Antex providing personnel management and administration services.

Full Integrated Solutions

Acquisition in 2013
Full Integrated Solutions providing accounting, bookkeeping, and related auditing services.

F2A S.r.l.

Acquisition in 2013
F2A S.r.l. provides ideas, and management and personnel administration services.

ASC International House

Acquisition in 2012
ASC International House (Geneva and Vevey), provider of high quality, made-to-measure language training for corporate clients and private individuals. We are proud to be affiliated with the International House World Organisation, a network of 160 privately-owned and independently-operated language schools spanning 52 countries.

Bellco

Acquisition in 2008
Bellco, an Italian company with a European identity, is one of the pioneers and protagonists of haemodialysis. Now, just as in the past, it focuses on satisfying the needs of patients and experts through innovation, research and the development of advanced Nephrology, Intensive Care and Cardiology therapies.

LEXSI

Acquisition in 2008
Groupe LEXSI S.A. is a provider of security threat intelligence solutions based in Bagnolet, France, with additional offices in Paris, Lyon, Lille, Tunis, Montreal, and Singapore. Established in 1999, the company operates a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that includes a range of tools designed to identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities within information systems. Key offerings include the Threat Defense Center, real-time endpoint fraud analysis, a USB Malware Cleaner, and MULTIPROXIES for secure IP address management. LEXSI also delivers specialized auditing, consulting, incident response, and training services in IT security to over 400 active clients. The company has been a subsidiary of Orange S.A. since 2016.

Alkan S.A.

Acquisition in 2007
ALKAN is a worldwide recognized supplier of carriage and ejection systems for both fixed wings (fighter & light combat aircraft), as well as mission aircraft and rotary wings. ALKAN is totally focused on design, development, testing and manufacturing the most modern solutions. Thanks to modular designs, any ALKAN solution can be customized to match any customer specific requirement. ALKAN equipment are in operation in more than 65 countries and are qualified on more than 60 different aircraft.

ORSYP

Acquisition in 2007
ORSYP is an independent IT operations management solutions company that helps its customers automate and optimize the performance of their business systems. It also offers IT service management services such as enterprise job scheduling, IT workload automation, and performance and capacity management. With many headquarters in Paris, France, Boston, Hong Kong, and China, ORSYP serves over 1,400 blue chip customers. It was founded in 1986.

Davey Bickford

Acquisition in 2007
Davey Bickford SAS designs and manufactures electronic initiation systems for mining, quarrying and construction, tunneling, and seismic exploration markets worldwide. It provides detonators and blasting systems, lead-free initiation compositions, non-electrical detonators, and electronic initiation systems. The company was founded in 1831 and is based in Hery, France. The company operates as a subsidiary of Enaex S.A.

Dinno Santé

Acquisition in 2007
Dinno Sante operates as a home health delivery network that specializes in pump insulin therapy to diabetic patients.

Roc Eclerc

Acquisition in 2005
ROC-ECLERC is a network of brands and retail concessions of nearly 500 stores in France.