Argus Capital

Argus Capital is a private equity firm established in 1998, focusing on mid-market investments in Central and Eastern Europe. With a strong presence in the region, it was one of the first firms to create a network of offices there. Argus Capital partners with prominent institutional investors and family offices from Europe, North America, and the Middle East to support its investment strategies. The firm has managed various funds, including a buyout fund that specifically targeted sectors such as healthcare services, media, life sciences, robotics, drones, and technology, media, and telecommunications.

Ali Artunkal

Portfolio Director

Emil Daciuk

Investment Director

Andrzej Fudali

Investment Manager

László Grubits

Investment Director

Pawel Scott

Partner

Daniel Zach

Investment Director

13 past transactions

Carlili

Venture Round in 2018
Carlili operates a car rental platform in France that provides on-demand booking of rental vehicles. Established in 2015 and based in Paris, the company enables users to conveniently rent cars and have them delivered to their preferred location at their chosen time. By partnering with professional rental agencies and a network of conveyors, Carlili simplifies the car rental experience, allowing travelers to focus on their journeys without the hassle of traditional rental procedures.

Calucem

Acquisition in 2010
Calucem GmbH is a manufacturer and distributor of calcium aluminate cements, headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, with additional offices in Allentown, Pennsylvania and Singapore, along with a production facility in Pula, Croatia. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in a wide range of products, including low purity calcium aluminate cement for refractory applications, quick-setting and fast-hardening cements for road construction and mining, and white calcium aluminate cement for building chemistry. Calucem's offerings cater to various industries such as construction, wastewater treatment, and corrosion resistance, focusing on applications like pipes, aggregates, flooring products, mortars, and coatings. The company exports its products globally, emphasizing quality and innovation in its research and development efforts.

Memorial Health Group

Private Equity Round in 2010
Memorial Health Group operates hospitals, clinics, and medical centers in Turkey. It offers services in the areas of cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, dentistry, dermatology, gastroenterelogy/hepatology, general surgery, internal medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, nuclear medicine, ophthalmology, organ transplantation, orthopedy and traumatology, pediatrics, phsysiotherapy and rehabilitation, plastic and reconstructive surgery, robotics surgery, and transplant surgery; and ear, nose, and throat. The company also provides check up center, IVF andrologia and genetics center, and laboratory services. Memorial Health Group was founded in 1995 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Izzi

Private Equity Round in 2008
SIA IZZI operates as a cable operator that provides telecommunication services for households and businesses.

RIO Media

Private Equity Round in 2008
RIO Media a.s. is a telecommunications company based in Prague, Czech Republic, specializing in providing Internet connectivity, digital television, and voice services. Established in 2008, the company primarily serves regions in North Bohemia, Klatovy, Olomouc, and North Moravia. RIO Media is recognized for its advanced infrastructure, enabling it to deliver high-speed Internet services of up to 1Gbps, making it one of the leading providers in the Czech market in terms of households connected via fiber optic networks. Since October 2017, RIO Media has operated as a subsidiary of KAPRAIN Industrial Holding Limited.

GTX Hanex Plastic

Acquisition in 2006
GTX Hanex Plastic is a producer of thermoformable films, preforms and bottles.

Pivia Software Inc

Series B in 2001
Pivia Software Inc is an information technology and services provider that helps its clients improve the effectiveness, performance, and return on investment. It is based in Cupertino, California.

CentrPort

Series A in 2001
CentrPort is the creator of Brand Interaction Management software. Their suite of software products was designed to enable businesses to receive continuous return on their digital marketing investment. They provide the means by which Their clients effectively integrate cumulative, multi-system data into a single profile of each potential customer. This integrated data forms the basis for the proactive management of all interactions between their customers and their brand.

Vendeo

Series C in 2000
Vendeo operates a comprehensive online platform that features classifieds for a variety of used products, including cars, property, and job listings. The platform caters to both individual sellers and buyers, facilitating transactions across multiple categories. In addition to its classifieds, Vendeo is associated with Vendio Services, which specializes in providing eCommerce software designed to assist small to medium-sized merchants in managing their online sales efficiently. This integrated solution enables merchants to sell across various channels, streamlining their operations and helping them reach a broader audience. The company is recognized for its user-friendly approach and has garnered a significant user base, contributing to a robust marketplace for second-hand goods and eCommerce services.

SquareTrade

Series B in 2000
SquareTrade is an independent warranty provider based in Brisbane, California, specializing in aftermarket protection plans for consumer electronics and appliances. The company offers warranties for a wide range of products, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, home entertainment systems, and various household appliances, regardless of where they were purchased. SquareTrade's coverage includes protection against drops, water damage, malfunctions, and accidents. Founded in 1999, the company has expanded its services to both the United States and international markets. It operates as a subsidiary of Allstate Non-Insurance Holdings, Inc. and maintains an additional office in London, United Kingdom.

Svoboda Press

Private Equity Round in 2000
The Svoboda Press s.r.o. printing house specializes at high volume web offset production. Primary and typical products of the company are full-colour magazines, catalogues and other advertisement publications – brochures, flyers, leaflets, etc. Final outputs/products are as follows: folded and online trimmed to final size sections, spineglued or stitched (2 staples) on line finished products, off line stitched or perfect bound catalogues or magazines. PDF files are transferred via net to our FTP server to dedicated address.

SquareTrade

Seed Round in 2000
SquareTrade is an independent warranty provider based in Brisbane, California, specializing in aftermarket protection plans for consumer electronics and appliances. The company offers warranties for a wide range of products, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, home entertainment systems, and various household appliances, regardless of where they were purchased. SquareTrade's coverage includes protection against drops, water damage, malfunctions, and accidents. Founded in 1999, the company has expanded its services to both the United States and international markets. It operates as a subsidiary of Allstate Non-Insurance Holdings, Inc. and maintains an additional office in London, United Kingdom.

Vendeo

Series B in 1999
Vendeo operates a comprehensive online platform that features classifieds for a variety of used products, including cars, property, and job listings. The platform caters to both individual sellers and buyers, facilitating transactions across multiple categories. In addition to its classifieds, Vendeo is associated with Vendio Services, which specializes in providing eCommerce software designed to assist small to medium-sized merchants in managing their online sales efficiently. This integrated solution enables merchants to sell across various channels, streamlining their operations and helping them reach a broader audience. The company is recognized for its user-friendly approach and has garnered a significant user base, contributing to a robust marketplace for second-hand goods and eCommerce services.