Rhône Group

Rhône Group, established in 1996, is a global private equity firm headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Paris. The firm specializes in mid-market investments, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations across various industries, including business services, chemicals, consumer products, food, industrial, materials, mining, and shipping. With over $7.5 billion in assets under management and a team of over 100 professionals, Rhône Group offers financial advisory services, strategic alliances, and business valuation services, primarily targeting European and trans-Atlantic investments. The firm is led by co-founders Robert Agostinelli and Steven Langman, who have been managing Rhône Group since its inception in 1995.

Robert F. Agostinelli

Managing Director and Co-Founder

Martin Atlas

Principal

Sara Eskola

Vice President

Philip Kagan

Vice President

Marianne Kirkegaard

Managing Director

Chris Lando

Principal

M. Steven Langman

Managing Director and Co-Founder

Patrick Mundt

Managing Director

Patrick Mundt

Managing Director

Josh Pollack

Principal

Sam Williams

Vice President

15 past transactions

Paragon Films

Acquisition in 2021
Paragon Films is a globally recognized manufacturer specializing in cast stretch films tailored for transit packaging distributors across various sectors, including food and beverage, consumer products, logistics, and industrial markets. The company is dedicated to innovation, consistently developing stretch films that deliver superior value, quality, and consistency. Paragon Films offers an extensive range of recyclable hand and machine stretch films designed to enhance load containment and puncture resistance. This focus on producing efficient, sustainable, and economical packaging solutions enables distributors and end-users to minimize waste and reduce their overall carbon footprint, thereby reinforcing the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility.

Wahoo Fitness

Acquisition in 2021
Wahoo Fitness, LLC is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing wireless fitness sensors and hardware products aimed at enhancing health and fitness activities. Established in 2009, Wahoo offers a diverse range of products including smart indoor cycling equipment, cycling computers, GPS watches, heart rate monitors, and various accessories such as bike mounts, cases, and sensors. These products are designed to connect with smartphones, enabling users to display, manage, and transfer fitness data effectively. By focusing on the needs of runners, cyclists, and fitness enthusiasts, Wahoo Fitness aims to improve training and performance through innovative technology.

Illycaffè

Private Equity Round in 2020
Illycaffè S.p.A. is an Italian coffee roasting company known for producing a variety of high-quality coffee products and coffee machines. The company specializes in whole bean coffee and offers a range of options including iperEspresso capsules, espresso, moka, and ESE pods. In addition to its coffee products, Illycaffè manufactures various coffee machines, such as espresso machines, cappuccino makers, and coffee grinders. The company caters to a diverse clientele, serving coffee enthusiasts at home, in fine hotels, restaurants, cafes, and workplaces. Through its commitment to quality and premium Italian coffee, Illycaffè aims to enhance the coffee experience for its customers worldwide.

Lummus Technology

Acquisition in 2020
Lummus Technology is a global technology licensor and supplier for the oil and gas industry. It develops and provides proprietary gas processing, refining, petrochemical, and gasification technologies, along with catalysts, equipment, and related services, helping clients pursue more sustainable and lower-carbon operations.

maxam IT AB

Acquisition in 2020
MAXAM is a global technology company specializing in the design, production, manufacture and use of energy materials.

Vista Global

Private Equity Round in 2018
Vista Global Holding Limited is a leading provider of business flight solutions, headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Established in 2018, the company operates through its subsidiaries to offer a range of services, including luxury private aviation travel for affluent individuals and corporations. Vista Global specializes in asset-light solutions that encompass guaranteed and on-demand global flight coverage, as well as aircraft leasing and finance services. Additionally, the company has developed an online platform that enables businesses to connect with customers, manage bookings, track flights, and plan trips directly with operators, enhancing the overall travel experience.

VistaJet

Private Equity Round in 2017
VistaJet is a leading provider of private aviation services, distinguished as the first and only global private aviation company. It offers a range of solutions, including its subscription-based Program and On-Demand services, allowing clients to access a fleet of silver and red business jets. This fleet enables VistaJet to serve corporations, governments, and private clients by facilitating travel to nearly every country worldwide. The subscription model allows customers to pay solely for the hours they fly, relieving them of the burdens and risks associated with owning an aircraft. Through its innovative approach, VistaJet has positioned itself as a key player in the private aviation market.

VistaJet

Secondary Market in 2017
VistaJet is a leading provider of private aviation services, distinguished as the first and only global private aviation company. It offers a range of solutions, including its subscription-based Program and On-Demand services, allowing clients to access a fleet of silver and red business jets. This fleet enables VistaJet to serve corporations, governments, and private clients by facilitating travel to nearly every country worldwide. The subscription model allows customers to pay solely for the hours they fly, relieving them of the burdens and risks associated with owning an aircraft. Through its innovative approach, VistaJet has positioned itself as a key player in the private aviation market.

GardaWorld

Acquisition in 2017
GardaWorld is a provider of security services and integrated risk management solutions, catering to private businesses, governments, humanitarian organizations, and multinational corporations. The company specializes in cash logistics, global risk consulting, and protective services, allowing clients to safeguard their people and assets while facilitating secure global commerce. With a focus on innovative technology and a skilled workforce, GardaWorld employs proprietary software platforms to enhance its service delivery and effectiveness in managing security and risk challenges across various industries.

Global Knowledge

Acquisition in 2014
Global Knowledge is an information technology company that specializes in IT and professional training solutions. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, the company focuses on developing self-service training automation software. It offers a range of IT and business skills courses, as well as certification programs, aimed at helping technology providers, enterprises, and governments enhance their capabilities. By providing access to subject-matter experts and delivering authorized instruction through various formats, Global Knowledge aims to assist organizations in closing skill gaps and fostering continuous talent development. The company was acquired by Oracle Corporation in July 2008.

Ranpak

Acquisition in 2014
Ranpak is a company founded in 1972 that specializes in environmentally sustainable packaging solutions. Initially focused on creating eco-friendly materials for product protection during shipping, Ranpak has evolved into a leader in the paper packaging industry, employing over 350 people globally. The company offers a comprehensive range of protective packaging systems and paper consumables tailored for e-commerce and industrial supply chains. Its primary revenue comes from providing these packaging solutions to direct end-users and a network of exclusive distributors. Additionally, Ranpak develops end-of-line automation systems that enhance packaging efficiency and customization, primarily serving markets in Europe and Asia.

ASK Chemicals

Acquisition in 2014
ASK Chemicals Group, headquartered in Hilden, Germany, is a prominent global supplier of high-performance industrial resins and materials. The company specializes in products used primarily in foundries, including a comprehensive range of consumables such as binders, coatings, risers, filters, and metallurgical products like inoculants and master alloys for iron casting. Additionally, its Industrial Resins division is recognized for its specialty phenolic resins, which excel in applications requiring stringent standards in fire protection, energy efficiency, and workplace safety. With a production and sales network spanning 22 countries and a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees, ASK Chemicals positions itself as a leader in industry-specific innovations, supported by research centers and laboratories located across Europe, Asia, America, and Africa.

Utex Industries

Acquisition in 2011
Utex Industries is a manufacturer that specializes in custom-designed engineered seals and components, utilizing high-performance armored elastomers, polymers, urethanes, composites, and mechanical seals. The company serves a diverse range of markets, including oil and gas, water distribution, aerospace, and industrial sectors. Established in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Utex operates manufacturing facilities exceeding 700,000 square feet across nine divisions in Texas and Europe. Over the years, it has expanded its capabilities through acquisitions, including Applied Rubber Technology, AccuSeal, CAM Speciality Products, DuraQuest, and Arefco. Utex Industries also offers specialized products for the oil and gas industry, such as custom rubber and thermoplastic components, well service packaging, and large bore frac systems. The company maintains branches in Britain, Singapore, and Brazil, further enhancing its global reach.

Coty

Private Equity Round in 2011
Coty Inc. is a global beauty company founded in 1904 and headquartered in New York, New York. It specializes in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of a wide range of beauty products, including fragrances, color cosmetics, and skin and body care items. The company operates through three main segments: Fragrances, Color Cosmetics, and Skin & Body Care. Coty's product portfolio features both prestige and mass brands, including well-known names such as Calvin Klein, Gucci, Burberry, CoverGirl, Rimmel, and Sally Hansen. These products are sold through various retail channels, including department stores, e-commerce platforms, drug stores, and specialty retailers, reaching customers in approximately 150 countries and territories. Coty’s focus on innovation and trend responsiveness has enabled it to create strong consumer franchises, while its entrepreneurial culture fosters creativity and agility within its teams. The company generates a significant portion of its sales from Europe, followed closely by the Americas and Asia-Pacific.
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