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PLACING PEOPLE FIRST

Mid-Market majority
buyouts

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7 OFFICES

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35+ Years of experience

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€1.8 billion AUM

2 investment strategies

70 people

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100+ companies supported

Building Stronger and more Sustainable Businesses

We unlock the full potential of the companies we invest in by bringing much more than capital – we unleash their development. We deliver sustainable and outstanding value for our investors thanks to our people-oriented and active-ownership approach.

Independent European Investment Platform

Our skilled European team invests in mid-sized companies with strong fundamentals and uses our unique value-creation methodology to help these companies accelerate their growth and ESG performance. 

Seven offices, One team, Two investment strategies

Our strong pan-European presence is an essential part of our identity. We have operated on a European level right from the start since 1989, and Argos Wityu has now grown to 7 offices, enabling our team to build local networks for the long term.

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Paris
Luxembourg
Brussels
Amsterdam
Frankfurt
Milan
Geneva

Our CEOs

The core values of our work with CEOs are based on trust and transparency. Heading family businesses or SMEs in Europe, CEOs can count on our full support.
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Lamberto Cuppini

CEOs of Fulgard — Italy

Bas Ambachtsheer

CEO of IJssel — The Netherlands

Umberto Ferretti

CEO of BRACCHI — Italy

ESG is at the core of our DNA

One of the first 15 asset managers worldwide to commit to the Science-based targets initiative (SBTi).

Signatory of the PRI (Principles of Responsible Investment)

We help companies accelerate their growth by using a rigorous ESG approach.

Experienced Team

16 nationalities and languages spoken  I  70 team members

Our team is key. Multicultural and multinational, this diversity brings together perspectives, knowledge and valuable skills. Our team is united by shared human values, which are intrinsically linked to each individual’s personality.

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Thomas Ribéreau

Partner — France

Maëlis de Calan

Analyst — France

Nicola Honorati

Investment Manager — Italy

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SB Italia, a company supported by Argos Wityu, acquires Doxinet.

Argos Wityu 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 Wityu.

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Bracchi, a company supported by Argos Wityu, acquires Mateco

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.

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Promotions within the investment team in France and Italy.

Argos Wityu, 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 Wityu, 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.”

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DACH

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ITALY

Investor Relations

DACH

€10 M

Floating waterparks

DACH

€194 M

Transport and logistics 

ITALY

€486 M

Rail freight operator

BENELUX

€283 M

Tank transport

BENELUX

€548 M

Civil explosives

FRANCE

€107 M

Packaging machines

ITALY

€73 M

Technology installers

DACH

€124 M

Rail tracks

BENELUX

€336 M

Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul solutions provider

FRANCE

€200 M

Electronic systems

FRANCE

€122 M

Connectivity solutions

FRANCE

€81 M

Maintenance

BENELUX

€103 M

Consulting

FRANCE

€86 M

Safety services

ITALY

€96 M

Rigid-inflatable and inflatables boats

FRANCE

€108 M

Home fragrance brand

FRANCE

€44 M

Musical instruments

FRANCE

€55 M

Opticaids chains al & hearing

DACH

€35 M

Bakery chain

DACH

€67 M

Cheese producer 

ITALY

€34 M

Equipment for bakery

FRANCE

€111 M

IT-Digital and Software

FRANCE

€44 M

IT solutions and services

ITALY

€61 M

Software provider

FRANCE

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Jean Pierre Di Benedetto

Managing Partner

ITALY

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Giuseppe Bonsignore

COO

ITALY

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Louis Godron

Managing Partner

FRANCE

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Managing Partner

FRANCE

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Gilles Lorang

Managing Partner

BENELUX

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Coralie Cornet

Head of communications

FRANCE

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Jacqui Darbyshire

Chief Financial Officer

FRANCE

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Foodservice industry

Revennues : 50M€

FRANCE

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Foodservice industry

Revennues : 40M€

ITALY

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Foodservice industry

Revennues : 30M€

FRANCE