Argos

About The Fund

Argos is an investment firm specializing in acquiring and developing family-owned businesses in various industries including Other, Hardware, Manufacturing, Maschinenbau (mechanical engineering), Oberflächentechnik (surface technology), Elektrotechnik (electrical engineering), and Baunebengewerbe (construction-related trades). With over 20 years of experience, Argos focuses on companies with a strong track record, preferably in middle-sized to larger segments, looking for solutions in succession situations. They are dedicated to the long-term ownership of these companies and are actively involved in their management, providing continuity and preserving their independence. Argos has a policy of not pursuing quick exits or resales, instead, they maintain the companies at their original locations and aim to retain the existing employees and advisors. By investing their own equity, they acquire majority stakes and also offer management opportunities to partake in company ownership through attractive investment options. Their approach ensures that the businesses continue to operate in harmony with their established corporate culture, honoring their identity as family enterprises. This philosophy extends to expanding into new markets, developing new products, implementing new systems, and making additional acquisitions to strengthen the core business, all while preserving the legacy and values inherent in a family-owned business structure. Argos prides itself on a 100% track record of never having resold a business and 100% retention of the businesses at their original sites, emphasizing its commitment to continuity and longevity in business operations.