2022
Argos Wityu sets ambitious science-based targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) according to the SBTi, a non-governmental organisation helping companies set emission reduction targets, on all scopes, in line with climate science and Paris Agreement goals.
The common objective is to reinforce IJssel Technologie’s robust market position in accelerating commercial developments, boosting innovation, contributing to the energy transition, and deploying a clear M&A strategy. This acquisition marks Argos Wityu’s fifth investment by its MidMarket fund VIII.
Paris (France) – 23 November 2022 – Argos Wityu, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of non-quoted M&A transactions, today published the Argos Index® Mid-market for the third quarter of 2022. This index, launched in 2006, tracks the valuations of eurozone private, mid-market companies in which a majority stake has been acquired during the last six months.
Argos Wityu, an independent European investment fund, has agreed to sell Juratoys, a designer and distributor of toys and games (Janod, Kaloo and Liliputiens brands) to the family-owned Maped group, a leader in school, writing, colouring and office supplies.
Argos Wityu, an independent pan-European private equity group, has taken a majority stake in SB Italia, a digital innovation company specialized in IT solutions and services for the management, integration, and digitisation of business processes.
This acquisition enables Zodiac Milpro to accelerate its international growth and strengthen its portfolio with a new prestige brand.
Zodiac Milpro, the world leader in high-performance inflatable and rigid inflatable boats, has announced the acquisition of Yachtwerft Meyer, specialized in the design and production of custom-made premium boats. Supported by Argos Wityu since 2018, Zodiac Milpro is an investment of the Argos VII fund.
Argos Wityu is excited to announce the launch of its new climate action strategy, which aims at leveraging its 30-year track record of transforming European SMEs by facilitating the “Grey to Green” transformation of the core economy and shaping sustainable leaders.
This acquisition will enable Coexya to strengthen its specialist position in customer relations and more specifically in CRM, digital marketing and Enterprise Service Management – ESM – activities.
The LoQu Optical Group, company supported by Argos Wityu, appointed Markus Rech as CEO as of August 2022. Together with Christoph Wein, they will form the group’s management team in the future.
Argos Wityu, an independent European investment fund, has promoted François Becque and Mario Giannattasio to the position of Director. The investment team has a total of 32 members.
Two high-level professionals, Sandra Lagumina and Jack Azoulay, join Argos Wityu, the leading independent European investment fund, as Senior Partners.
Sandra and Jack will actively contribute to implementing a new investment strategy aimed at deep environmental transformation for European businesses, complementing the strategy that has made Argos successful for more than three decades. This pioneering environmental impact fund, the details of which will be announced in the coming weeks, will aim at both financial and ecological performance. In this regard, it will have a quantified and measurable decarbonation target.
Bourgtheroulde, 28 July 2022 – The Emosia Group, a company supported by Argos Wityu, is acquiring the start-up My Jolie Candle. Founded in 2014, My Jolie Candle has established itself on the home fragrances market, owing to its innovative candles with jewellery hidden inside. The two entities are highly complementary, and this acquisition will enable them to develop on this fast-growing market.
Paris (France) – 20 July 2022 – Argos Wityu, an independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of unlisted M&A transactions, today published the Mid-market Argos Index® for the second quarter of 2022. Launched in 2006, the index tracks the valuations of unlisted eurozone SMEs in which a majority stake has been taken over the previous six months.
Julhiet Sterwen, leader in strategy consulting, transformation and innovation, has adopted the status of “mission-driven company” (“entreprise à mission”). In so doing, the firm has aligned its status with its longstanding determination to systematically act as a positive force, in accordance with its “Consulting for Good” commitment.
Argos Wityu announces the promotions as Partners of Simon Guichard (France), Andrea Pavesi (Italy), Thomas Ribéreau (France) and Fabian Söffge (DACH). The new Partners average seven years within Argos Wityu and 10 years of private equity experience.
Argos Wityu, an independent European investment fund, announces the nomination of Jessica Peters as Head of ESG, based in the Brussels office.
Lyon (France), 25 April 2022 – Coexya, an independent digital leader in consulting, integration and software development, is to acquire Aquilab, a software company specialised in healthcare. The transaction will be a strategic merger of the two companies, enabling them to pursue their development.
In a collective action, Argos Wityu team members have joined forces to donate to Médecins Sans
Frontières/Doctors Without Borders. More than 52,500€ were collected internally. This amount was doubled by
Argos Wityu, bringing the total amount of the gift to over 105,000€.
As an iCi signatory, Argos Wityu is committed to helping reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of the companies it supports and to ensuring sustainable performance.
Endorsed by the UNPRI since 2019, iCi is a French initiative initially launched under the name “Climate 2020 Initiative” (iC20) in 2015 during COP 21.
Paris (France) – 18 February 2022 – Argos Wityu, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of non-quoted M&A transactions, today published the Mid-market Argos Index® for the fourth quarter of 2021.
Paris (France) – 13 December 2021 – Argos Wityu, an independent European investment fund, is to acquire a majority stake in the capital of the French family-owned group that holds the following five companies…
Nivelles (Belgium), 1 February 2022 – The Gantrex Group, through its Spanish subsidiary Gantrex Spain S.A., has signed a Share Purchase Agreement in which it has acquired 100% of the shares of Bravo Silva Consultoría Técnica, S.L., also known as “ABS Consultor”, for an undisclosed amount…
Lézignan-Corbières (France), 31 January 2022 – La Compagnie des Desserts, a desert specialist serving restaurants and food service companies, is to merge with Groupe Philippe Faur, whose eponymous chief executive holds the title of Maître Artisan Glacier, a French distinction granted to master desert makers.
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