Learn from the people
Understand how the founder and team have made the business successful. Their experience, judgment, and customer knowledge help shape the decisions we make as owners.
When it’s time to hand over your business
Good businesses.
Great futures.
We acquire established businesses, combining the expertise of their founders and teams with our experience in operations and modern technology to build enduring companies.
Discuss selling your businessOPERATOR-LEDLONG-TERM PERSPECTIVE
01 / Our approach
How we approach
ownership.
Founders spend years building expertise, earning customer trust, and developing capable teams. That work is the foundation of the high-quality businesses we seek to own.
We start by learning from the founder and the team. Their knowledge of the business, combined with our experience in operations and technology, guides how we introduce modern platforms and shared resources as the company grows.
Bring in modern platforms
Introduce modern systems and shared tools where they make sense for the business, drawing on the experience of the people who will use them.
Build an enduring company
Carry forward the knowledge and relationships that made the business successful, while investing in the people and capabilities it will need over time.
02 / Investment focus
The businesses
we buy.
We are particularly interested in B2B services where expertise, reliable delivery, and strong customer relationships matter.
Discuss an opportunityOwnership
Privately owned businesses
Owners considering retirement or a change in their day-to-day responsibilities.Sector focus
Business-to-business services
Companies that customers rely on for their expertise and service.Geography
United States & Canada
With a focus on businesses serving U.S. customers.For owners & advisors
Planning to sell
your business?
You may be ready to retire, or just beginning to think about succession. Either way, choosing a buyer means deciding who will take responsibility for your employees, your customers, and the business you’ve built.
We start by understanding what matters to you and when you would like to step back. A well-planned handover gives us time to learn from your experience and gives you a clear path to stepping away. Your knowledge helps shape how we carry the business forward.
01 Tell us about your plans02 Explore whether we’re a fit03 Discuss the sale and handover
For brokers and advisorsWe welcome introductions on behalf of owners. A brief overview of the business and the seller’s plans is a useful starting point.
03 / Operator experience
We understand
the owner’s side
of the table.
Chris Wales
Founder · Obelisk Equity PartnersChris founded and led Intangent, a sales performance management consulting business, through its acquisition by Argano in 2023. He subsequently held leadership roles within the combined organization.
With more than 20 years in consulting and business leadership, he brings direct experience building teams, managing operations, and navigating the transition from founder to seller.
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04 / Start a conversation
Tell us about
your business.
Let us know what your company does and what you have in mind for a sale or transition.
Share a brief overview to get started. Please leave sensitive financial documents and proprietary information for a later conversation.