Argonaut Private Equity

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2004

AUM

$2 000 M

Location

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Asia

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Argonaut Private Equity is a private equity firm based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, founded in 2004. Led by CEO Steve Mitchell, the firm is one of the largest in the Central U.S. with a strong focus on partnerships founded on shared values of honesty and diligence. The team comprises experienced professionals such as Kelby Hagar, President & Managing Director, and Phil VanTrease, CFO & General Counsel, among others, whose various backgrounds contribute to the firm's operations.

Argonaut focuses on providing equity funding across various industries, including energy, healthcare services, and industrials. The firm manages over $2 billion in assets, targeting middle-market companies primarily in North America. They typically invest in a range of $50-100 million for growth and expansion opportunities, and they have a strong regional presence in the Central United States.

Notable investments by Argonaut Private Equity include companies such as Bandera Utility - a utility service provider, and American Well Services - an oilfield services company. The firm has built a reputation for aligning with companies that share its core values, aiming to create unique and successful opportunities in the sectors they serve.

Industry

Manufacturing Construction Aerospace Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Industrial Marketing and Advertising Real Estate Energy HealthTech Financial Services Fintech Media and Entertainment

Argonaut Private Equity Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Argonaut Private Equity Fund V, LP.	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate Energy HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$500 M	December 2023

Contacts

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Steve Mitchell Chief Executive Officer

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Kelby Hagar President & Managing Director

President & Managing Director

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FAQs about Argonaut Private Equity

Is Argonaut Private Equity a venture capital or private equity firm?

Argonaut Private Equity is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.

Where is Argonaut Private Equity located?

Argonaut Private Equity is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States.

When was Argonaut Private Equity founded?

Argonaut Private Equity was founded in 2004.

What sectors and industries does Argonaut Private Equity invest in?

Argonaut Private Equity invests in companies and startups in Manufacturing, Construction, Aerospace, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Industrial, Marketing and Advertising, Real Estate, Energy, HealthTech, Financial Services, Fintech, Media and Entertainment.

What is Argonaut Private Equity geographical focus of investments?

Argonaut Private Equity invests in companies and startups in North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Argonaut Private Equity typically invest in?

Argonaut Private Equity invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Argonaut Private Equity investment?

Argonaut Private Equity usually invests $50-100 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Argonaut Private Equity?

Argonaut Private Equity has around $2 000m assets under management.

When was Argonaut Private Equity last fund created?

Argonaut Private Equity last fund was created/launched in 2023-12-18

What are the contacts of Argonaut Private Equity?

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