Argonaut Private Capital, Lp

Argonaut Private Capital, LP is an investment advisory firm based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, established in 2016. The firm specializes in managing private equity investments in the industrial and services sectors, focusing on the historically underserved "Middle America" market region. The firm manages assets for the George Kaiser family entities and sponsors private equity funds. Argonaut tailors its investment advisory activities to comply with each fund's objectives and guidelines. As of December 31, 2024, the firm had approximately $3,390 million in regulatory assets under management, with both discretionary and non-discretionary assets. For fees, Argonaut receives asset-based management fees from each fund, payable quarterly, and may receive carried interest allocations after meeting performance hurdles. The firm does not engage in soft-dollar benefits or client referral arrangements. Investment discretion is exercised for the funds, while advice to the family entities is non-discretionary. The firm's investment strategy focuses on acquiring controlling positions in middle-market buyout and growth private equity opportunities in the diversified industrials sectors. Argonaut conducts ongoing due diligence, active board participation, and fosters global relationships to create value and growth. Risk factors include concentrated portfolios, illiquid investments, and market risks. Argonaut has established a code of ethics, policies on personal trading, and proxy voting procedures to ensure ethical conduct and client protection.