M&A Deal Summary

Capitol Meridian Partners Acquires Launch

On February 11, 2025, private equity firm Capitol Meridian Partners acquired staffing company Launch from Argentum Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Capitol Meridian Partners’ 1st transaction in the Staffing sector.
  • This is Capitol Meridian Partners’ 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Capitol Meridian Partners’ 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-02-11
Target Launch
Sector Staffing
Buyer(s) Capitol Meridian Partners
Sellers(s) Argentum Capital Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Launch

Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
Launch is a provider of workforce solutions to the aviation industry, and serves leading airlines, MROs, OEMs, and aircraft service centers. Launch was founded in 2011 and is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.

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Buyer(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Capitol Meridian Partners is a private equity firm focused on companies in government and regulated sectors across North America. Specific sectors of interest include aerospace, defense, government services, and government software, technology, and communications. The Firm typically commits $50 to $250 million per transaction to support buyouts, growth financings, and carve-out situations. Prospective companies are typically profitable with EBITDA between $5 and $75 million. Capitol Meridian Partners was established in 2021 and is based in Washington DC.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector (Staffing) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 2
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 4
Year (2025) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-03-06 PrimeFlight Aviation Services

Sugar Land, Texas, United States

PrimeFlight Aviation Services provides major airlines, airports, cargo, and general aviation customers with GSE maintenance, ground handling services, aircraft services, into-plane fueling, deicing, aviation cleaning supplies, and terminal services, across a global footprint. PrimeFlight Aviation Services is based in Sugar Land, Texas.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Argentum Capital Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 1988
PE ASSETS 400M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Argentum Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in small to mid-sized companies with proven business models and the ability to become market leaders. Prospective transaction situations include growth capital financing, management buyouts, platform acquisitions, and recapitalization. The firm typically takes minority positions, except in the case of management buyouts. Industry sectors of interest include business services, healthcare, and technology. Argentum generally prefers opportunities located in the Eastern US, but will consider companies across the US. Argentum Capital Partners was formed in 1988 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 45 of 45
Sector (Staffing) 3 of 3
Type (Secondary Buyout) 7 of 7
State (Illinois) 4 of 4
Country (United States) 43 of 43
Year (2025) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-11-12 Alarm Masters

Spring, Texas, United States

Alarm Masters is a provider of fire alarm, safety, monitoring, and security services. Alarm Masters is based in Spring, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-02-25 JessCo

Midland, Texas, United States

JessCo provides emission control equipment and services for the oil and gas industry. The company provides vapor recovery units, combustors, flares, and vapor recovery towers at competitive prices. Designed for durability and ease of maintenance, JessCo’s equipment ensures regulatory compliance while maximizing profitability for its customers. It offers preventative maintenance, repair services, and guidance to minimize downtime and optimize performance. With a reputation for reliability and customer satisfaction. JessCo is based in Midland, Texas.

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