Argosy Private Equity is a direct investment firm based in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Established in 1990 by Kirk B. Griswold and John P. Kirwin III, the firm specializes in providing capital and operating and financial expertise to lower middle market companies across a broad range of industries. The firm partners with management teams investing in companies with sustainable competitive advantages and attractive growth prospects. It is an operating subsidiary of Argosy Capital. The firm is managed by the executive management team.