“From our first meeting with Agathos, they have been a breath of fresh air and we were confident they would be a good partner for us. They understood and were aligned with our values and goals and were fully supportive in helping us achieve them. We have been consistently impressed with their passion and commitment to unlocking growth and tackling challenges. This has made for a great working relationship and a very bright future for Vikoma.”
Karen Lucas, CEO
FACTS
Headquartered
Isle of Wight
Founded
1967
Sector
Advanced Manufacturing
Focus Areas
Oil Spill Response, Pollution Control Systems, Marine & Industrial Safety
Website
Investment date
July 2015
Status
Current (Fund I)
Agathos contacts
Charles Oakshett, Mark Conway
About the business
Vikoma International is a global leader in the design and manufacture of oil spill response and pollution control systems.
The business supplies specialist equipment and solutions to customers across the marine and industrial markets, supporting environmental protection and emergency response activity worldwide. Vikoma is recognised internationally for the quality, reliability and performance of its products.
Our partnership
Agathos backed Vikoma through a management buyout, partnering with the leadership team to stabilise the business and support its long-term growth.
The partnership has focused on strengthening the platform, expanding international reach and supporting the development of innovative new products, while maintaining Vikoma’s reputation for technical excellence and operational reliability.
Value creation and impact
Value creation has centred on building a more resilient, growth-oriented business with a global footprint:
- Support for management to professionalise operations and strengthen commercial decision-making
- Investment in new product development to broaden Vikoma’s solutions offering
- Expansion into new international markets and end-users
- Continued focus on quality, reliability and environmental protection outcomes
Together, these initiatives have reinforced Vikoma’s position as a globally scaled specialist platform supplying oil spill and industrial solutions to over 140 countries.
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