Investment firm Architect Equity successfully brings in $285 million for their first fund.
Architect Equity Closes Institutional Fund at $285 Million
In a significant milestone, Architect Equity Management, LLC has successfully closed its institutional fund, Architect Equity Fund I LP and Architect Equity Fund I-A LP, at $285 million. This surpasses the fund's initial target of $200 million.
Based in North America, Architect Equity is a private equity firm focused on acquiring, managing, and improving businesses operating in the lower middle market. The firm primarily targets companies within the diversified industrials, business services, and consumer staples sectors, with typical revenues ranging between $50 million and $750 million.
Architect Equity acquires businesses facing operational, financial, and/or situational challenges, with the aim of turning them around and driving growth. In January 2025, the firm made its first platform acquisition with Gibbs Die Casting, a leading manufacturer of aluminum die-cast components for the automotive industry.
For general inquiries and new business development opportunities, Architect Equity can be reached via email. Brent Silverman, the contact for new business development opportunities, can be reached at [email protected]. Dionisio Lucchesi, the contact for general inquiries, can be reached at [email protected]. Business Wire also provides an option to send an email.
Connaught (U.S.) LLC acted as placement agent for Architect Equity for the Fund. Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor to Architect Equity for the Fund.
At this time, there is no publicly available information about the next corporate acquisition by Architect Equity Management, LLC following Gibbs Die Casting. To learn more about Architect Equity, visit www.architectequity.com.
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