Architect Equity Management, LLC (“Architect Equity” or “Architect”), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm investing in the lower middle market, today announced the close of its institutional fund, Architect Equity Fund I LP and Architect Equity Fund I-A LP (collectively, the “Fund” or “Fund I”), at $285 million inclusive of the GP commitment, against its $200 million target.

Architect acquires businesses across North America facing operational, financial, and/or situational challenges. The firm focuses on companies across a variety of industries within the diversified industrials, business services, and consumer staples sectors, typically with revenues between $50 million and $750 million.

In January 2025, Architect completed the Fund’s first platform acquisition in Gibbs Die Casting, a leading manufacturer of aluminum die-cast components primarily for the automotive industry.

Connaught (U.S.) LLC acted as placement agent and Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor to Architect Equity for the Fund.

About Architect Equity

Architect Equity is a private equity firm focused on acquiring, managing, and improving businesses based in North America and operating in the lower middle market. The firm pursues companies that exhibit the opportunity for improvement and growth and can benefit from Architect’s capital base, industry relationships, and operational resources. Architect Equity is comprised of a team of investors and operators that have successfully acquired and managed companies across a range of industries, geographies, and market cycles.

To learn more about Architect Equity, please visit www.architectequity.com.

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