– Architect Equity Management, LLC (“Architect Equity”), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, focuses on lower middle market investments.
– The firm announced the closing of its inaugural institutional fund, Architect Equity Fund I LP and Fund I-A LP, totaling $285 million, surpassing its $200 million target (including GP commitment).
– Architect Equity targets businesses across North America facing operational, financial, or situational challenges.
– Jay Yook, founder of Architect Equity, brings over 20 years of private equity experience, having previously co-founded OpenGate Capital and held roles at Platinum Equity, CIBC, and Merrill Lynch.
– Dionisio Lucchesi, founder of Architect Equity, has 20 years of private equity experience, having previously helped build Regent Equity Partners and OpenGate Capital after starting his career at Parallax Capital.
– Managing Directors: Eric Luoma, Jack Hall
– Principal: Brent Silverman
– General Counsel and Chief Compliance Office: Ray Cho
– It invests across diversified industrials, business services, and consumer staples sectors.
– Target companies typically generate revenues between $50 million and $750 million.
– In January 2025, Architect made its first platform acquisition from Fund I: Gibbs Die Casting Corporation, a top manufacturer of aluminum die-cast automotive components.
– Connaught (U.S.) LLC served as placement agent; Kirkland & Ellis LLP was legal advisor for the Fund.
