Arch Equity Partners

Arch Equity Partners, LLC is a private equity firm established in 2008 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, focusing on investments in lower middle market companies. The firm specializes in management buyouts, recapitalization, and financial restructurings, primarily targeting companies with revenues between $5 million and $30 million and EBITDA ranging from $0.5 million to $2.5 million. Arch Equity prefers to invest in sectors such as manufacturing, distribution, business services, retail, and healthcare, while avoiding early-stage ventures, real estate, and highly regulated industries. The firm actively partners with management teams, aiming for a significant ownership stake of 15-25%, and typically invests up to $2 million, with an average investment closer to $1 million. Arch Equity seeks to hold its investments for 12 to 15 years, focusing on building value through operational improvements and sustainable business growth. The firm primarily looks for opportunities across the continental United States, particularly in the Midwest and select metropolitan areas, while also considering companies with international operations.