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Hunter Forest Capital is pleased to announce its portfolio company Agathos AEC has partnered with Tecton Architects.

CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hunter Forest Capital LLC, a private investment firm focused on middle-market partnerships, today announced that its portfolio company, Agathos AEC, Inc. ("Agathos AEC"), a leading platform in the Architecture & Engineering (A&E) sector, has partnered with Tecton Architects, P.C. ("Tecton"). The partnership catalyzes Agathos AEC's expansion into architectural design and significantly expands the platform's presence across the country, with the establishment of a beachhead in the Northeast — Agathos' third regional footprint.

Based in Hartford, Connecticut, and founded in 1979, Tecton is a premier, multi-disciplinary firm providing integrated architecture, interior design, and master planning services. Licensed in 10 states with offices in Connecticut and Rhode Island, Tecton's 50-plus-person team is known for high-performance, human-centric design across the Education, Public Safety, Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing and Corporate Workplace sectors. Current landmark projects include a four-school building program for Barrington (RI) Public Schools, a new public safety headquarters for the City of Peabody, Massachusetts, and multiple mission-critical facilities for General Dynamics Electric Boat.

"We are delighted to welcome Tecton Architects to the Agathos AEC platform," said Scott Daum, Managing Partner at Hunter Forest Capital. "Tecton is exactly the kind of high-quality, values-driven firm we set out to partner with — technically excellent, deeply client-focused, and led by an outstanding team. Their addition brings a premier architecture practice to the platform and extends our reach into the Northeast."

"Tecton is a landmark partnership for Agathos AEC," noted John Buergler, CEO of Agathos AEC. "As our first pureplay architecture partner, Tecton adds a marquee design capability that complements our engineering disciplines and enables a truly integrated, multi-disciplinary offering for our clients. Their leadership in education and public-safety design, strong New England footprint, and remarkable record of repeat business make them an ideal strategic and cultural fit. With Tecton, Agathos AEC is expected to break into the top 350 of the Engineering News-Record (ENR) 500 — a notable milestone reached in just over six months since the platform's founding."

Tecton enters the partnership at a high point in its nearly 50-year history, with sustained growth and strong momentum. The firm recognized a compelling opportunity to invest in its future, expand what it can offer clients and create an even stronger platform for its people and their work. Tecton's executive principals — Ted Cutler, Jeffrey Wyszynski, and Jeffery McElravy — will continue to lead the firm, supported by an energized next generation of leaders. Reflecting the team's shared enthusiasm for Tecton's next chapter, several of these rising leaders are stepping into expanded roles and participating in the partnership.

A broad team of advisors supported both sides of the transaction. Among others, Lawson & Weitzen, LLP served as legal counsel to Agathos AEC on the acquisition, and Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres served as legal counsel on the equity and debt financing. Miller, Cooper & Co., Ltd. provided financial and tax due diligence. For Tecton, Prince Lobel served as legal counsel on the transaction and Cunningham & Associates served as financial advisor.

The acquisition was supported by our valued partners at Aldine Capital Partners, Petra Capital Partners, Pine Street Capital, and Patriot Capital as well as our banking partner, First Merchants Bank. Their collaboration and financial backing are instrumental as we continue to build Agathos and our family of companies.

STRATEGIC GROWTH & FUTURE PARTNERSHIPS

Agathos AEC is currently executing a strategy to build a diversified, nationwide architecture and engineering design firm. The platform is actively seeking to partner with small, entrepreneurial firms that are at a critical inflection point and can benefit from the professional services brought to the table by the Agathos corporate team. By joining the platform, future partners will gain access to a robust ecosystem of best practice and resource sharing among Agathos sister companies.

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Companies interested in discussing a partnership should reach out to Ian Adelson at [email protected].

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Ian Adelson, Hunter Forest Capital, 1 9179717065, [email protected],

SOURCE Hunter Forest Capital