Jacob Sturdy

Jake Sturdy, Founding Partner at ArchStar Capital

Jake Sturdy is a Founding Partner at ArchStar Capital, a private equity firm based in St. Louis, Missouri that invests in lower-middle market companies with valuations under $50 million.14 He brings over 18 years of private equity experience to the firm.23

Prior to co-founding ArchStar Capital in 2023, Sturdy held several senior roles at other investment firms:

• Managing Director at Alitus Partners, LLC (2014-2023)3
• Managing Director and Member of Firm's Management Committee at FTL Capital LLC (2010-2015)3
• Senior Vice President at Thompson Street Capital Partners (2006-2009)3
• Vice President, Corporate Development at Cequel III, LLC (2003-2006)3

Sturdy earned a BSBA in Accounting from Illinois College and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School.3 His LinkedIn username is jakesturdy.5

As a Founding Partner at ArchStar Capital, Sturdy leverages his extensive experience investing in and growing lower-middle market companies to drive value creation in partnership with founders and management teams.12 The firm focuses on investing in solid companies with differentiated business models and long-term growth potential.34