Hunter Forest Capital Forms Agathos AEC, Partners with Plump Engineering and JMPE

New A&E platform aims to provide seamless, multi-disciplinary services across the country

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Hunter Forest Capital LLC, a private investment firm, has announced the formation of Agathos AEC, Inc., a new platform in the Architecture & Engineering (A&E) sector. Agathos AEC has partnered with Plump Engineering, Inc. (PEI), a full-service A&E firm, and JMPE, a specialist in Electrical Engineering, to create a comprehensive A&E services provider.

Why it matters

The formation of Agathos AEC represents Hunter Forest Capital's commitment to investing in high-quality professional service firms that prioritize client success and technical excellence. The combined expertise of PEI and JMPE is expected to create a powerful foundation for future growth in the A&E sector.

The details

Agathos AEC was founded on the principle of collaboration and excellence in service. By bringing together the talented teams at PEI and JMPE, the platform aims to create a collaborative environment where innovation thrives and provide a seamless, multi-disciplinary experience for clients across the country. The partnership allows PEI to maintain its culture and commitment to clients while gaining the resources and scale of a larger platform, while JMPE will benefit from the additional architectural and engineering services PEI brings to the table.

  • Agathos AEC was formed in February 2026.

The players

Hunter Forest Capital LLC

A private investment firm focused on middle-market partnerships.

Agathos AEC, Inc.

A new platform in the Architecture & Engineering (A&E) sector formed by Hunter Forest Capital.

Plump Engineering, Inc. (PEI)

A full-service Architectural and Engineering (Civil, Structural, MEP and Surveying) firm operating across the country, and a founding partner of Agathos AEC.

JMPE

A specialist in Electrical Engineering, and a founding partner of Agathos AEC.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to launch Agathos AEC and welcome PEI and JMPE as our founding partners. This platform represents our commitment to investing in high-quality professional service firms that prioritize client success and technical excellence. We believe the combined expertise of these firms creates a powerful foundation for future growth.”

— Scott Daum, Managing Partner at Hunter Forest Capital

“Agathos was founded on the principle of collaboration and excellence in service. By bringing together the talented teams at PEI and JMPE, we are creating a collaborative environment where innovation thrives. Our goal is to provide a seamless, multi-disciplinary experience for our clients across the country.”

— John Buergler, CEO of Agathos AEC

“Joining Agathos AEC is an exciting new chapter for our firm. It allows us to maintain our culture and commitment to our clients while gaining the resources and scale of a larger platform to help take PEI to the next level. We look forward to working alongside the Hunter Forest and Agathos teams.”

— Richard Plump, President of Plump Engineering, Inc.

“We are proud to be part of the Agathos AEC vision. This partnership provides our employees with new opportunities for professional growth and ensures that JMPE will continue to deliver the high-standard electrical engineering services our clients depend on.”

— John Maloney, President of JMPE

What’s next

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.

The takeaway

The formation of Agathos AEC and its partnerships with Plump Engineering and JMPE demonstrate Hunter Forest Capital's commitment to investing in high-quality professional service firms that prioritize client success and technical excellence. The combined expertise of these firms is expected to create a powerful foundation for future growth in the A&E sector.