Acclime strengthens corporate advisory services with acquisition of Capital Architects.
Acquisition strengthens Acclime’s ability to support clients with debt advisory, capital solutions and business growth funding across Australia and New Zealand.
Sydney, Australia – 25 June 2026 – Acclime today announced the acquisition of Capital Architects, a leading Australian debt advisory and finance solutions firm. The acquisition adds debt advisory, capital solutions and business growth funding to Acclime’s existing suite of accounting, tax, corporate governance, payroll and advisory services, giving clients across Australia and New Zealand access to strategic capital advice and funding solutions through a single trusted partner.
Founded in 2018 by James Freeman, Capital Architects has built a strong reputation for helping businesses, investors and professional services firms navigate complex financing requirements. The firm specialises in debt advisory, business lending, working capital solutions, development finance, property lending, capital structuring and banking relationship management.
As part of the acquisition, James Freeman will join Acclime to lead the debt advisory practice in Australia and New Zealand.
Randolph van der Burgh, Regional Managing Director, Australasia at Acclime, said the acquisition reflects businesses’ growing demand for integrated advice that supports operational excellence, balance sheet optimisation and long-term growth.
“Businesses today require more than compliance and reporting support. They need access to strategic advice across every stage of their growth journey, including how they fund expansion, acquisitions, investment and succession planning.”
“The addition of Capital Architects strengthens Acclime’s ability to support clients with capital strategy, debt advisory and funding solutions. It is a natural extension of our existing advisory offering and reinforces our commitment to providing practical, commercially focused advice that helps businesses achieve their objectives.”
James Freeman, Founder and Director of Capital Architects, said joining Acclime creates new opportunities to deliver greater value to clients.
“For many years, we have worked alongside accountants, advisers and business owners to help clients secure the right funding structures and banking solutions. Joining Acclime allows us to bring our specialist expertise into a broader professional services platform, providing clients with more comprehensive support.”
“We share a common philosophy centred on long-term relationships, practical advice and helping clients make informed decisions that support sustainable growth.”
The acquisition supports Acclime’s broader strategy of building a comprehensive advisory platform that helps businesses establish, operate, grow and expand. As debt advisory and commercial lending continue to represent significant growth opportunities in Australia, with businesses increasingly seeking specialist guidance in a complex funding landscape, the combined offering positions Acclime to meet this demand while deepening client relationships across a wide range of industries.
Clients of both organisations will continue to work with their existing advisers and contacts, with no disruption to current engagements. Alongside the integration, Capital Architects will rebrand immediately to Acclime, and a recruitment drive will expand the service delivery team.
About Capital Architects
Capital Architects is an Australian debt advisory and finance solutions firm specialising in commercial finance, business lending, capital structuring, banking reviews, development finance and funding solutions. Founded in 2018 by James Freeman, the firm helps businesses and investors navigate complex financing requirements and optimise their banking relationships.
