Acorn Growth Companies

Acorn Growth Companies, based in Oklahoma City, is a private equity firm focused exclusively on aerospace and defense opportunities. The firm’s operationally centric approach has resulted in significant value creation among its portfolio companies. After closing its first fund in 2005, Acorn has outpaced the market and grown its holdings and portfolio companies substantially. Today, the firm has over $200 million under management and operating companies across the United States and with operations worldwide—all under its primary banner, AGC Aerospace & Defense

Henry Gregson

Partner

Rick Nagel

Managing Partner and CEO

Past deals in Aviation

Pan Am International Flight Academy

Acquisition in 2025
Pan Am International Flight Academy is a provider of training support for airlines and aviation professionals headquartered in Florida.

EirTrade Aviation Ireland

Private Equity Round in 2023
EirTrade Aviation is an aviation technical asset services and trading company based in Dublin and Knock Airport, Ireland. The firm specializes in asset management, technical services, airframe teardown and disposal, repairs management, and line maintenance services. By focusing on optimizing client asset value, EirTrade aims to enhance the financial performance of its services while delivering efficient solutions tailored to the needs of its clients.

Aerospares 2000

Acquisition in 2019
Aerospares is a supplier of commercial aircraft spare-parts.

Berry Aviation

Acquisition in 2018
Berry Aviation, Inc. is a private aviation services provider based in San Marcos, Texas, established in 1983. The company offers a wide range of services, including passenger and cargo transport, aerial delivery, on-demand freight, and short take-off and landing (STOL) services. Additionally, Berry Aviation provides maintenance solutions, fixed-base operator (FBO) services, and a variety of aviation-related products such as wheel and brake systems, hydraulic components, and landing gear. With a focus on safety, quality, and rapid response, Berry Aviation caters to government and private sector clients, ensuring reliable flight operations with full in-transit visibility and on-time arrivals.
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