AE Industrial Partners

AE Industrial Partners, established in 1998, is a private equity firm headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, with additional offices in Savannah, Georgia, and Connecticut. The firm specializes in control investments, focusing on aerospace and defense, power generation, and specialty industrial markets. It targets companies with revenues between $50 million and $1 billion, demonstrating growth of at least 5% annually, and possessing "life limited parts and service" requirements. AE Industrial Partners provides management expertise, strategic direction, and financial resources to its portfolio companies, aiming to increase their profitability and ensure long-term success.

Zach Appleman

Vice President

Bill Boisture

Operating Partner

Pamela Braden

Operating Partner

Thomas Brew Jr.

Executive Vice President

Chester Brown

Senior Associate

Ben Van Buskirk

Vice President

Taylor Casey

Vice President

Thomas Churbuck

Operating Partner

Charles Compton

Managing Partner

Charlie Compton

Managing Partner

Leslie B. Daniels

Operating Partner

Nathan Dickstein

Managing Director and Head of AEI Aerospace Leasing Fund

Austen Dixon

Vice President

Marc Duvall

Operating Partner

Katie Folmar

Vice President

Zeke Fraint

Vice President

Michael Green

Managing Partner

Michael Greene

Managing Partner

Brian Hickey

Managing Director

Graham Kantor

Vice President

Eugene Kim

Vice President

Melissa Klafter

Partner and CFO

Adrian Lee

Senior Associate

Jon Lusczakoski

Vice President

Kevin McAllister

Senior Operating Partner and Co-Head

James McConville

Operating Partner

Paul McElhinney

Senior Operating Partner, Co-Head of Portfolio Strategy and Optimization Group

Andrew McElhinney

Principal

Bryan McElwee

Partner

Jon Nemo

Managing Partner

Isabella Pulignano

Senior Associate

David H. Rowe

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Dev Rudra

Vice President

Charlie Santos-Buch

Partner

Mark Satran

Senior Managing Director

Charles Short

Managing Director and Head of Capital Formation

Brandon Smith

Senior Associate

Shawn Vick

General Partner

Laurence Vigeant-Langlois Ph.D

Managing Director

Louis Brothers Ph.D

Operating Partner

Past deals in Defence

ALL.SPACE

Series C in 2024
ALL.SPACE, formerly known as Isotropic Systems, is a pioneer in smart terminal technology aimed at enhancing enterprise mobility across land, sea, and air. The company has developed a fifth-generation smart terminal that facilitates seamless communication by connecting to all satellites and networks, regardless of orbit. This innovative terminal is part of a software-defined service enablement platform that employs intelligent routing and edge computing to ensure exceptional network resilience and performance. ALL.SPACE offers a customizable S2000 range of terminals with a variety of sizes, transmission and reception ratios, aperture combinations, and scanning ranges, providing up to 8,100 unique configuration options. The modular design allows clients to select the terminal configuration that best meets their specific needs, enabling efficient bandwidth usage and enhanced operational capabilities.

Calca Solutions

Acquisition in 2024
Calca Solutions is a manufacturing company that produces and supplies hydrazine, a chemical used in various industries. It specializes in creating hydrazine products for diverse applications, including in-space propellant, military aircraft, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment. The company focuses on meeting customer needs while ensuring long-term sustainability in its distribution of hydrazine solutions and propellants.

REDLattice

Acquisition in 2023
REDLattice is a cybersecurity consulting firm that specializes in serving the national security, defense, and commercial sectors in the United States. The company employs experts in various fields, including vulnerability research, reverse engineering, tool development, malware analysis, and advanced operational capabilities. By leveraging its specialized knowledge, REDLattice helps clients safeguard critical data and enhance their security posture, ultimately contributing to mission success in high-stakes environments. The firm is dedicated to staying at the forefront of technology and security, ensuring that its clients are equipped to navigate evolving threats.

Terran Orbital

Post in 2022
Terran Orbital Corporation specializes in the manufacturing of picosatellites, cubesats, and nanosatellites, catering to government and commercial clients. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company offers a range of integrated satellite solutions, including the Intrepid system, which supports cubesat and nanosatellite missions, and the Endeavour platform, known for its advanced spacecraft bus subsystems. Additionally, Terran Orbital provides a radiation-tolerant FPGA-based computer system designed for harsh space environments. Their services extend beyond manufacturing to include mission consulting, research and development, satellite constellation development, and launch services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, universities, and government agencies, primarily in the United States and Europe, delivering cost-effective, end-to-end aerospace solutions.

Sierra Space

Series A in 2021
Sierra Space is a prominent commercial space company with over 30 years of space flight experience and more than 500 missions completed. The company is known for its innovative approach to space transportation and destinations. It develops Dream Chaser®, the world’s only commercial spaceplane, and advanced inflatable and expandable space station technology. Sierra Space provides orbital services to a variety of clients, including commercial entities, the Department of Defense, and national security organizations. The company also manufactures various systems and subsystems for solar power, mechanics, motion control, environmental control, life support, propulsion, and thermal control, offering comprehensive space-as-a-service solutions for the growing space economy.

Fire Team Solutions

Venture Round in 2021
Fire Team Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that delivers a broad range of premier engineering, development, and programmatic services to customers across the Department of Defense and Intelligence community.

ALL.SPACE

Series B in 2021
ALL.SPACE, formerly known as Isotropic Systems, is a pioneer in smart terminal technology aimed at enhancing enterprise mobility across land, sea, and air. The company has developed a fifth-generation smart terminal that facilitates seamless communication by connecting to all satellites and networks, regardless of orbit. This innovative terminal is part of a software-defined service enablement platform that employs intelligent routing and edge computing to ensure exceptional network resilience and performance. ALL.SPACE offers a customizable S2000 range of terminals with a variety of sizes, transmission and reception ratios, aperture combinations, and scanning ranges, providing up to 8,100 unique configuration options. The modular design allows clients to select the terminal configuration that best meets their specific needs, enabling efficient bandwidth usage and enhanced operational capabilities.

BigBear.ai

Acquisition in 2021
BigBear.ai is a technology-focused company that specializes in decision intelligence solutions tailored for the national defense and intelligence sectors. The company offers a wide range of high-end capabilities, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and advanced analytics. Its services encompass offensive and defensive cybersecurity, data management, cloud solutions, digital engineering, and systems integration. BigBear.ai operates through two main segments: Cyber & Engineering and Analytics, serving various markets such as supply chains, logistics, autonomous systems, and cybersecurity. By leveraging its expertise in data and digital technologies, BigBear.ai aims to provide information superiority and robust decision support to its clients.

Edge Autonomy

Acquisition in 2021
Edge Autonomy is a manufacturer of unmanned aircraft vehicles that serves both government and private sectors, including the navy and aerospace industries. The company focuses on developing autonomous flight control software, avionics, and ground control station software, alongside systems integration and design engineering. Additionally, Edge Autonomy specializes in imaging payloads and airframe fabrication. Its products are designed to enhance endurance and performance across a wide range of customer missions, particularly in challenging environments, while minimizing ground support requirements.

G.S Precision

Acquisition in 2020
G.S Precision is a manufacturer specializing in high-precision machined components and complex assemblies tailored for the aerospace and defense industries. The company produces a diverse array of components utilized in both new production and aftermarket applications. G.S Precision works with various materials, including high-temperature nickel alloys, titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum. By focusing on quality, efficiency, and reliability, the company meets the manufacturing needs of its clients, ensuring that they receive durable and precise components essential for their operations.

American Pacific

Acquisition in 2020
American Pacific Corporation is a specialized chemical manufacturer based in Cedar City, Utah, with an additional office in Las Vegas, Nevada. Founded in 1955, the company primarily produces oxidizers and specialty chemicals for the aerospace, defense, and fire protection industries. It is the sole North American producer of ammonium perchlorate, a critical ingredient in solid rocket motors and missile systems. In addition to ammonium perchlorate, American Pacific manufactures halocarbon-based clean fire extinguishing agents and sodium azide, which is used in pharmaceuticals and other applications. The company is also recognized for its Fine Chemicals segment, providing active pharmaceutical ingredients and advanced intermediates, catering to the stringent requirements of various industries.

Triman Industries

Acquisition in 2019
Triman Industries, Inc. is a distributor of fasteners and electronic components, primarily serving the military and commercial sectors. Founded in 1994 and located in West Berlin, New Jersey, the company offers a wide range of products, including lock washers, nuts, machine screws, springs, clamps, capacitors, connectors, and semiconductors. In addition to its product offerings, Triman Industries provides specialized services such as military specification packaging, government source inspection, and customized crating. The company caters to defense logistics agencies and defense contractors, positioning itself as a full-service supplier in the military, aerospace, and defense industries.

Columbia Helicopters

Acquisition in 2019
Columbia Helicopters, LLC is a prominent provider of commercial heavy-lift helicopter services, specializing in a variety of industries including forestry, construction, petroleum exploration, film production, government operations, disaster relief, and wildfire suppression. Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Aurora, Oregon, the company also manufactures heavy-lift helicopters and offers comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for both commercial and military aircraft. Its maintenance capabilities encompass a wide range of services from minor modifications to major structural repairs. Columbia Helicopters serves a diverse clientele across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, and various nations in South America, Asia, and the Pacific. The company operates additional offices in Portland, Oregon, and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, as well as Lima, Peru.

Gryphon Technologies

Acquisition in 2018
Gryphon is a premier engineering and technical services firm providing support to national security and coalition forces. Gryphon provides our Defense clients with the systems analysis, integration, and program management skills necessary to manage the development and operations of their mission critical systems. Gryphon Technologies is CMMI Level 3 rated and has consistently been named one of the 50 fastest growing technology companies.

AC&A

Acquisition in 2016
AC&A, LLC specializes in providing composite and metallic parts and tooling to the aerospace, defense, space, and specialty automobile industries, with a focus on carbon composite capabilities. The company excels in both tool generation and component part manufacturing for its core markets, as well as emerging sectors like space and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Known for its expertise in producing solutions for challenging-to-manufacture parts, AC&A has built a strong reputation and client base of blue-chip customers within its key markets, positioning itself as a reliable and innovative partner in the industry.

Belcan

Acquisition in 2015
Belcan is an engineering services company that provides a wide range of solutions, including design, software development, manufacturing, supply chain management, and information technology. The company serves various industries, notably aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial, pharmaceutical, electronics, and government sectors. Belcan specializes in engineering project management and technical staffing, delivering consultancy, supply chain services, and data analytics. Their experienced team enables the company to offer flexible, scalable, and cost-effective services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients.

AeroSat Corporation

Venture Round in 2008
AeroSat Corporation specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of advanced aircraft antenna systems for commercial and business aviation, as well as military applications. With over a decade of experience, the company focuses on providing innovative aviation communication solutions that ensure reliable global broadband and television services for passengers and crew. AeroSat's product lineup includes a range of Ku-band antenna systems, such as fuselage-mounted and tail-mounted antennas, which facilitate high-speed internet connectivity in flight and at the gate. The company has installed over 300 commercial TV antennas, overcoming challenges like weak signals and adverse weather conditions. AeroSat holds multiple certifications, including ISO 9001:2000 and FAA Parts Manufacturer Authority, and its products are certified for use on various aircraft models from manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. The company aims to become the standard in aviation connectivity and plans to introduce next-generation airborne communication solutions in the near future.

AeroSat Corporation

Venture Round in 2006
AeroSat Corporation specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of advanced aircraft antenna systems for commercial and business aviation, as well as military applications. With over a decade of experience, the company focuses on providing innovative aviation communication solutions that ensure reliable global broadband and television services for passengers and crew. AeroSat's product lineup includes a range of Ku-band antenna systems, such as fuselage-mounted and tail-mounted antennas, which facilitate high-speed internet connectivity in flight and at the gate. The company has installed over 300 commercial TV antennas, overcoming challenges like weak signals and adverse weather conditions. AeroSat holds multiple certifications, including ISO 9001:2000 and FAA Parts Manufacturer Authority, and its products are certified for use on various aircraft models from manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. The company aims to become the standard in aviation connectivity and plans to introduce next-generation airborne communication solutions in the near future.
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