AE Industrial Partners

AE Industrial Partners, LP is a private equity firm established in 1998 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, with additional offices in Savannah, Georgia, and Stamford and New Canaan, Connecticut. The firm specializes in growth capital and middle-market buyouts, focusing on carve-outs and management buyouts within family- or founder-owned companies. It targets investments in sectors such as aerospace and defense, space and government services, power generation, and specialty industrial markets. AE Industrial Partners emphasizes control investments in highly technical manufacturing, distribution, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), industrial services, and logistics/data services. The firm is particularly interested in aircraft propulsion systems, industrial turbines, and aftermarket services, as well as companies dedicated to improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. AE Industrial Partners typically invests in companies with revenues ranging from $50 million to $1 billion, prioritizing those with a consistent growth rate and significant aftermarket opportunities.

Zach Appleman

Vice President

Baliotti, Marc C.

Senior Managing Director

Pamela Braden

Operating Partner

Charlie Compton

Partner

Michael Green

Managing Partner

Harper, Rob

Vice President

Jeffrey Hart

Principal

Brian Hickey

Managing Director

Melissa Klafter

Partner, CFO

Konert, Kirk

Partner

Paul McElhinney

Senior Operating Partner and Head of Portfolio Strategy and Optimization Group

Bryan McElwee

Principal

Jon Nemo

Senior Partner

David Rowe

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Dev Rudra

Vice President

Mark Satran

Senior Managing Director

Schettler, Brian

Partner, Head of AEI HorizonX

Peter Schumacher

Partner

50 past transactions

Manifest

Series A in 2025
Manifest is a cybersecurity firm focused on assisting businesses in securing their software supply chains. Manifest is creating the first all-in-one SBOM management platform.

Hypori

Series B in 2025
Hypori is a veteran-owned small business specializing in secure data access at the edge through its innovative zero-trust SaaS technology, Hypori Halo. This platform empowers businesses and government agencies to safeguard data by preventing its exposure outside the enterprise, whether at rest or in transit. Hypori Halo creates a secure, private virtual workspace on any endpoint device, allowing for remote access to cloud-powered enterprise applications while ensuring complete separation of personal and corporate data. By eliminating security risks and delivering a secure Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) solution, Hypori Halo protects user privacy and reduces administrative burdens associated with business programs.

Paragon Solutions

Acquisition in 2024
Paragon Solutions provides digital intelligence for both smartphone and internet surveillance.

Freeform

Venture Round in 2024
Freeform is a 3D printing company that specializes in metal 3D printing solutions for manufacturing industries. The company focuses on deploying software-defined, self-sufficient metal 3D printing factories globally, effectively merging software scalability with physical production capabilities. Freeform's proprietary technology utilizes advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning, enabling the production of digitally verified and flawless parts at unprecedented speeds and costs. This innovative approach allows manufacturers across various sectors to transition swiftly from concept to volume production, making the advantages of 3D printing accessible to a broader range of industries.

ALL.SPACE

Series C in 2024
ALL.SPACE specializes in the development of advanced smart terminal technology aimed at enhancing connectivity across various environments, including land, sea, and air. The company, previously known as Isotropic Systems, has created the world's first next-generation smart terminal that enables seamless communication with all satellites, networks, and orbits simultaneously. Their innovative software-defined service platform features intelligent routing and edge computing capabilities, ensuring high network resilience and application performance. The S2000 range of terminals is highly customizable, offering numerous options in sizes, transmission/reception ratios, and configurations to meet diverse client needs. This modular design allows businesses to optimize their communication solutions, improve enterprise mobility, and achieve faster returns on bandwidth, ultimately expanding their customer base and increasing profitability.

Calca Solutions

Acquisition in 2024
Calca Solutions is a manufacturing company that manufactures and supplies the chemical hydrazine for various industries.

ThayerMahan

Series C in 2024
ThayerMahan is a maritime technology company focused on delivering comprehensive autonomous marine solutions. It specializes in the deployment, operation, and analysis of data gathered through advanced acoustic and electronic sensors, which are integrated into various host platforms tailored to meet specific client missions. The company develops innovative underwater technologies aimed at addressing maritime security concerns, thereby enhancing the monitoring of physical and environmental security across the world's oceans. ThayerMahan's solutions play a crucial role in safeguarding maritime food supplies, trade routes, industrial infrastructure, and borders, fundamentally transforming how clients approach maritime monitoring and security.

Firefly

Series C in 2023
Firefly Aerospace is a company focused on providing economical and convenient access to space for small payloads through the design, manufacture, and operation of reliable launch vehicles. The company aims to meet the growing market demand for flexible space access by employing a straightforward approach to technology selection. Firefly's launch vehicles are designed to accommodate payloads ranging from one to four metric tons for low Earth orbit missions, utilizing common technologies and infrastructure. By leveraging commercial off-the-shelf components sourced from suppliers across the United States, Firefly seeks to reduce risk, enhance reliability, and minimize development time, ultimately enabling businesses to access space more efficiently.

Solestial

Venture Round in 2023
Solestial, Inc. is a solar energy company focused on developing innovative solar panels specifically designed for use in space. Its core technology features an ultra-thin silicon solar cell that can self-repair radiation damage at normal operating temperatures, packaged in a flexible, lightweight panel. These panels are engineered to experience minimal degradation over a lifespan of up to 10 years in low Earth orbit. Solestial's manufacturing process allows for mass production using automated machines, resulting in costs that are 90% lower than traditional technologies and offering virtually unlimited capacity. By addressing the energy needs of current satellite constellations and future utility-scale infrastructure in space, Solestial is contributing to the development of the emerging space economy.

Yingling Aviation

Acquisition in 2023
Yingling Aviation is an aviation company that offers accommodation, planning rooms, and crew car services in Wichita, KS.

ThayerMahan

Venture Round in 2023
ThayerMahan is a maritime technology company focused on delivering comprehensive autonomous marine solutions. It specializes in the deployment, operation, and analysis of data gathered through advanced acoustic and electronic sensors, which are integrated into various host platforms tailored to meet specific client missions. The company develops innovative underwater technologies aimed at addressing maritime security concerns, thereby enhancing the monitoring of physical and environmental security across the world's oceans. ThayerMahan's solutions play a crucial role in safeguarding maritime food supplies, trade routes, industrial infrastructure, and borders, fundamentally transforming how clients approach maritime monitoring and security.

REDLattice

Acquisition in 2023
REDLattice is a cybersecurity consulting firm that offers specialized services to clients in the national security, defense, and commercial sectors in the United States. The company focuses on vulnerability research, reverse engineering, tool development, and malware analysis, leveraging the expertise of its engineers and developers to enhance security measures. By addressing critical areas of cybersecurity, REDLattice aims to help clients protect and secure essential data that is vital for mission success. Through its advanced operational capabilities, the firm supports organizations in navigating the complexities of modern cybersecurity threats.

Solestial

Seed Round in 2022
Solestial, Inc. is a solar energy company focused on developing innovative solar panels specifically designed for use in space. Its core technology features an ultra-thin silicon solar cell that can self-repair radiation damage at normal operating temperatures, packaged in a flexible, lightweight panel. These panels are engineered to experience minimal degradation over a lifespan of up to 10 years in low Earth orbit. Solestial's manufacturing process allows for mass production using automated machines, resulting in costs that are 90% lower than traditional technologies and offering virtually unlimited capacity. By addressing the energy needs of current satellite constellations and future utility-scale infrastructure in space, Solestial is contributing to the development of the emerging space economy.

York Space Systems

Acquisition in 2022
York Space Systems LLC specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced spacecraft platforms, primarily focusing on its S-Class series. Founded in 2012 and based in Denver, Colorado, the company provides a range of spacecraft solutions tailored for various missions, including earth observation, weather monitoring, and communication. The S-Class platform is a 3-axis stabilized spacecraft that supports mass production and constellation deployment, ensuring reliable operation in diverse orbital conditions without the need for redesign. The product portfolio also includes various configurations such as S/LS-class and S/LX2-class, equipped with advanced features like dedicated payload flight computers and high-rate transmitters. By leveraging proprietary technology, York Space Systems aims to deliver affordable and dependable spacecraft to enhance mission operations worldwide.

Terran Orbital

Post in 2022
Terran Orbital Corporation specializes in the manufacture of picosatellites, cubesats, and nanosatellites, catering to government and commercial clients. The company provides a range of integrated systems, including the Intrepid platform for cubesat and nanosatellite missions, and the Endeavour spacecraft bus, which offers advanced subsystems like high-speed communications and attitude control. Additionally, Terran Orbital develops radiation-tolerant FPGA-based computer systems and offers a variety of support services, such as mission consulting, satellite development, and launch services. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, universities, and government agencies, primarily in the United States and Europe. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Terran Orbital aims to deliver cost-effective aerospace solutions through its comprehensive approach to satellite design, production, and mission operations.

Firefly

Series B in 2022
Firefly Aerospace is a company focused on providing economical and convenient access to space for small payloads through the design, manufacture, and operation of reliable launch vehicles. The company aims to meet the growing market demand for flexible space access by employing a straightforward approach to technology selection. Firefly's launch vehicles are designed to accommodate payloads ranging from one to four metric tons for low Earth orbit missions, utilizing common technologies and infrastructure. By leveraging commercial off-the-shelf components sourced from suppliers across the United States, Firefly seeks to reduce risk, enhance reliability, and minimize development time, ultimately enabling businesses to access space more efficiently.

Firefly

Secondary Market in 2022
Firefly Aerospace is a company focused on providing economical and convenient access to space for small payloads through the design, manufacture, and operation of reliable launch vehicles. The company aims to meet the growing market demand for flexible space access by employing a straightforward approach to technology selection. Firefly's launch vehicles are designed to accommodate payloads ranging from one to four metric tons for low Earth orbit missions, utilizing common technologies and infrastructure. By leveraging commercial off-the-shelf components sourced from suppliers across the United States, Firefly seeks to reduce risk, enhance reliability, and minimize development time, ultimately enabling businesses to access space more efficiently.

Sierra Space

Series A in 2021
Sierra Space is a prominent commercial space company focused on innovating and commercializing space activities. With over 30 years of experience and a legacy of 500 missions, the company is transforming space transportation through its Dream Chaser, the only commercial spaceplane, and advancing space habitation with inflatable and expandable space station technology. Sierra Space employs commercial business models to provide orbital services to various sectors, including commercial enterprises and national security organizations, while enhancing its production capacity to support constellation programs. Additionally, the company develops a wide range of systems and subsystems, including solar power, mechanics, environmental control, life support, propulsion, and thermal control, thereby offering diverse space-as-a-service solutions tailored for the emerging space economy.

Quincus

Series B in 2021
At Quincus, we strive to solve your most pressing supply chain problems. We empower your entire supply chain ecosystem—employees, vendors, customers, and hubs—to instantly respond to market changes. Our technology equips you with real-time visibility and AI-driven optimisation. At the same time, our platform acts as a single source of truth that enables everyone to make decisions based on the same data. In the few short years since our founding in 2014, our clientele has expanded to include several household brands across the world—in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, UAE, and more. Working with us, you will be among many other successful companies that trust us. You will know you’re in good hands.

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.

Healthway Home Products

Acquisition in 2021
HealthWay Home Products, Inc. specializes in indoor environmental solutions, providing advanced air purification systems for a variety of settings, including medical facilities, clean rooms, residences, and hospitality venues. The company’s patented Disinfecting Filtration System (DFS) technology is designed to trap microorganisms and ensure continuous germicidal exposure, making it suitable for critical environments such as hospitals, schools, and commercial buildings. HealthWay's product range includes professional DFS air filtration, tabletop air purification units, self-contained blowers, inline systems, and ceiling-mounted solutions. Founded in 2003 and based in Pulaski, New York, HealthWay serves diverse markets, including healthcare, education, public safety, and entertainment, distributing its products through representatives and dealers worldwide.

ALL.SPACE

Series B in 2021
ALL.SPACE specializes in the development of advanced smart terminal technology aimed at enhancing connectivity across various environments, including land, sea, and air. The company, previously known as Isotropic Systems, has created the world's first next-generation smart terminal that enables seamless communication with all satellites, networks, and orbits simultaneously. Their innovative software-defined service platform features intelligent routing and edge computing capabilities, ensuring high network resilience and application performance. The S2000 range of terminals is highly customizable, offering numerous options in sizes, transmission/reception ratios, and configurations to meet diverse client needs. This modular design allows businesses to optimize their communication solutions, improve enterprise mobility, and achieve faster returns on bandwidth, ultimately expanding their customer base and increasing profitability.

Cross-Fire & Security

Acquisition in 2021
Cross-Fire & Security is a safety company specializing in the design, engineering, installation, maintenance, monitoring, and servicing of state-of-the-art fire and life safety systems.

Edge Autonomy

Acquisition in 2021
Edge Autonomy is a manufacturer of unmanned aircraft vehicles designed for government and private sector use, including applications for the navy and aerospace industries. The company specializes in various technologies essential for unmanned flight, including autonomous flight control software, avionics, ground control station software, and systems integration. Additionally, Edge Autonomy offers design engineering services, imaging payloads, and airframe fabrication. Its products are engineered to deliver endurance and performance across a wide range of missions, particularly in challenging environments while maintaining minimal ground support requirements.

Pangiam

Acquisition in 2020
Pangiam is a partnership-driven company focused on enhancing operations, security, and safety at airports, seaports, and land border crossings by leveraging emerging technologies. It develops customized software solutions tailored for federal government and commercial clients, specializing in advanced features such as facial recognition, biometrics, and machine learning. Pangiam's offerings aim to improve the overall citizen experience while ensuring a more secure environment. Through collaboration with industry partners, the company seeks to revolutionize how security and operational processes are managed in critical transportation hubs.

Linkware Group

Acquisition in 2020
Linkware is a small business privately held company, profitable since its inception in 2011.

NuWave Solutions

Acquisition in 2020
NuWave Solutions, LLC, founded in 1999 and based in McLean, Virginia, specializes in data management, analytics, artificial intelligence, and cloud technologies. The company serves both public and private sector markets, providing advanced decision support solutions that empower government and business leaders. By integrating cutting-edge technologies, NuWave Solutions aims to enhance data-driven decision-making for its clients.
Redwire Space (formerly Deep Space Systems) support the design, development, integration, testing, and operations of science, technology, and exploration spacecraft. The Company's products range from integrated spacecraft to fully qualified space components to ground support equipment and software. Its advanced engineering capabilities include design and analysis of space systems and subsystems including Structures, Mechanisms, Propulsion, Power, Thermal, Telecommunications, Avionics, Optical, and Instrumentation systems.

ThayerMahan

Venture Round in 2020
ThayerMahan is a maritime technology company focused on delivering comprehensive autonomous marine solutions. It specializes in the deployment, operation, and analysis of data gathered through advanced acoustic and electronic sensors, which are integrated into various host platforms tailored to meet specific client missions. The company develops innovative underwater technologies aimed at addressing maritime security concerns, thereby enhancing the monitoring of physical and environmental security across the world's oceans. ThayerMahan's solutions play a crucial role in safeguarding maritime food supplies, trade routes, industrial infrastructure, and borders, fundamentally transforming how clients approach maritime monitoring and security.

Adcole Maryland Aerospace

Acquisition in 2020
Adcole Maryland Aerospace specializes in the design, manufacture, integration, test, and operation of small satellites and spacecraft components. The Company combines new space technologies with a rich heritage in space flight and proven traditional space hardware to meet the emerging needs of the aerospace industry. Adcole’s team of engineers have a diverse range of skill sets and decades of mission experience, and combined with its state-of-the-art cleanroom facility, enable the Company to deliver end-to-end space systems that meet exacting quality standards.

American Pacific

Acquisition in 2020
American Pacific Corporation is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals, primarily serving the aerospace, defense, and fire protection industries. The company produces a range of oxidizers, including ammonium perchlorate, which is vital for solid rocket motors used in aerospace applications and national defense. In addition to oxidizers, American Pacific manufactures halocarbon-based fire extinguishing agents and sodium azide for the pharmaceutical sector and other industries. Founded in 1955 and based in Cedar City, Utah, with an additional office in Las Vegas, Nevada, American Pacific has established itself as a key supplier in its field. The company operates several manufacturing facilities across California, Texas, and Utah, ensuring compliance with government and regulatory standards.

Triman Industries

Acquisition in 2019
Triman Industries is a full-service, value-added distributor and worldwide provider of Military, Aerospace and Defense Industry components.

Columbia Helicopters

Acquisition in 2019
Columbia Helicopters, LLC specializes in the design, manufacture, and operation of commercial heavy-lift helicopters, providing vital lifting services across various industries including forestry, construction, petroleum exploration, film production, government operations, disaster relief, and wildfire suppression. In addition to aerial services, the company offers comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for both commercial and military aircraft, catering to clients in diverse locations such as the United States, Canada, and several countries in South America, Asia, and Australia. Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Aurora, Oregon, Columbia Helicopters also has offices in Lima, Peru, and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Its expertise extends to depot-level maintenance and airframe services, ensuring the operational readiness of aircraft through both minor modifications and major structural repairs.

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.

BHI Energy

Acquisition in 2017
BHI Energy specializes in providing on-site specialty maintenance, radiation protection, and staffing services tailored for the power-generation, oil and gas, and electricity transmission and distribution industries. The company focuses on project management and staffing support, offering maintenance, modification, and construction solutions for power generating and government facilities. BHI Energy is committed to building long-term relationships with its clients by aligning operational objectives and assisting in the effective management and servicing of their assets. Through its high-quality service offerings, the company aims to foster strong partnerships within the energy sector.

Moeller Aerospace

Acquisition in 2016
Moeller Aerospace, located in Wixom, Michigan, specializes in the manufacturing of precision machined parts for the gas turbine aircraft engine and power generation sectors. The company produces a variety of components including turbine airfoils, blades, vanes, nozzles, seals, dampers, and locking mechanisms, utilizing advanced materials such as Inconel, nickel alloys, and titanium. Moeller Aerospace is particularly known for its expertise in hot- and cold-section turbine airfoils and has a dedicated unit for machining titanium-aluminide low-pressure turbine blades. Additionally, the company offers proprietary products like Click-Loc and FlexThread, which include self-locking fluid fittings, fasteners, and borescope plugs, thereby enhancing its reputation as a leader in the aerospace manufacturing industry.

The Aircraft Group

Acquisition in 2016
Founded in 1990, and based in Phoenix, AZ, The Aircraft Group has a worldwide reputation for excellence in commercial aviation asset and transaction management. TAG is a leading provider of aircraft consulting services related to the purchase, sale or leasing of all types of commercial aircraft. TAG possesses the technology and technical skills necessary to offer a broad array of services to a diversified client base.

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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