BlackRock

BlackRock, established in 1988, is a global investment management corporation headquartered in New York City. It offers a wide range of services, including investment management, financial technology, and advisory services, catering to diverse clients such as institutions, intermediaries, and individual investors. BlackRock's investment focus spans multiple asset classes, strategies, sectors, and regions. Its private equity arm, BlackRock Private Equity Partners, founded in 1999, specializes in direct investments and fund of fund investments across various stages and sectors, with a global investment scope.

Joseph Acevedo

Managing Director

Joseph Auriemma

Managing Director, Private Equity

Cailey Barker

Portfolio Manager and Director, Natural Resources and Thematic

James Berner

Partner, Global Infrastructure Partners

Paul Braude

Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer and Head, Direct Private Opportunities

Joseph Chalom

Managing Director and Head of Strategic Ecosystem Partnerships

Al DeFurianni

Vice President

Antonio DeSpirito

Managing Director and Global Co-Chief Investment Officer, US Fundamental Equities

Audrey Delorenzo

Vice President

Michael Dennis

Managing Director and Head of Alternatives Strategy and Capital Markets

Sean Dunne

Managing Director

Tim Fenwick

Director

Justin Ferrier

Managing Director, Asian private credit platform

David Giordano

Managing Director and Global Head of Climate Infrastructure

Raja Hussain

Director

Robert S. Kapito

President and Director

Tony Kim

Managing Director and Head of the Global Technology Team

Michael Leitner

Managing Director, Co-head of US Direct Lending and Special Situations

Courtney Lynfield

Vice President, Long Term Private Capital Product Strategy

Keith Mangan

Managing Director, Renewable Power

Nathalie von Niederhausern

Managing Director and Head of EMEA for Private Equity Partners

Persefoni Noulika

Director

Charlie Reid

Managing Director

Jean-Christophe Rey

Managing Director and Head of Private Credit, Alternative Specialists (EMEA)

Spencer Rhodes

Managing Director, Private Markets at BlackRock

Ladell Robbins

Managing Director, Alternative Investors

Jeffrey Rosenberg

Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager, Systematic Fixed Income

Neeraj Seth

Chief Investment Officer and Head of Asia pacific Fundamental Fixed Income

Scott Snell

Co-head of the US CLO business and Director

Aarthi Sowrirajan

Managing Director and Co-Head of Portfolio Management for BlackRock Impact Opportunities

Paul Taylor

Venture Partner

Martin Torres

Managing Director and Head of the Americas for the Renewable Power Group

Marten Vading

Managing Director

Guillaume Vandewalle

Director Infrastructure Debt EMEA

Zachary Viders

Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, Global Credit Opportunities

Celia Yan

Managing Director and Head of APAC Private Credit

Yan Yang

Managing Director and Global Investment Committee Member

Past deals in Aviation

DSV

Post in 2024
DSV is a transport and logistics company based in Hedehusene, Denmark, that offers a wide range of transportation services globally, including road, air, sea, and train logistics. Founded in 1976, the company has primarily focused on its European trucking network, as well as airfreight and sea freight forwarding divisions. DSV has experienced significant growth, largely through acquisitions, including the notable purchase of GIL in 2021, which enhanced its revenue diversity and expanded its presence in key regions like the Middle East. This strategic growth has positioned DSV among the top three largest third-party logistics firms worldwide.

FLYR

Series D in 2024
FLYR, Inc. is a technology company that develops advanced travel planning and booking solutions specifically for the airline industry. Its core offering, FusionRM, is a revenue management platform that utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making across an airline's commerce funnel. By aggregating data from various sources, FLYR's platform forecasts user demand, enabling airlines to optimize pricing strategies, improve customer experiences through dynamic pricing, and bundle attractive offers for travelers. The platform also provides crucial insights such as sell-out risk, historical pricing trends, and price elasticity predictions, thereby helping clients maximize their revenue potential. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, FLYR also operates an office in Kraków, Poland.

Kellermeyer Bergensons Services

Private Equity Round in 2024
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services is a leading provider of contract cleaning and integrated facility management services in North America. The company specializes in delivering customized solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients across various sectors, including retail, education, healthcare, government, hospitality, industrial, and aviation. Its service offerings encompass integrated facility support, contract cleaning, floor care, restriping, plumbing, landscaping, and snow plowing. By utilizing a proprietary technology platform, Kellermeyer Bergensons Services enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance and repair services, ensuring quick turnaround times and promoting healthy operations for businesses. The company's clear vision drives its commitment to making a significant impact on the industries and communities it serves.

Gogo

Post in 2022
Gogo is an inflight internet company that provides broadband connectivity products and services for aviation. It gives air travelers the freedom to be entertained or work more productively, connect aircrews in new ways for better service and safer operations, and employ innovative technologies to talk to the airplanes themselves to deliver higher performance and cost savings. It was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Palladyne AI

Post in 2021
Palladyne AI is a software company specializing in advanced robotic technology that enhances the intelligence and efficiency of robotic systems. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Palladyne AI's platform enables robots to observe, learn, reason, and act in ways that closely resemble human intelligence. This innovative software empowers robots to autonomously adapt to dynamic environments, allowing them to perceive and respond to changes in real-time. The applications of Palladyne AI's technology span various industries, including automotive, aviation, construction, defense, general manufacturing, infrastructure inspection, logistics, and warehousing, positioning the company as a key player in the evolution of robotics.

Lilium

Post in 2021
Lilium GmbH is an aviation company based in Wessling, Germany, focused on providing an on-demand air taxi service to enhance urban and suburban mobility. Founded in 2015, Lilium has developed the Lilium Jet, a fully-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft designed to facilitate regional travel that is significantly faster than traditional rail or road options while remaining competitively priced. The Lilium Jet, which can accommodate seven passengers, is engineered for high performance with low noise emissions, supporting the company's goal of creating a sustainable and efficient transportation network for people and goods. The company's journey began with the successful first flight of its demonstrator aircraft in 2019, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize air mobility.

Breeze Airways

Series B in 2021
Breeze Airways is a new airline in the United States, founded by David Neeleman, who has a history of co-founding several successful airlines. Initially named Moxy Airways, it aims to provide affordable travel experiences with a focus on customer convenience. Breeze Airways offers seamless booking through a user-friendly application, eliminating change or cancellation fees, and allowing passengers to customize their flight features. The airline began operations in 2021 and is designed to create a unique and enjoyable travel experience for its guests.

Joby Aviation

Post in 2021
Joby Aviation, LLC is an electric mobility company focused on developing fully electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, Joby aims to provide air-transportation-as-a-service by operating a fast, quiet, and convenient air taxi service set to launch in 2024. The aircraft is designed to carry a pilot and four passengers, with a range of 150 miles on a single charge and speeds reaching up to 200 mph. By delivering an innovative air transportation solution, Joby Aviation seeks to alleviate urban congestion and promote sustainable transit alternatives.

SmartSky Networks

Debt Financing in 2019
SmartSky Networks, LLC is a provider of air-to-ground broadband connectivity solutions for business and commercial aviation. The company develops innovative communication systems that utilize a 4G LTE network, combined with elements of 5G technology, to deliver high-performance connectivity for aircraft. With 60 MHz of spectrum, SmartSky's network offers real-time, low-latency, bidirectional data transmission, enabling an in-flight experience comparable to ground-based connectivity. This capability supports a wide range of applications and services for passengers and crew. Founded in 2011 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, SmartSky Networks was previously known as Jetpool Ventures, LLC, and has established a strategic partnership with Avidyne Corporation to enhance its offerings in the aviation sector.

Uber

Series D in 2014
Uber Technologies, Inc., established in 2009, is a global technology company that connects users with transportation and logistics services through its mobile application. It operates in over 300 cities worldwide, offering a range of services including ridesharing, food delivery, and freight transportation. Uber's core business is facilitating transportation by matching riders with drivers, providing safe, reliable, and convenient options at varying price points. Additionally, Uber Advanced Technologies Group, a subsidiary, focuses on developing self-driving car technology to enhance transportation safety and accessibility.
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