BlackRock

BlackRock is a global investment management company based in New York City. It serves institutions, intermediaries, foundations, and individual investors, operating as a leading global asset manager that oversees and advises on a wide range of investment portfolios across multiple asset classes, strategies, sectors, and regions. The firm is noted for its emphasis on technology and financial solutions that support the broader financial industry, including risk management, advisory services, and integrated investment platforms. Through its diversified offerings, BlackRock aims to help clients pursue long-term goals across equities, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-asset strategies, while leveraging data and analytics to inform investment decisions and risk controls.

William Abecassis

Investor

Joseph Auriemma

Managing Director, Private Equity

Cailey Barker

Portfolio Manager and Director, Natural Resources and Thematic

James Berner

Partner, Global Infrastructure Partners

Paul Braude

Chief Investment Officer and Head, Direct Private Opportunities

Joseph Chalom

Managing Director, 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

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

Courtney Lynfield

Vice President, Long Term Private Capital Product Strategy

Keith Mangan

Managing Director, Renewable Power

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

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

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 MD

Managing Director and Global Investment Committee Member

Nathalie von Niederhausern

Managing Director and Head of EMEA for Private Equity Partners

Past deals in Aviation

DSV

Post in 2024
Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Denmark, DSV is a global transport and logistics company offering services by road, air, sea, and train. Its primary business comes from European trucking, airfreight forwarding, and sea freight forwarding.

FLYR

Series D in 2024
FLYR is a technology company that provides AI-enabled revenue management and pricing solutions for airlines, cargo and hospitality sectors. Its FusionRM platform uses machine learning to forecast demand and optimize revenue across the airline commerce funnel, aggregating data from multiple sources and delivering actionable insights for dynamic pricing, elastic demand forecasting, and bundled offers. The solution supports inventory, pricing, and offer decisions to modernize e-commerce experiences and improve revenue performance through forecasting, automation, and analytics. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company was formerly known as Hubskip, changing its name to FLYR in 2014.

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 specializes in inflight internet connectivity solutions. Established in 1991, it enables passengers to stay connected for entertainment or work purposes, enhances crew communication for improved service and safety, and utilizes advanced technologies to optimize aircraft performance.

Palladyne AI

Post in 2021
Palladyne AI specializes in advanced robotic technology, focusing on artificial intelligence and machine learning software to enhance robots' autonomy, adaptability, and efficiency. Its solutions enable robots to observe, learn, reason, and act in diverse environments across industries such as automotive, aviation, construction, defense, and manufacturing.

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
Founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, Breeze Airways is a U.S.-based airline set to commence operations in 2021. It aims to serve underserved communities by offering nonstop flights with a focus on convenience and simplicity, facilitated through its user-friendly mobile application.

Astra

Post in 2021
Astra Space, Inc. is a technology company based in Alameda, California, that specializes in designing and building rockets for satellite delivery and launch services. Founded in 2004 and originally known as Ventions LLC, the company rebranded in 2016 and aims to provide accessible and affordable access to space. Astra offers online reservations for payload deliveries to both sun-synchronous and low inclination orbits, with a focus on dedicated launch services for payloads ranging from 50 kg to 150 kg. The business is divided into two segments: Launch Services, which provides rapid global launch capabilities, and Space Products, which includes the development of space products tailored to customer needs for successful satellite launches. Astra operates test facilities to support its operations and is committed to facilitating frequent access to space for satellite operators and governments.

SmartSky Networks

Debt Financing in 2019
SmartSky Networks, LLC is a provider of air-to-ground broadband connectivity and communication systems specifically designed for business and commercial aviation. Founded in 2011 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company has developed patented technology that utilizes a combination of 4G and 5G telecommunications, leveraging 60 MHz of spectrum to deliver high-performance connectivity on aircraft. SmartSky's network offers a unique real-time, low latency, bidirectional data link, enabling an in-flight user experience comparable to ground-based broadband services. This capability supports enhanced applications, services, and hardware, making SmartSky a key player in improving in-flight connectivity. The company also partners with Avidyne Corporation to further enhance its offerings.
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