Top Aerospace & Defense Private Equity Funds

Plexus Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 30 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Plexus Capital invests across the United States in a variety of transaction types, including equity acquisitions, buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital. Since 2005, Plexus has raised and funded $2.3B across seven funds in 180 companies. Plexus closed Equity Fund I at $204M in 2021. Plexus has built an institutional platform with a team of 45 professionals based in Raleigh and Charlotte, NC

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• Oct 2025 Acquired ACE Solutions
• Jul 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Oct 2024 Acquired ChemREADY
• Oct 2023 Acquired Riggs Tree Service

CPS Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 26 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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CPS is an entrepreneurial investment firm that supports the growth of high-quality small and medium sized businesses. We are focused on companies with annual revenues from $5-$40 million and annual cash flows from $2-$8 million, and investing committed capital from 3 active funds. We will work with business owners to ensure the right deal for both themselves and their employees and customers. We bring significant managerial capability and capital to provide business owners with an attractive option compared to traditional financial or strategic buyers. CPS takes an active role in businesses…

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• Mar 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jun 2023 Acquired AKA Tree Service
• Oct 2022 Acquired Accurate Tree Services
• Oct 2022 Acquired Integrity Heat & Air

Greybull Stewardship

1 Closed Deal via Axial 24 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Greybull Stewardship is founded, funded, and run by business owners and managers. Our fund is structured to allow the power of permanence to impact the value of an investment, we have no mandate to sell. We have committed capital to support current ownership's growth and liquidity needs. Greybull is actively seeking new investments and our investment horizon is long term. We do not mandate growth rates and with our history as owners and managers, we know how to assist businesses and also stay out of the way.

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• Mar 2023 Acquired Courtroom Connect
• Aug 2022 Acquired Coastline Academy
• Sep 2021 Acquired JTB Custom
• Aug 2021 Acquired LINC

Envest Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 22 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Envest Capital Partners is an investment company holding long term private equity positions in established basic businesses. We invest in a relatively broad range of basic industries, with a focus on manufacturing, industrial & consumer services, and franchising. Envest seeks to provide private direct equity financing to companies with sales of $5 to $50 million, exceptional growth prospects and strong, stable cash flow. Founded in 2000, Envest is a private equity firm based in Virginia Beach, VA. We are dedicated to partnering with privately held and founder-owned businesses. The Envest…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Earl Industries Inc.
• Aug 2023 Acquired Digital Services LLC
• Aug 2023 Acquired Commonwealth Epoxy Coatings LLC
• Oct 2022 Acquired CBT Logistics Group

Branford Castle Partners, L.P.

1 Closed Deal via Axial 21 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Headquartered in New York City and with a portfolio across the United States, Branford is a pre-eminent private market investor--managing 3 funds with $400m of committed equity. We are focused on working with already strong companies that typically have under $200m in sales. Since Branford’s founding in 1986, our mission has been to work with these companies to maximize their potential, both in terms of strengthening operations and facilitating growth.

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Surface Preparation Technologies LLC
• Aug 2023 Acquired Morton's Steakhouse
• Aug 2023 Acquired MAG Aerospace Industries Inc.
• Aug 2023 Acquired Indspect Chemical Corporation

Presidio Investors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 16 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Presidio Investors is a leading middle market private equity firm based in Austin, Texas that partners with growing, niche businesses in the business services and entertainment sectors. The Presidio team has significant investing and operating experience, and they employ a collaborative approach to help grow and develop businesses to produce excellent returns for all stakeholders.Please see our website www.presidioinvestors.com for more information.

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• Apr 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
• Aug 2021 Acquired Centennial Media
• Apr 2021 Acquired Resolve Tech Solutions
• Aug 2019 Acquired Bravas

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Crescendo Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 15 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Crescendo Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Los Angeles. Crescendo is primarily focused on middle-market change-of-control transactions, typically with enterprise values from $10M-$100M. While industry generalists, we have specific operating resources in the following fields, which help source, vet, manage and/or oversee portfolio companies: * construction/trades* healthcare * food/beverage/nutra * outsourcing/staffing * light distribution* retail/distribution * packaging/consumer products We are a very actively engaged private equity partner across strategy, operations and…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Montbleau
• Aug 2022 Acquired AGS Construction
• Aug 2021 Acquired Calm Waters Pool Services
• Aug 2021 Acquired Pools on the Gulf

The Edgewater Funds

1 Closed Deal via Axial 15 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Through Edgewater Growth Capital Partners, we partner with management to help accelerate growth in their businesses. Edgewater focuses on funding high quality middle market companies where we can add substantial value through our capital, our experience and our broad network.

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• Oct 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Nov 2024 Acquired NYX Health Eligibility Services
• Aug 2024 Acquired Nationwide Coils, Inc.
• Jul 2024 Acquired Silver State Refrigeration & HVAC

Clearwell Group, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 14 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Clearwell Group is a single family office based in Tampa, FL focused on making majority equity investments in companies located in the Southeast and Texas. We focus on simple to understand, but not simple to operate businesses with at least $2.0M in EBITDA. We have five businesses in the portfolio today that operate in the business services, manufacturing, environmental services and engineering sectors.

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• Dec 2025 Acquired Flash-Rite
• Jul 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jan 2025 Invested in Steadfast Alliance
• Nov 2021 Acquired Gaskins LeCraw

Chicago Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 12 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Chicago Capital Partners is a private equity firm which primarily makes control investments in lower middle-market companies with $2-10 million of EBITDA in the following industries: business services, consumer products, distribution, food and beverage, and niche manufacturing. Our fund structure and investment mindset promote building business partnerships and creating value over the long-term.Operational Perspective: Managed by founders and operators, our team understands small and family business dynamics;Partnership Focused: We partner with strong management teams, provide…

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• Apr 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Feb 2022 Acquired Nickerson
• Jun 2021 Acquired Chocolate Works
• Dec 2020 Acquired Home Sweet Home

Latticework Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 12 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Latticework Capital OverviewHeadquartered in Dallas, Latticework Capital Management is a growth-oriented private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry with over $400 million of assets under management. Latticework leverages its over 100 combined years of healthcare and investing experience as well as its network of industry executives to help companies grow and realize their full, long-term value. For more information visit www.latticeworkcapital.com.Healthcare FocusCompetition in private equity is driving fund specialization. Similar to other large and evolving…

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• Jun 2025 Acquired First Medical Associates
• Dec 2024 Acquired Life Science Connect
• Sep 2023 Acquired Institutes of Health
• Aug 2022 Acquired AMERICAN CLINICAL RESEARCH SERVICES

Castle Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Castle Capital is focused on environmental services in lower middle market private equity. We have successfully invested (and exited) companies in the recycling space and are looking at other environmental services sectors as well.

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• Nov 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Nov 2024 Acquired Tire Depot
• Nov 2024 Acquired Ray's Tire
• Nov 2024 Acquired Dietrich Tire Waste Hauling

PennSpring Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Investment OverviewPennSpring Capital is actively seeking acquisitions of lower-middle-market businesses where founders are looking for a trusted partner to ensure long-term continuity, professionalize operations, and support the next stage of growth. We move quickly, close reliably, and customize structures to meet seller goals.We have a strong track record across compliance-oriented software, environmental services, B2B services, and niche recurring-revenue businesses.Target CriteriaIndustry Focus (any of the following):Environmental services (asbestos, mold,…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired EHC
• Aug 2023 Acquired Yapstone
• Aug 2023 Acquired Circle
• Aug 2023 Acquired total traffic service

Sidereal Capital Group

1 Closed Deal via Axial 5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Sidereal Capital Group is a private equity firm that invests in small and lower middle-market companies operating within niche segments of Specialty Manufacturing and Industrial Services.

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• Dec 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
• Aug 2018 Acquired Qwinstar
• Sep 2015 Acquired Flexo Transparent
• Nov 2013 Acquired UC Coatings

Colville Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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For the past 20 years, we have partnered with management teams to build businesses that are fierce competitors in their markets, great places to work and contributive to their communities.We are a community of strategic advisors and investors dedicated to the long-term growth of independently owned industrial companies.- Horizon-Free Investments: Our capital is our own, allowing us to make decisions in the best interest of our companies.- Integrity First, Active Engagement: We are committed to active engagement and integrity, enabling us to align with management and provide insights, capital,…

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• Mar 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jul 2013 Invested in Kurz Electric Solutions, Inc.
• Sep 2006 Acquired Motion & Flow Control Products

The Sterling Group

1 Closed Deal via Axial 35 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 1982, The Sterling Group is a private equity investment firm defined by its focused expertise, depth of experience, operational strategy, and approach to partnering with management.Focused expertiseWe specialize in what we know best: acquiring and increasing the value of middle-market operating businesses in the fields of basic manufacturing, industrial services, and distribution.Depth of experienceOur Partners have a combined 90 years at Sterling. Their business experience encompasses management, operations, public accounting, commercial and investment banking, and securities…

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• Dec 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Oct 2010 Acquired Propex Inc
• Oct 2010 Acquired Purina Mills
• Oct 2010 Acquired Quicken Loans Inc.

Alvarez & Marsal Securities

1 Closed Deal via Axial 12 Total Closed Deals

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Alvarez & Marsal Capital (“AMC”) is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $3 billion in assets under management across four funds and three investment strategies. Our firm is led by a highly experienced investment team, which is augmented by our strategic association with Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”), one of the largest operationally focused advisory firms in the world. AMC combines a focus on middle-market private equity investing, with deep operational expertise, industry knowledge, and global corporate relationships of A&M, making us an attractive partner to…

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• Aug 2023 Invested in Allied Universal
• Aug 2023 Invested in Carton Pack
• Aug 2023 Invested in Ayesa
• Aug 2023 Invested in AirLife

Ninth Street Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 9 Total Closed Deals

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Ninth Street Capital Partners is a private investment partnership that specializes in acquiring, developing and managing established businesses. With a focus on executing deals with the highest degree of integrity, we make long-term controlling investments in growth-oriented, privately held businesses with revenues ranging from $5 to $50 million. Our flexible approach allows us to tailor our investments to help entrepreneurs and business owners achieve their personal and financial goals.

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• Sep 2019 Acquired Undislosed
• Jun 2015 Invested in Premium Inspection & Testing
• Mar 2014 Invested in Kitchen Cabinet Distributors
• May 2013 Acquired SCADA Source, LLC

Soundcore Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 5 Total Closed Deals

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Our strategy is to partner with exceptional management teams and create long-term value for our investors through a combination of operational improvements, internal growth initiatives, and strategic acquisitions. We are particularly interested in businesses whose management team members and / or selling shareholders wish to have a meaningful ownership stake in the newly acquired enterprise.

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• May 2019 Acquired American Restoration
• Oct 2018 Acquired InfraStripe
• Feb 2017 Acquired Sweeping Corporation of America, Inc.
• Sep 2016 Acquired PumpMan, LLC

Gemini Investors

136 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Founded in 1993, Gemini Investors is a Massachusetts-based private equity firm that provides capital and strategic resources to lower middle market companies. Since its inception, we have invested approximately $1 Billion in more than 185 companies throughout the U.S., typically investing $3 – $8 million per transaction in either control or minority positions. Gemini offers a flexible investment approach. We provide a wide range of financing structures, which include subordinated debt with warrants, preferred stock, and common equity. We have extensive experience leading transactions, as…

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• Sep 2025 Acquired Party Reflections
• May 2025 Acquired Honey Smoked Fish
• May 2025 Acquired Gold Coast Baking Company
• Feb 2025 Acquired Spectro-UV