Accelerating Growth for Aviation Manufacturers Through Aviation Simplified™
Unlocking Efficiency
and Value

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Diatom Capital partners exclusively with aerospace and defense manufacturing service providers, acquiring exceptional businesses and accelerating their growth through operational excellence.

“We don’t just acquire companies. We accelerate the growth of legacies in aerospace.”

Our Approach

Backed by experienced operators and institutional capital, we deliver precision, integrity, and momentum to founder-led businesses navigating succession. Our proprietary Aviation Simplified™ framework unlocks value, preserves legacy, and scales operations with purpose and efficiency.

Our Portfolio

Diatom Aviation

ULD and GSE design, maintenance, and repair

Midwest Aero

Aircraft component manufacturing, MRO, and parts supply

Industrial Electronic Services

Avionics and aerospace electronics: design, lifecycle management, and repair

Looking to Sell or Transition Your Business?

Considering succession or sale? Diatom Capital specializes in confidential, founder-friendly acquisitions designed to preserve your legacy, protect your people, and unlock sustainable growth.

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Aviation Simplified™

Our proprietary framework for unlocking value and scaling aerospace businesses with purpose and efficiency.

 

Our Proven Process

The Aviation Simplified™ framework is built on a structured approach to problem-solving and process optimization.

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DEFINE

Identify challenges and opportunities

MEASURE

Establish baseline KPIs

ANALYZE

Identify gaps and root causes

IMPROVE

Implement solutions

CONTROL

Sustain improvements