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Our Portfolio
We partner with exceptional businesses, with a focus on aerospace, defense and adjacent sectors, providing capital, operational expertise, and strategic guidance.
Diatom Aviation
Global Cargo. Grounded in Excellence.
Diatom Aviation is a trusted partner to global air cargo carriers, providing design, maintenance, and repair of Unit Load Devices (ULDs) and Ground Support Equipment (GSE). With a reputation for reliability, quick turnaround times, and deep technical expertise, Diatom Aviation helps keep fleets moving safely and efficiently.
The company plays a vital role in the international logistics ecosystem, with strategically located facilities and a growing service footprint.
Midwest Aero
Precision Parts. Performance You Can Count On.
Midwest Aero manufactures and maintains aircraft components with a focus on quality, traceability, and responsiveness. Their integrated capabilities span precision machining, repair and overhaul (MRO), and hard-to-source parts supply.
Known for their agility in servicing legacy platforms and mission-critical systems, Midwest Aero supports commercial and defense aviation programs with high compliance standards and reliable delivery.
Industrial Electronic Services (IES)
Smart Systems. Sustained Performance.
IES is a leading provider of aerospace electronics solutions, specializing in the design, manufacturing, lifecycle management, and repair of complex avionics systems and components.
From circuit boards to integrated control systems, IES supports OEMs, MROs, and operators with scalable production, deep diagnostic capabilities, and long-term component support across the aerospace lifecycle.
The Aviation Simplified™ Impact
See how our operational framework has transformed our portfolio companies
Operational Efficiency
Our portfolio companies have achieved an average of 22% improvement in operational efficiency through process optimization and lean implementation.
Revenue Growth
Strategic market expansion and cross- selling initiatives have driven an average of 35% revenue growth within 24 months post-acquisition.
Talent Retention
Our people-first approach has resulted in 95% retention of key talent and leadership across all portfolio companies during transition.