AE Industrial Partners

AE Industrial Partners is a specialized private equity firm, distinct from traditional venture capital, that focuses on control-oriented investments in the aerospace, defense & government services, space, power generation, and specialty industrial markets. Based in Boca Raton, Florida, the firm targets companies providing mission-critical products, services, and advanced technology solutions within these highly regulated and specialized sectors. Their investment approach involves partnering with management teams to drive operational improvements and strategic growth, aiming to create long-term value in their portfolio companies.

The firm's strategy is centered on acquiring established businesses through buyouts and recapitalizations, rather than investing in early-stage startups. They seek companies with strong market positions, significant barriers to entry, and opportunities for operational enhancement and strategic expansion. AE Industrial Partners leverages its deep industry expertise and network to identify and execute complex transactions, often involving carve-outs from larger corporations or take-privates of publicly traded entities.

AE Industrial Partners demonstrates substantial capital capacity, having successfully raised multiple funds. For instance, their AE Industrial Partners Fund III closed at $1.78 billion in 2020, and their most recent fund, AE Industrial Partners Fund IV, closed at a significant $3.6 billion in 2023. This substantial capital base allows them to deploy considerable equity checks. Typically, their investments involve equity contributions ranging from approximately $60 million for smaller transactions up to $600 million or more for larger, more complex buyouts, targeting companies with enterprise values often in the hundreds of millions to several billions of dollars.