AE Industrial Partners
Private equityBoca Raton · Growth–Late Stage · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
AE Industrial Partners pursues a focused, thematic investment strategy concentrated in its target markets, notably aerospace and defense. It selects investment themes it believes offer strong growth potential and backs companies with differentiated capabilities and defensible market positions. The firm balances organic and acquisition-based growth to drive long-term value, emphasizing partnership and alignment among the firm, management teams, and investors. It highlights integrity, a track record of closing deals, and support for portfolio company culture, offering strategic, operational, and technical resources alongside an experienced advisory board. Its approach is deliberately flexible, adapting to the unique characteristics of each investment and the needs of all stakeholders.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 30 of 54 portfolio companiesHardware ×14Defense Tech ×13Advanced Manufacturing ×10AI & Machine Learning ×6Space Tech ×6Energy ×5Deep Tech ×4Logistics & Supply Chain ×4
HQs:United States×15
Investments · 54 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12023 · 12021 · 12018 · 12016 · 12015 · 16 dated
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that builds small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital spacecraft, and provides mission services including responsive launch, in-space maneuverability, space domain awareness, and lunar delivery.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechLeander, US
Thomas Markusic(Director)inThomas E. Markusic(Chief Executive Officer and Director)Eric Salwan(Founder)inJason Kim(Chief Executive Officer; Board Member)Russell Shea Ferring(Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer)Daniel Fermon(Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer)
Co-investorsCapital FactoryNoosphere VenturesRepublic Capital (ex Republic Labs)Rpm Ventures Iii Management, L.L.C.BGW Ventures
Denver, US
Dirk Wallinger(Director)
BoardRobert Assenmacher(Director)Willam Bonner(Director)Brad Wilford(Director)
Co-investorsCentral Texas Angel NetworkRepublic Capital (ex Republic Labs)
AIM MRO manufactures nickel and cobalt-based diffusion repair products, sheet metal details, part-protection masking, and vapor coating products, and provides material management and repair-development support for the gas turbine industry.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX Ventures
Rocketdyne is a space propulsion, power and electronics supplier that makes launch-vehicle engines (including the RL10 upper-stage engine), spacecraft propulsion, reaction-control thrusters, avionics, secure communications equipment and nuclear power systems for national security, civil and commercial space customers.
Defense TechHardwareMedia & EntertainmentSpace TechMelbourne, US
Kristin Houston(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBeyond Earth VenturesBooz Allen VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)First Spark Ventures, LlcWayfinder VenturesWealthing VC Club
Fortem Technologies builds counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), including TrueView radars, DroneHunter interceptors, and SkyDome Manager software, integrated into the end-to-end SkyDome System for detecting and defeating unauthorized drones.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareRoboticsPleasant Grove, US
Timothy Bean(Executive Officer, Director)Adam Robertson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMatt Ocko(Director)inEd Cluss(Director)inIbrahim Ajami(Director)
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Signia Venture PartnersCapital FactoryKyber Knight CapitalNew Ground VenturesLockheed Martin Ventures
Provider of aircraft component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services across critical aerospace systems.
Regional air cargo carrier providing critical air infrastructure for integrated logistics across North America; based in Provo, Utah.
Alpine Air Express operates a cargo airline using a FAA-approved cargo conversion of the Beechcraft 1900D aircraft to carry freight for shipping clients such as UPS, USPS, and Amazon.
HardwareLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX Ventures
Full-service fire and life safety services platform offering design, installation, servicing, training and consulting.
Altus Fire & Life Safety is a full-service platform providing design, engineering, installation, and servicing of fire alarm, fire suppression, and life safety systems, along with training, consulting, and crisis management services.
Enterprise SoftwareHardware
Specialty provider of IT modernization, business transformation and mission support services for the U.S.
Specialty materials manufacturer of critical chemicals for U.S.
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX Ventures
American Pacific Corporation is a specialty materials manufacturer producing critical chemicals for U.S. military and space programs as well as clean fire extinguishing agents for the fire protection industry.
Defense TechNew MaterialsSpace TechCedar City, US
Applied Composites manufactures engineered primary and secondary composite structures and tooling for fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechNew Materials
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX Ventures
ATC provides aerospace component repair services, including work on engine mounts, structural components, tracks, carriages, and hydraulics, along with engineered DER solutions and a rotatable parts inventory.
Advanced ManufacturingHardware
Belcan is a global supplier of design, software, manufacturing, supply chain, IT, and digital engineering services for the aerospace, defense, space, government, automotive, and industrial markets.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechEnterprise Software
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX Ventures
Provider of specialty services and staffing solutions for industrial/oil & gas, power generation, and transmission & distribution markets.
BHI Energy provides energy infrastructure services including renewables (solar and wind maintenance), specialty welding, and industry training.
CleantechEnergy
Dean Magliozziin
Co-investorsEnergy Impact Partners
Military aftermarket supply chain management provider covering distribution, kitting, logistics, and repair management.
Blue Raven is an aerospace and defense supply chain company providing authorized parts distribution, strategic sourcing, and obsolescence management for air, land, and sea platforms.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechLogistics & Supply Chain
Calca Solutions is a company active in the energy sector, referenced through its participation in the DLA Energy Worldwide Conference.
Energy
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX Ventures
Provider of mission-critical technology services in cloud, cyber, and software development to U.S.
Provider of engineering, design, architecture and project support services to the energy and chemicals markets.
OEM and provider of aviation, manufacturing, and MRO services to government/defense, firefighting, construction, and oil & gas; based in Aurora, Oregon.
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX Ventures
Leader in unmanned and autonomous technology developing advanced platforms and sensors; headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California.
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX Ventures
Developer of launch and in-space vehicles and services, including LEO launch and lunar lander offerings; headquartered in Cedar Park, TX.
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX VenturesRepublic Crypto
Global Jet Capital provides financing for business aircraft, offering operating leases and finance leases that let clients acquire, upgrade, or transition between private jets without a large capital outlay.
Fintech
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX Ventures
Engineering and technical services provider specializing in defense systems, naval architecture, cybersecurity, and logistics.
Global Precision is a vertically integrated precision manufacturer of highly engineered, mission-critical products, offering end-to-end solutions from advanced coatings and thermal treatment to gears, tubes, and complex assemblies.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardware
Austin, US
Justin Marston(Executive Officer, Director)Brian Vetter(Executive Officer, Director)Jared Shepardin
BoardSimon Yoo(Director)Richard E Anderson(Director)
Co-investorsGreatPoint VenturesGreen Visor Capital
Kellstrom Aerospace, a VSE Aviation company, provides aviation technical services and parts distribution, including service-led inventory supply chain programs and airframe replacement parts for aircraft owners, operators, and MROs.
Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX Ventures
Moeller Aerospace manufactures precision-machined turbine engine components — including airfoils, blades, vanes, nozzles, seals, and locking parts — for commercial, military, aerospace, and industrial gas turbine markets.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareSpace Tech
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX Ventures
Pangiam, a BigBear.ai company, applies facial recognition, AI/ML, and data-driven cloud applications to security, customs, and facilitation challenges.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityGovTech
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX VenturesScout VenturesScout Ventures
Producer of specialized powders for OEM and aftermarket aerospace, gas turbine, biomedical and industrial applications; based in Loveland, Ohio.
Powder Alloy Corporation manufactures and supplies metal, ceramic, and carbide powders using in-house technologies such as inert gas atomization, composite cladding, agglomeration and sintering, and plasma densification.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew Materials
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX Ventures
REDLattice is a U.S.-owned company that builds AI-driven cyber capabilities, VR systems, and cyber intelligence products for military, intelligence, and law enforcement missions.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense Tech
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX Ventures
NYSE-listed (RDW) leader in space infrastructure with IP for solar power generation and in-space 3D printing/manufacturing.
Redwire is an integrated aerospace and defense company building space infrastructure, autonomous aircraft, and multi-domain operations technology using digital engineering and AI automation.
Defense TechHardwareSpace Tech
Co-investorsIndustrious VenturesSpaceFund
Resolute Industrial operates multiple business units across the HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration) and power industry, offering services including remanufacturing, sales, and equipment rentals.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardware
Tonka Bay-backed manufacturer of custom high-performance industrial paints and coatings, concrete treatments, sealants and decorative-concrete systems operating through the Fenix family of brands.
Minnetonka, US
Todd Schroeder(Former Chief Executive Officer; transition adviser)RAYMOND TORRES(Chief Executive Officer and Manager)Edward O'Connor(Executive Officer)Peter Kirton(Chief Executive Officer)Bryan Ulin(Chief Financial Officer)Raymond Torres(Former Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBenchmarkGreenoaksICONIQSequoia CapitalThrive Capital
Space company developing the Dream Chaser commercial spaceplane and the LIFE habitat for a next-generation LEO space station.
Broomfield, US
Fatih Ozmen(Director)Dan Jablonsky(Executive Officer, Director)Eren Ozmen(Director)John Toriello(Director)Cyrus Behbehani(Director)Sue Payton(Director)
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX VenturesCoatue ManagementIndustrious Ventures
Solairus is a private aviation services company that helps aircraft owners manage and operate their aircraft, and offers personalized private jet charter services.
Mobility & TransportationTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco Bay Area, US
Greg Petersen(Chief Operating Officer)
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX Ventures
ThayerMahan is a U.S.-headquartered maritime solutions provider offering autonomous sensing systems and services centered on passive acoustic technologies for maritime domain awareness, critical infrastructure protection, and seabed intervention.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareIoTMystic, US
Michael J Connor(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Hine(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMordecai Schaja(Director)John Kao(Director)
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX VenturesConnecticut InnovationsRiverPark VenturesHanwha Asset ManagementI Squared Capital
Provider of specialty mechanical solutions and building controls/analytics for critical HVAC and related systems.
United Building Solutions is an acquisition-driven platform that consolidates mechanical building, controls, and energy services companies into a network of local and regional partners.
Construction TechEnergyPropTech
Yingling Aviation is a full-service maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and FBO facility serving general aviation customers, with capabilities across a range of airframes and avionics systems.
Advanced ManufacturingMobility & TransportationSpace TechWichita, US
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX Ventures
ZeroMatter is building a scalable simulation platform with extensible tooling aimed at making simulation more accessible for solving real-world problems.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsSaaS
Ian Glow(Founder)in
Co-investorsCatapult VenturesPebblebedSpark CapitalMana Ventures
Exits · 2
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioFirefly AerospaceNASDAQ: FLYYork Space SystemsNYSE: YSS
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Fortem Technologies · washingtontechnology.com · Apr 22, 2026
Zeromatter · hnvr.medium.com · Apr 9, 2026
Capella Space · capellaspace.com · Mar 25, 2026

Sierra Holding · techcrunch.com · Sep 5, 2025
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 4
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE Industrial Partners Fund III, L.P.LPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association, New Mexico Educational Retirement Board | 2023 | — | 29.6% | 1.49x | 0.09x |
| AE Industrial Partners Extended Value Fund, L.P.LPs: New Mexico Educational Retirement Board | 2021 | — | 0.2% | 1.01x | 0.78x |
| AE Industrial Partners Fund II, L.P.LPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association, New Mexico Educational Retirement Board, Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association | 2018 | — | — | 2.08x | 0.86x |
| AE Industrial Partners Fund I, L.P.LPs: New Mexico Educational Retirement Board | 2015 | — | 8.4% | 1.36x | 1.08x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has AE Industrial Partners made?
- AE Industrial Partners has 49 tracked investments.
- What stage does AE Industrial Partners invest at?
- AE Industrial Partners invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does AE Industrial Partners focus on?
- AE Industrial Partners focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Defense Tech, Energy, New Materials, Space Tech.
- Where is AE Industrial Partners located?
- AE Industrial Partners is headquartered in Boca Raton, US.
- Who does AE Industrial Partners co-invest with?
- AE Industrial Partners most often shares deals with Boeing HorizonX Ventures, Industrious Ventures, Republic Capital (ex Republic Labs), among 15 tracked co-investors.
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