Arlington Capital Partners
Private equityBethesda · Series A · 5 people tracked
Also known as Align Impact, Llc · Arlington Management Employees, Llc
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Investment thesis
Arlington Capital Partners is a Washington, D.C.-based private equity firm with more than $14 billion in committed capital. It specializes in acquiring and growing companies in government-regulated and government-serving industries, with portfolio activity spanning areas such as medical devices and life-sciences services.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.
Team · 5 people
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What they invest in
from 33 of 43 portfolio companiesDefense Tech ×20Advanced Manufacturing ×15Hardware ×9GovTech ×6Healthtech ×6New Materials ×6Biotech ×5Enterprise Software ×5
HQs:United States×23Australia×1United Kingdom×1
Investments · 43 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFMI Industries manufactures high-temperature composite materials and textiles for aerospace, defense, and space applications, including thermal protection systems, ceramic matrix composites, and carbon composites.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechNew MaterialsSpace TechWinston-Salem, US
Kinetic Engine Systems is a diversified manufacturer of ultra-complex aero-engine components, serving new build and aftermarket applications across aerospace, defense, and space markets.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareSpace Tech
Ty Mortensen(Chief Executive Officer)Michael Holmes(President, ADM & Walbar Operations)Jeff Tobias(President, B&E Tool and Tell Tool Operations)Chris McHugh(Vice President / General Manager – Numet & AeroCision Operations)John Stockman(Chief Financial Officer)Andrew Orben(Vice President of Business Development and Marketing)
Afton Scientific is a contract manufacturer specializing in sterile injectable production, offering aseptic processing and fill-finish services for biologics, small molecules, and emerging pharmaceutical modalities.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech
AV builds integrated defense systems for allied military operators, including unmanned aircraft, loitering munitions, counter-UAS systems, ISR, directed energy, and autonomy software across air, land, sea, and space domains.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRobotics
Wahid Nawabi(Chairman of the Board of Directors)in
Co-investorsKluz VenturesScout VenturesScout Ventures
Unison provides AI-infused software for U.S. federal government operations, covering acquisitions, contract writing, cost estimating, budgeting, and planning.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaS
Co-investorsJMI Equity
CPP produces high-integrity structural investment castings, including titanium, steel, aluminum, and nickel-based superalloy components such as engine housings, mounts, frames, and casings.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechNew MaterialsCleveland, US
Co-investorsBlue PointIndustrial Growth PartnersWarburg PincusBerkshire
Cordica Medical provides design, development, and manufacturing services for medical device companies, covering product engineering, precision manufacturing, automated assembly, packaging, and supply chain management through FDA-registered and ISO 13485-certified facilities.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMedical Devices
Everest Clinical Research is a full-service contract research organization (CRO) that provides clinical trial delivery and biometrics services across more than 30 therapeutic areas.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtech
Irene Zhang(Founder and Executive Chairman)inJin Dai(Chief Executive Officer)inRob Woolson(Chief Operating Officer)inAmy Nguyen(Chief Commercial Officer)in
Eptec is an Australian engineering contractor specializing in asset preservation and life extension for complex operational assets, offering corrosion protection, concrete rehabilitation, fibre reinforced plastics, waterproofing, linings, and insulation services.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechDefense TechNew MaterialsSydney, AU
Co-investorsNext Capital
Exostar provides secure collaboration, identity, access, and compliance solutions for enterprises managing complex supplier, contractor, and partner ecosystems.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSHerndon
Doug Russell(Officer of each of Exoxtar Corp and Exostar LLC)inKenneth H. Marks Jr.(Officer of each of Exostar Corp and Exostar LLC)Daniel Pfeifle(Officer of each of Exostar Corp and Exostar LLC)inPatrick Kannan(Officer of each of Exostar Corp and Exostar LLC)in
BoardPaul Pasquier(Director of Exostar Corp)Katherine J. Kerchner(Director of Exostar Corp)
Forged Solutions Group manufactures precision forgings from various metal alloys for aerospace, defence, and space applications, offering design support, heat treatment, machining, and materials testing.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechNew MaterialsSheffield, GB
Olivier Jarrault(Chief Executive Officer)Ben McIvor(President)in
Co-investorsJ.F. Lehman
Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in sterile fill-finish and aseptic manufacturing of injectable pharmaceutical and biologic products.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechHealthtech
Denis Johnson(CEO)inNick Bykerk(Chief Financial Officer)inSteve Nole(Vice President of MSAT)inWendy Turner(Vice President of Project Management and Client Relations)inDavid Powell(Vice President, Business Development)in
Co-investorsMichigan Capital Network
Micropact offers software solutions to government agencies for managing public services, data, and operations more efficiently and transparently.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSUnknown - not stated on page, US
Co-investorsEnlightenment CapitalWP Global Partners
Co-investorsSchooner Capital
Qarbon Aerospace is a manufacturing solutions provider that partners with customers to execute aerospace manufacturing projects.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareNew MaterialsUnknown from page, US
David Wilburn(General Manager)in
NV5 Geospatial (formerly Quantum Spatial) provides geospatial data analysis, GIS services, digital twin, marine hydrography, and remote sensing solutions for sectors such as utilities, airports, offshore wind, and environmental management.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Radius Aerospace is an aviation and aerospace manufacturing company with over 100 years of collective industry experience across its management team.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareHot Springs, US
Tyler Evans(Chief Executive Officer)Jackson Richardson(Chief Financial Officer)Tony Guarascio(Chief Operating Officer)
Collins Aerospace designs and delivers aerospace solutions and systems across commercial, regional, business, and military aviation markets.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareCedar Rapids, US
Riverpoint Medical appears to be a medical device or healthcare-focused company with resources available for download, though the page does not provide sufficient detail about what the company specifically does or its customer base.
Advanced ManufacturingHealthtechMedical DevicesPortland, US
SPA is a systems engineering and analytics firm that provides data-driven insights and defensible strategies for national security missions.
Data & InfrastructureDefense TechGovTech
Dr. William L. VantineBenjamin J. RamundoRich Sawchak(CEO)in
BoardDavid C. WodlingerAdmiral Cecil D. HaneyGeneral Ronald E. Keys
Stellant Systems manufactures RF power amplification and spectrum products for space, defense, medical, scientific, and industrial applications serving both domestic and international markets.
Defense TechHardwareSpace TechWilliamsport, US
Tex Tech Industries develops and supplies high-performance materials for diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, protective apparel, and filtration.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechNew Materials
TRP Infrastructure Services provides traffic safety services and solutions for creating safer work zones, roadways, and public spaces across the southeast and south-central United States.
Construction TechLogistics & Supply Chain
Rod Pekurney(Founder & Board Member)in
Tyto Athene delivers data-driven technology solutions and network infrastructure services to government, defense, intelligence, and space agencies.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDefense TechGovTechReston, US
Andrew L. Boyd(Chief Executive Officer)inJohn Coleman(Chief Operations Officer)inPeter O'Donoghue(Chief Technology Officer)in
Verus Aerospace manufactures highly engineered structural components for aircraft and defense platforms, including canopies, bulkheads, engine mounts, and machined parts for commercial, general aviation, and defense customers.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareWichita, US
Zemax (Ansys Zemax) provides physics-based optical simulation and design software used by engineers to model, analyze, and optimize optical systems such as lens assemblies before prototyping.
Deep TechHardwareSaaS
Co-investorsStellus Capital Management
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioQuantumspatialacq. by NV5
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesEptec · fortune.com · Mar 24, 2026
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 3
as of Dec 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Capital Partners VII, L.P.LPs: New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association, Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association | 2025 | — | — | 0.00x | 0.00x |
| Arlington Capital Partners VI, L.P.LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, Moody Foundation | 2023 | — | — | 1.15x | 0.05x |
| Arlington Capital Partners IILPs: New York City Police Pension Fund, New York City Fire Department Pension Fund, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | 2005 | — | 11.3% | 1.77x | 1.77x |
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 Arlington Capital Partners made?
- Arlington Capital Partners has 41 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Arlington Capital Partners invest at?
- Arlington Capital Partners invests at the Series A stage.
- What sectors does Arlington Capital Partners focus on?
- Arlington Capital Partners focuses on Defense Tech, GovTech, Medical Devices.
- Where is Arlington Capital Partners located?
- Arlington Capital Partners is headquartered in Bethesda, US.
- Does Arlington Capital Partners lead rounds?
- Yes, Arlington Capital Partners leads investment rounds.
- Who does Arlington Capital Partners co-invest with?
- Arlington Capital Partners most often shares deals with JMI Equity, Michigan Capital Network, Schooner Capital, among 11 tracked co-investors.
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