Enlightenment Capital
Private equity6 people tracked
Investment thesis
Enlightenment Capital is an investment firm focused on middle-market companies in the aerospace, defense, government, and technology (ADG&T) sector, making both control and minority equity investments. Based in the Washington, DC area, it backs businesses in areas such as national security, cyber and data solutions, critical infrastructure, and space systems.
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from the firm's websiteFrequently asked questions
- What sectors does Enlightenment Capital focus on?
- Enlightenment Capital focuses on Cybersecurity, Defense Tech, GovTech, Space Tech.
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