Aerospace

Military, Aerospace and Reshoring Fuel Middle Market M&A and Capital-Raising

Rising geopolitical tensions, tariffs and supply chain shifts are driving LPs and GPs to double down on aerospace, defense and domestic manufacturing.

May 14, 2026

Aerospace

SpaceX IPO, Artemis II Mission Will Drive Mid-Market Aerospace Deals

SpaceX IPO and Artemis II fuel aerospace momentum, boosting middle-market M&A and investor appetite.

April 9, 2026

Aerospace

The Drone Conundrum: Sector Soars, But PE Stays Grounded

The drone market is soaring. So why has private equity yet to jump in?

June 2, 2025

Cybersecurity

DOGE Cuts Freeze Once-Hot Govt. Services Sector For PE

Once considered a stable and predictable market, government contracting is now seen as fraught with risk, causing M&A activity to grind to a halt.

April 3, 2025

Aerospace

AE Industrial-Backed ATC Group Acquires Aero Controls

ACI operates across three locations and has served the commercial aviation industry for more than 40 years.

June 4, 2026

Private Equity

Verix Equity Partners Launches National Security-Focused PE Firm

Verix intends to partner with founder-owned businesses that possess strong technical capabilities, established customer relationships, and mission-critical offerings.

June 3, 2026

Aerospace

Report: Musk’s SpaceX Targets $75B IPO at $1.75T Valuation

The IPO is anticipated to be structured as an all-primary offering, meaning all proceeds would go directly to the company.

June 2, 2026

Aerospace

Castlelake Reportedly Considers Takeover of easyJet

The airline characterized the timing of the potential interest as "highly opportunistic" given recent weakness in its share price.

June 1, 2026

Aerospace

Carlyle Launches Mid-Market Aerospace, Defense and Industrials Investment Unit

The initiative will be led by Aaron Hurwitz, who oversees Carlyle’s defense investments, and Wes Bieligk, a partner on the firm’s industrials team.