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Enlightenment Capital

Private investment firm focused on aerospace, defense, government and technology.

Enlightenment Capital is a private investment firm founded in 2012 based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The firm makes control and strategic non-control investments in middle-market companies in the Aerospace, Defense, Government & Technology (ADG&T) sector. It closed Fund V at $825 million in 2024 and manages over $2.3 billion.

Overview

Firm
Enlightenment Capital
Headquarters
Chevy Chase, MD
Founded
2012
AUM
$2.3B
Avg. check
$5M–$25M
Stages
Growth, Buyout
Thesis
Middle-market companies in aerospace, defense, government, and technology that protect critical infrastructure and safeguard national security.

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What is Enlightenment Capital?
Middle-market companies in aerospace, defense, government, and technology that protect critical infrastructure and safeguard national security.
How much does Enlightenment Capital manage?
Enlightenment Capital manages $2.3B in assets, and was founded in 2012.
What stages does Enlightenment Capital invest at?
Enlightenment Capital invests at Growth, Buyout, with typical checks of $5M–$25M.

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    Closed oversubscribed Fund V at $825 million; manages over $2.3 billion

    BusinessWire: Enlightenment Capital Closes Oversubscribed Fund V at $825 Million
    Reported2024-11-15