Aerospace, Defense Government & Security

Our Aerospace, Defense, Government, and Security Team has over 150 years of collective industry experience; giving our clients the requisite confidence to pursue creative solutions that maximize shareholder value over the long-term.

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At a Glance

Capstone Partners’ Aerospace, Defense, Government and Security (ADGS) Team provides M&A, capital formation, and financial advisory services to the owners of middle market businesses serving the Aerospace, Defense, Government, and Security industries. The ADGS Group prides itself on having industry specialists who understand commercial aerospace and aviation, C4ISR, air / land / sea / space /unmanned systems, government services, and physical / cybersecurity. Our team is experienced in translating government contracting to capital providers, and we partner with investors and large-to-small cap companies to optimize value in a competitive market.

Read our annual report:Aerospace & Defense M&A

2023 Aerospace, Defense, Government & Security M&A Update

This report combines discussion on the current environment with a review of last year including Merger & Acquisition (M&A) activity, highlighting how strength in technology and defense offset commercial aerospace weakness.

Areas of Focus

Aerospace

  • Advanced Materials
  • Aerostructures & Engines
  • Air Transportation
  • Avionics
  • Ground Operations
  • MRO & Support Services
  • Space & Satellite
  • Specialty Component Manufacturing
  • Training, Modeling & Simulation

Defense

  • C4ISR & Net-Centric Systems
  • Air, Land, Sea & Space Systems
  • Missiles, Missile Defense & Munitions
  • Unmanned Autonomous Systems & Robotics
  •  Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
  • Cyber Warfare
  • Electronics & Sensors (Electronic Warfare/Signals, Radar, EO/IR, Acoustics)
  • Systems Engineering & Integration
  • Test & Evaluation
  • Logistics Management/Transportation
  • Training & Simulation

Government

  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare IT
  • Government Services
  • Intelligence & Homeland Security
  • Advanced Research & Development
  • Software & Cloud Computing
  • Data Analytics
  • Technical & Support Services
  • Logistics & Support Services
  • Training & Simulation

Security

  • Cybersecurity
  • Data and Network Protection
  • Software as a Service (“SaaS”) and On Premise
  • Managed Services
  • Professional Services
  • Compliance and Risk Management
  • Physical Security
  • Access Control
  • Alarm Monitoring
  • Video Surveillance
  • Guards

Recent Transactions

Senior Team Leaders

What our clients have to say:

The Capstone deal team, led by Tess Oxenstierna, drove the M&A process with finessed negotiation skill and a determined focus to find the right strategic partner. Capstone’s knowledge of the Military Space sector coupled with government contracting expertise delivered an outstanding result.

Mark Stafford President & CEO, Delta Solutions & Strategies

Through Capstone we found an acquisition partner in Madison who aligns with SimX’s mission to save lives by making healthcare simulation training cheaper, easier, and more realistic. We’re excited about the future we’re building together with our new partner.

Dr. Ryan Ribeira Founder & CEO, SimX

I cannot say enough about the value of our relationship with Capstone. They helped us monetize the most valuable portion of our organization and we look forward to working with them again in the not-too-distant future.

Stu Segall President, Strategic Operations

Capstone had an excellent sense for the types of acquirers that suited our unique needs. Dominus was one of several highly qualified potential partners identified by Capstone and they did a fantastic job helping us determine the best fit.

Steve Johnson CEO, Safe Haven Defense

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Want to learn more about the services we provide for owners, investors, and creditors of middle market companies? Reach out to us today!