AE Industrial Partners (AEI) is a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense, and government services, including the space sector. Founded in 1998, AEI invests in market-leading companies, providing capital and expertise to drive growth. Their portfolio includes companies involved in small satellite manufacturing, launch services, and other space-related technologies, such as York Space Systems and Firefly Aerospace. AEI partners with organizations like Space Florida to expand aerospace industries and focuses on investments across private equity, venture capital, and aerospace leasing.
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AE Industrial Partners established Redwire in 2020 to create a pure-play space company.
Redwire was formed in June 2020 following the strategic acquisition of Deep Space Systems and Adcole Space by AE Industrial Partners, LP.
AE Industrial Partners acquired Adcole Maryland Aerospace in March 2023.
AE Industrial Partners acquired Deep Space Systems in June 2023.
AE Industrial Partners acquired Adcole Maryland Aerospace and Deep Space Systems in 2020 and combined them to form Redwire.