Crown Capital Investments Acquires Aero Mist, Inc.

Vance Street Capital Invests in Aero Group Holdings (Tempest Aero Group)

April 4, 2023

Manufacturing

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Vance Street Capital has invested in Aero Group Holdings LLC, which operates Tempest Aero Group, a Burlington, North Carolina-based portfolio of FAA-PMA brands that design and manufacture replacement components for the general aviation market. Founders Tim Henderson and Mike Allen retain meaningful ownership, and Mike Allen will continue as CEO; financial terms were not disclosed.

Crown Capital Acquires Ace-Tex Enterprises, Inc.

May 8, 2023

Manufacturing

Atlanta-based private investment firm Crown Capital (CCI) has acquired Ace-Tex Enterprises, Inc., a Detroit-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of wiping cloths and industrial wipers. The family-owned business, established in 1946 with operations in the U.S. and Canada and customers including Fortune 500 automotive firms, will join Crown’s portfolio to support growth and leverage synergies with other portfolio companies.

Juniper Networks Acquires Mist Systems

May 14, 2019

Cloud & SaaS

Juniper Networks agreed to acquire Mist Systems to add AI-driven, cloud-managed wireless LAN capabilities to its enterprise portfolio. The acquisition brings Mist's cloud-native AI engine and wireless access portfolio into Juniper to accelerate AI-for-IT operations and provide an end-to-end software-defined enterprise offering.

Pursuit Aerospace Acquires Aeromet International

August 19, 2025

Manufacturing

Pursuit Aerospace has acquired Aeromet International from Privet Capital, adding Aeromet’s light-alloy investment and sand-casting capabilities to Pursuit’s existing super-alloy investment casting platform. The deal expands Pursuit’s ability to supply a broader range of castings, forgings and machined assemblies to aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 customers.

ATL Partners Makes Majority Investment in Aero Accessories

November 3, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

ATL Partners has made a majority investment in Aero Accessories & Repair, LLC, a Miramar, Florida-based provider of aerospace component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. The founders, David and Kevin Vail, will remain significant equity holders and management will continue to run the business as ATL looks to support organic growth, geographic expansion and pursue add-on opportunities.

Tiny Capital Invests in AeroPress, Inc.

August 10, 2021

Consumer Products

Tiny Capital Ltd. made a growth investment in AeroPress, Inc., the Palo Alto maker of the AeroPress coffee brewer founded by Alan Adler. Adler remains involved and retains ownership; Tiny said the investment will support new product development and expanded marketing while keeping production and the AeroPress team in the San Francisco Bay Area.