Frontgrade Technologies Acquires Aethercomm
August 7, 2023
Frontgrade Technologies, a portfolio company of Veritas Capital, has completed the acquisition of Aethercomm, a designer and manufacturer of high-power RF solid state power amplifiers and RF switches. Aethercomm will operate as a division rebranded Frontgrade Aethercomm, with founder Todd Thornton and the management team remaining and Thornton serving as General Manager; the deal expands Frontgrade's RF and antenna capabilities for aerospace and defense customers.
- Buyers
- Frontgrade Technologies, Veritas Capital
- Targets
- Aethercomm
- Platforms
- Frontgrade Technologies
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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