Portfolio
Our companies strengthen the offering to customers by providing valuable reach-back capabilities to each business within the portfolio.
Acorn is a global supplier of technologies, systems, and services that support key aerospace, defense, intelligence, and space programs. Capabilities within the portfolio range from cyber security, defense electronics, engineering services, manufacturing, aircraft MRO services, distribution, logistics, and UAS/C-UAS services. We organize our companies into the following core groups: Composites, Finance, Defense Electronics, Services, Materials, Integrated Defense, Engineering and Software Solutions.
- All (including Exit)
- Aero-Structures
- Finance
- Defense
Electronics - Services
- MRO
- Integrated
Defense - Engineering
- Software
Solutions
Sentry Aerospares
Sentry Aerospares is a 24/7 globally respected supplier of aircraft spare-parts for airlines, cargo operators, leasing companies and MROs.
- Status: Current
- Fund: IV / V
Robbins-Gioia
A market leader in providing unique systems modernization and enterprise solutions focused on enhancing capabilities and improving performance and readiness for the federal government and industry.
- Status: Current
- Fund: IV
Black Sage
As a leading developer of C-UAS solutions, Black Sage identifies, classifies, tracks and defeats UAS threats for military, government, law enforcement, and civil applications. Black Sage employs a hardware-agnostic approach to integrating best-of-breed sensors with its proprietary artificial intelligence-enabled target tracking and defense automation systems to provide adapta=ble, end-to-end C-UAS systems.
- Status: Exit
- Fund: IV
DIMO Corp.
A leading value-added distributor of operationally critical parts and higher-level assemblies for power, electromechanical, life support and mission-specific aircraft systems.
- Status: Current
- Fund: IV
Berry Aviation
A trusted leader in private aviation, with a portfolio of services that includes government, private charter, scheduled and on-demand freight, component maintenance repair and overhaul, and fixed base operations. In 1987, Berry Aviation extended its aviation services by becoming a Department of Defense CARB-approved air carrier with worldwide operating authority and has provided specialty aviation services to various branches of the U.S. military and other U.S. government organizations. Berry Aviation conducts the contiguous U.S. and outside the contiguous U.S. (OCONUS) operations with a fleet of over 25 aircraft, with past and current OCONUS operations including Hawaii, Marshall Islands, Johnston Island, Afghanistan, Peru and Africa.
- Status: Current
- Fund: IV
CIS
Serves the secure communications market as a leading provider of communications and computing solutions for government and commercial customers. CIS designs and manufactures a wide range of products, which include secure telephones (under the TSG protocol), secure computers (TEMPEST), encrypted tactical communication systems, secure tele- and video-conferencing systems, and a variety of specialty systems used in secure networks. The products are a mix of those designed and manufactured in-house and Commercial-off-the-Shelf ("COTS") IT and telephony systems that are modified. Primary customers include organizations within the defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and homeland security communities whose missions depend heavily on their ability to communicate and exchange information in a secure manner and to operate in challenging physical environments.
- Status: Exit
- Fund: IV
TSS
TSS Solutions, an Acorn Growth Company, is the defense electronics leader in upgrading, reengineering, repairing and operating ground-based tactical and fixed position radar and SATCOM systems. The Company is committed to building innovative products and delivering world-class engineering and technical service to support customers’ missions globally. TSS Solutions serves the global defense, telecommunications, and commercial industries. The men and women of TSS Solutions are proud to support the United States and its allies who protect national interests and preserve freedom around the world.
- Status: Current
- Fund: IV
Raisbeck
Dedicated to improvement in performance and productivity of business and commercial aircraft through the infusion of advanced technology into in-service and new production aircraft.
- Status: Current
- Fund: IV
North Coast Composites
Manufacturer of advanced composites for the aerospace industry using state-of-the-art fabrication of resin transfer molded (RTM) and vacuum-assisted resin transfer molded (VARTM) components. Its partner company, North Coast Tool and Mold Corp., is a designer and manufacturer of quality molds and tools for the aerospace industry and provides innovative solutions including resin transfer molds, lay-up molds, compression molds and plastic injection molds.
- Status: Exit
- Fund: III
Aerospheres
Value-added distributor and supplier of chemicals, paints, adhesives, sealants, and composites in support of airline MRO operations worldwide.
- Status: Exit
- Fund: SPV2
AeroLend
Provides aircraft finance and leasing brokerage services to the general aviation and air cargo markets.
- Status: Consolidated
- Fund: SPV1
Tods Defence
Manufacture, assembly and MRO of advanced composite materials and engineering solutions for air and sea defense systems, aircraft interiors and air transport equipment. Specialties include design engineering, radomes, sonar and underwater acoustic domes, fairings, and high-temperature applications.
- Status: Current
- Fund: III
Kirkpatrick Avionics
FAA 145 avionics repair station, focusing on engineering, installation, and repair of advanced avionics systems, including glass cockpit installations, NextGen, military communications, and entertainment systems.
- Status: Consolidated (Valair)
- Fund: II
Paul Fabs
Manufacturing of complex, high precision, fabricated and machined exotic metal components and assemblies for the aerospace engine, aerostructure and nuclear power generation industries.
- Status: Exit
- Fund: III
Mission Transportation
FAA Part 135 operator providing customized aircraft charter solutions to suit any private or military requirement.
- Status: Exit
- Fund: II
Integrated Composites
Design and production of advanced composite structures for military and commercial uses, including proprietary product development. Integrated Composites is the leader in light-weight composite weapons pylons and other rotor wing savings programs.
- Status: Consolidated
- Fund: III
TESG
Provides aircraft finance and leasing to the general aviation and air charter markets.
- Status: Bolt-on
- Fund: spv1
Valair Aviation
FAA Part 145 repair station and provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul, and modification services, and full-service FBO. Certified repair center and reseller for many OEMs, including Commander, Cessna, Beechcraft, Piper, Rockwell Collins, Garmin, Raisbeck, and Blackhawk.
- Status: Exit
- Fund: II
APSE
Provider of logistics, kitting, parts and inventory management solutions for the aerospace & defense industry.
- Status: Exit
- Fund: II
Aircraft Logistics Group
Focused on providing specialty financing solutions for modified aircraft and aero-derivative assets that are otherwise difficult to finance with traditional lending partners.
- Status: Bolt-on
- Fund: spv1
Special Mission Support Group
Provides funding for special mission and government use fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
- Status: Bolt-On
- Fund: spv1
SinglePoint
The operating brand for AGC’s aircraft finance & leasing companies, which include ALG, SMSG, TESG, and AeroLend. Together, the companies work to provide creative financing solutions for older, customized, special mission, and government use aircraft.
- Status: Current
- Fund: spv1
AGC AeroComposites
Operating brand for the composites group which is comprised of entities offering composite, metallic and engineering solutions for the aerospace & defense industry.
- Status: Current
- Fund: III
Unitech Composites and Structures
Manufacture and assembly of advanced composite aerostructures with expertise in fabricating complex aircraft components using traditional and automated production processes. Unitech has content on every Boeing aircraft flying, commercial and military, and was the first US Tier II composite supplier certified for Airbus on the A350.
- Status: Current
- Fund: III
Veracity
Advanced non-destructive evaluation (NDE) inspections solutions for the power generation and aerospace & defense industries.
- Status: Exit
- Fund: I
Commuter Air Technology
Experts in aircraft modification, engineering, training, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and tactical special mission support.
- Status: Exit
- Fund: II