AE Industrial Partners has closed a single-asset continuation vehicle of approximately $850 million to recapitalise Blue Raven, its defence distribution business. Lexington Partners led the investment, with Blue Raven’s management and existing shareholders rolling over significant proceeds into the new structure. The deal enables AE Industrial to maintain its investment in a company it first backed in 2019, while attracting fresh capital to support the next phase of growth. The firm plans to use the funds for organic growth and potential acquisitions.
Jon Nemo, Managing Partner at AE Industrial Partners, stated that Blue Raven has demonstrated impressive scale, diversification, and organic growth. He added that the continuation vehicle will provide additional capital to accelerate growth through organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions, while strengthening the value proposition for customers and OEM partners.
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