ACORN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ACORN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US and global writing $30M–$200M checks into aerospace, defense, space, intelligence, maritime-defense and business-services.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- aerospace, defense, space, intelligence, maritime-defense, business-services
- Check size
- $30M–$200M
- Invests in
- US-wide, global
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2005
- Assets under management
- $893M
- Website
- acorncapitalmanagement.com
Thesis
Acorn Capital Management is a middle-market private equity firm specializing in the aerospace, defense, space, and intelligence sectors. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK, with offices in Washington D.C. and London, the firm targets operating companies that enhance global mobility and protect national interests. Their investment strategy focuses on acquiring resilient companies with potential for margin improvement and value creation, typically investing between $30 million and $200 million. Acorn Capital Management leverages deep sector expertise and proprietary access to identify opportunities, working closely with management teams to build market leaders. They also offer tailored financing solutions through their private credit fund, AltAero Aviation Finance. As of December 31, 2025, the firm managed approximately $893 million in AUM and had made 31 investments.
Common questions
Does ACORN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. ACORN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does ACORN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT write?
ACORN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT writes $30M–$200M checks.
Where does ACORN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT invest?
ACORN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT invests in the US and global.