ENLIGHTENMENT CAPITAL
ENLIGHTENMENT CAPITAL is a Seed, Series B, Series C+, buyout, debt and other fund in the US and China writing $100K–$5M checks into aerospace, defense, government and technology.
- Stages
- Seed, Series B, Series C+, buyout, debt, other
- Sectors
- aerospace, defense, government, technology
- Check size
- $100K–$5M
- Invests in
- US-wide, China
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2012
- Assets under management
- $2.3B+
- Website
- enlightenment-cap.com
Thesis
Enlightenment Capital is a private investment firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Specializing in the Aerospace, Defense, Government, and Technology (ADG&T) sectors, the firm provides flexible capital solutions and strategic support to middle-market businesses. Their investment strategy focuses on control and strategic, non-control investments, partnering with management teams to foster growth through organic expansion and acquisitions. They aim to limit downside risk while preserving upside potential, often investing in companies with minimal senior debt. The firm primarily operates within the United States, with some investments in China. As of November 2024, their latest fund, Enlightenment Capital Solutions Fund V, L.P., closed with $825 million in commitments, bringing their total AUM to over $2.3 billion. They typically invest between $100,000 and $5,000,000, with a sweet spot around $1,500,000.
Common questions
Does ENLIGHTENMENT CAPITAL invest at the Seed stage?
Yes. ENLIGHTENMENT CAPITAL lists Seed, Series B, Series C+, buyout, debt and other among the stages it invests in.
What check size does ENLIGHTENMENT CAPITAL write?
ENLIGHTENMENT CAPITAL writes $100K–$5M checks.
Where does ENLIGHTENMENT CAPITAL invest?
ENLIGHTENMENT CAPITAL invests in the US and China.