Investment Summary

AE Industrial Partners Invests In United Building Solutions

On February 18, 2025, private equity firm AE Industrial Partners invested in building materials company United Building Solutions from NewSpring Capital and Crescendo Capital Partners

Investment Highlights
  • This is AE Industrial Partners’ 1st transaction in the Building Materials sector.
  • This is AE Industrial Partners’ 36th transaction in the United States.
  • This is AE Industrial Partners’ 2nd transaction in New Jersey.

Investment Summary

Date 2025-02-18
Target United Building Solutions
Sector Building Materials
Investor(s) AE Industrial Partners
Sellers(s) NewSpring Capital
Crescendo Capital Partners
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

United Building Solutions

Pennsauken, New Jersey, United States
United Building Solutions is a provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services. United Building Solutions is based in Pennsauken, New Jersey.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

AE Industrial Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 6.2B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION
AE Industrial Partners' headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida.
AE Industrial Partners' headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida.

AE Industrial Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and investing in aerospace and industrial companies. The Firm specifically looks for established, profitable companies in the aircraft propulsion (turbojet, turbofan and turboprop aircraft engines) and power generation (industrial turbines) industries, as well as the manufacture of OEM and replacement parts, and aftermarket maintenance, repair and overhaul. AE Industrial Partners was formed in 1998 and is based in Boca Raton, Florida.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 36 of 36
Sector: Building Materials M&A 1 of 1
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 3 of 3
State: New Jersey M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 36 of 36
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-01-20 Edge Autonomy

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Edge Autonomy is a provider of innovative autonomous systems, advanced optics, and resilient energy solutions to the Department of Defense, U.S. Federal Civilian Agencies, allied governments, academic institutions, and commercial entities. We believe that innovation in all forms, from all sources, and at all stages of development – creates solutions that enable mission success. Our uncrewed technologies are used in nearly 80 countries by government, commercial, and academic customers. Edge Autonomy was founded in 1998 and is based in San Luis Obispo, California.

Sell $925M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-08-07 Firefly Aerospace

Cedar Park, Texas, United States

Firefly Aerospace is providing economical launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services. Firefly's launch vehicles utilize common technologies, manufacturing infrastructure, and launch capabilities, providing LEO launch solutions for up to ten metric tons of payload at the lowest cost per kg in the small-launch class. Firefly Aerospace was founded in 2017 and is based in Cedar Park, Texas.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

NewSpring Capital

Radnor, Pennsylvania, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 3.5B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

NewSpring Capital is a private investment firm focused on growth companies in the Mid-Atlantic US. The Firm can provide both growth equity and junior capital to prospective companies. NewSpring's target investment size for both mezzanine and equity financing is $2 to $5 million, although for new ventures, the Firm can commit up to $10 million. Sectors of interest include specialty manufacturing, technology, business services, information technology, life science, healthcare services, and medical devices. NewSpring Capital was formed in 1999 and is based in Radnor, Pennsylvania with an additional office in Short Hills, New Jersey.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 88 of 92
Sector: Building Materials M&A 2 of 2
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: New Jersey M&A 9 of 9
Country: United States M&A 87 of 91
Year: 2025 M&A 2 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-02-04 BOF

Aurora, Illinois, United States

BOF is a manufacturer of customized gravity-flow merchandising solutions serving the retail industry. BOF was founded in 1953 and is based in Aurora, Illinois.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-06-03 Wealthcare Capital Management

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Wealthcare Capital Management provides wealth advisors with a straightforward solution to help clients clarify their goals and risk preferences, align their investment risk with what they value most, and avoid being misguided by the abstract and tired questionnaire-based industry approach to risk tolerance. Wealthcare Capital Management was founded in 1999 and is based in Richmond, Virginia.

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SELLER

Crescendo Capital Partners

Centennial, Colorado, United States

Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
PE ASSETS 600M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Crescendo Capital Partners is a small private equity group that invests in growing, lower middle market businesses operating in or around Colorado. Crescendo looks for businesses valued less than $50 million, and with strong management, perhaps with an owner operator looking to take the company to the 'next level'. Crescendo also likes businesses operating in fragmented markets. Sectors of interest include software, services, hardware, electronics, basic manufacturing, and medical products. Crescendo Capital is based in Centennial, Colorado.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 6
Sector: Building Materials M&A 1 of 1
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: New Jersey M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 5 of 5
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-02-11 AGS

Englewood, Colorado, United States

AGS provides building services for both new construction and aging properties, with one-stop service solutions for all repair, reconstruction, and renovation needs throughout a property’s life cycle. AGS is based in Englewood, Colorado.

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