Investment Summary

Enlightenment Capital Invests In Gleason Research Associates

On December 22, 2015, private equity firm Enlightenment Capital invested in business services company Gleason Research Associates

Investment Highlights
  • This is Enlightenment Capital’s 1st transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Enlightenment Capital’s 10th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Enlightenment Capital’s 1st transaction in Alabama.

Investment Summary
Date 2015-12-22
Target Gleason Research Associates
Sector Business Services
Investor(s) Enlightenment Capital
Deal Type Growth Capital

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Gleason Research Associates

Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Gleason Research Associates is a provider of consulting services to the department of defense, department. Gleason Research Associates was founded in 1982 and is based in Huntsville, Alabama.

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Investor

Enlightenment Capital

Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2012
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Enlightenment Capital is a private investment firm that provides flexible capital solutions and strategic support to middle-market businesses in the Aerospace, Defense, Government & Technology (ADG&T) sector. The firm invests in equity (minority and control), senior debt, and mezzanine debt. Enlightenment Capital was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 33
Sector (Business Services) 1 of 3
Type (Growth Capital) 6 of 20
State (Alabama) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 10 of 33
Year (2015) 2 of 2
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