Investment Summary

Enlightenment Capital Invests In The Diplomat Group

On December 4, 2014, private equity firm Enlightenment Capital invested in transportation company The Diplomat Group

Investment Highlights
  • This is Enlightenment Capital’s 2nd transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Enlightenment Capital’s 8th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Enlightenment Capital’s 1st transaction in Maryland.

Investment Summary
Date 2014-12-04
Target The Diplomat Group
Sector Transportation
Investor(s) Enlightenment Capital
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

The Diplomat Group

Annapolis, Maryland, United States
The Diplomat Group is a provider of passenger and cargo aircraft charter services to the private, commercial, and government sectors. The Diplomat Group was founded in 1981 and is based in Annapolis, Maryland.

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Investor(S) 1

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 8 of 33
Sector (Transportation) 2 of 2
Type (Growth Capital) 5 of 20
State (Maryland) 1 of 5
Country (United States) 8 of 33
Year (2014) 5 of 5
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