Arlington Capital Partners

Arlington Capital Partners is a Washington, D.C.-based private equity firm with over $14 billion of committed capital, specializing in investments across industries that serve or are regulated by the U.S. government. Founded and headquartered in the nation's capital, the firm has completed approximately 200 total transactions and maintains a portfolio of around 25 active companies, with more than $8 billion in total capital invested to date. Arlington Capital focuses on four core sectors: Aerospace & Defense, Government Services & Technology, Healthcare, and Business Services & Software. The firm targets middle-market companies that operate in government-adjacent or government-regulated environments, leveraging deep sector expertise and an extensive network to drive operational growth and strategic acquisitions within its portfolio companies. In the Aerospace & Defense sector, Arlington Capital has backed manufacturers of complex aerostructure components, defense systems, and specialty materials, including companies such as Verus Aerospace, Stellant Systems, Forged Solutions Group, and Tex-Tech Industries. Its Government Services & Technology portfolio has included geospatial analytics providers, infrastructure services firms, and national security-focused technology companies. In Healthcare, the firm has invested in contract manufacturing organizations such as Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, medical device manufacturers like TEAM Technologies, and life sciences service providers including AVS Bio and CBSET. Arlington Capital's Business Services & Software investments have spanned interactive marketing services, outsourced technology solutions, environmental consulting, and software platforms. The firm actively supports its portfolio companies through add-on acquisitions, executive leadership appointments, and capability expansions, enabling platform businesses to scale rapidly within their respective markets. Notable exits include the sale of Stellant Systems to TransDigm Group for $960 million, Quantum Spatial to NV5 Global for $303 million, Zemax to EQT, and Tex-Tech Industries to Michelin. Arlington Capital raises capital through institutionally backed funds and has successfully closed multiple oversubscribed fund vehicles throughout its history.