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1. Patented HVAC Technology Serving Hyperscale Data Centers
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📝 Deal Overview
Why this deal: Industrial tech platform with proprietary, U.S.-manufactured cooling systems already deployed across hyperscale data centers.
2025E Revenue: ~$24,000,000
2025E EBITDA: ~$4,500,000
Deal Type: Family office looking to exit to redistribute capital
Headquarters: TN, United States
🔎 What They Do
Designs, manufactures, and installs proprietary cooling systems fully compatible with all major HVAC units.
100% manufactured in a U.S. facility — a differentiator amid tariff and trade headwinds.
In-house R&D and engineering team behind the patented technology.
Handles design, manufacturing, installation, and ongoing maintenance under long-term MSAs.
Revenue split: 85% hardware (~60% gross margins) / 15% services & maintenance (fast growing)
Key Verticals:
Hyperscale Clients (~85% of revenue): Direct MSAs with AWS, Meta, Microsoft, and other Tier-1 data center operators.
OEM Partnerships (~15% of revenue): Strategic relationships with HVAC manufacturers like Trane, Carrier, and York.
💡 RTC Take
Strong fit for investors experienced in mission-critical infrastructure, HVAC tech, or data center energy efficiency. Value creation opportunity to drive services revenue mix.
💼 Recent Deal Comps
Acquirer | Target | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Schneider Electric | Motivair | Feb 2025 | Acquisition of liquid-cooling specialist aligned with data‐center infrastructure growth |
Munters | Geoclima | Jul 2024 | Purchase of advanced cooling tech firm |
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2. Military / Aerospace Parts Supplier and Repairer
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📝 Deal Overview
Why this deal: Aerospace parts distributor with entrenched relationships across defense OEMs and approved maintenance centers. Holds OEM approvals and global inventory supporting active programs, offering a rare entry point into the high-barrier defense supply chain.
2025E Revenue: ~$15,000,000
2025E EBITDA: ~$3,500,000
Deal Type: Holding company looking for growth investments
Headquarters: FL, United States
🔎 What They Do
Distribution (~70% of revenue): OEM-approved component supply to defense OEMs and repair depots.
Repair Management (~20%): Coordination of overhaul and modification programs for mission-critical components.
Manufacturing (~10%): Production of reverse-engineered and superseded parts for in-service aircraft.
Key Verticals:
Primary Clients: Rolls-Royce, Lockheed Martin, Boeing Defense, Leonardo Helicopters, and AMC-approved repair centers.
Geography: U.S., U.K., Italy
💡 RTC Take
Ideal fit for investors experienced in aerospace distribution, defense manufacturing, or supply-chain consolidation
💼 Recent Private Equity Deal Comps
Acquirer | Target | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Warburg Pincus / Berkshire Partners | Triumph Group, Inc. | Jul 2025 | Large-scale aerospace & defense engineered-systems supplier. |
ATL Partners | Aero Accessories & Repair (acquired AirGroup America) | Nov 2024 | MRO and component distribution platform acquisition; demonstrates active roll-up strategy in defense aftermarket. |
Audax Private Equity / FDH Aero | Unical Defense, LLC | Nov 2021 | Global aftermarket component and logistics provider for military aircraft. |
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