Enlightenment Capital
Overview
Enlightenment Capital is a private investment firm based in the Washington, DC area that focuses on the Aerospace, Defense, Government & Technology (ADG&T) sector. The firm makes both control and strategic, non-control investments in middle-market companies, employing a strategy that combines features of private equity and private debt. It aims to partner with businesses that have strong growth potential and are operating in markets experiencing significant change.
Portfolio Companies
17
Website
enlightenment-cap.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forterra | Nov 2025 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Alauda | May 2018 | Strategic | Co-investor |
| Oros Apparel | Apr 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Solarcore | Apr 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
| OROS Labs | Apr 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
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Key People
Thomas Young
Partner
Midhat Pawlak
Head Of Operations And Investor Relations
Evan McMullin
Principal
Robert Harper
Principal
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Enlightenment Capital based?
Enlightenment Capital is headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States.
When was Enlightenment Capital founded?
Founding year information for Enlightenment Capital is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Enlightenment Capital have?
Enlightenment Capital has 17 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Enlightenment Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Forterra, Alauda, Oros Apparel, Solarcore, OROS Labs.
What was Enlightenment Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Enlightenment Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Forterra in 2025.
What sectors does Enlightenment Capital focus on?
Enlightenment Capital focuses on Cybersecurity, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Enlightenment Capital focus on?
Enlightenment Capital typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Enlightenment Capital's AUM?
Enlightenment Capital's assets under management are estimated between $2.3B and $2.3B.