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A Purpose-built Platform for the
NextGen Battlespace
"We will bring like technologies together for scale and answer the call of modern-day requirements with rapid and reliable solutions."
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Target Profiles Considered:​
  • Revenue ~$10M to $200M
    • Ideally, with repeat contracts and/or recurring revenue on multiple programs within the U.S. DoD/DoW​
  • EBITDA up to $40M​
    • Demonstrated ability to achieve profitability year over year​
  • Desired Sectors - ​
    • Autonomous systems​
    • Space launch
    • Hypersonic propulsion
    • Missile procurement, modernization, and/or sustainment
    • Communications
    • Satellite operations
    • 5th/6th Generation air assets
  • Key Capabilities - ​
    • Advanced sensors​
      • Detect/Track/Transfer​
    • Data fusion and distribution
    • Modeling and simulation
    • Live Virtual Constructive
    • Test, measurement, inspection, and compliance
    • "Golden Dome" inclusion

Acquisition Criteria

Key Characteristics:​
  • Proprietary IP or rugged "Know How"
  • Embedded customer relationships
  • Mission-critical solutions
  • Critical supplier to industry leaders
  • Reliable employee base
Location:​
  • North America
  • Western Europe
  • Australia

Get to Know Us

The                             platform is backed by Day 1 committed capital from
L Squared, a leading investor in growth companies with over
$5.2 Billion assets under management. 

Our Buy-and-Build track record includes names such as:  
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Meet the Team

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Managing Partner

Sean Barrette

Sean Barrette is a Managing Partner at

L Squared Capital Partners and was actively engaged in the formation of the firm. In his 20+ years as an investor, Sean has built multiple strategic platforms utilizing a "buy-and-build" strategy, including Raptor Scientific, Crane1, Elevated, Netrio and Cognesense. 

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Operating Executive

Philip Gunn

Philip Gunn is an Operating Executive at L Squared Capital Partners. Philip most recently led business development efforts in both strategic partnerships and M&A as a Vice President at Raptor Scientific - L Squared's previous A&D platform. He has spent 20+ years across front-end business, corporate development, and military functions.

PGunn@LSquaredCap.com
(912) 771-6306
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Partner

Tyler Huez

Tyler Huez is a Partner at L Squared Capital Partners. Tyler has 10+ years of investing experience at L Squared, with multiple successful investments in industrials and industrial services, including "buy-and-builds" such as Raptor Scientific, BTX Precision, Cognesense, Elevated, Crane1 and GWS Tool Group.

THuez@LSquaredCap.com
(314) 520-3936
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Senior Associate

Grant Brown

Grant Brown is a Senior Associate at L Squared Capital Partners. Prior to joining L Squared Capital Partners, Grant worked as a private equity Associate at Searchlight Capital Partners in the firm’s NYC office, where he focused on the telecom and media sectors. 

GBrown@LSquaredCap.com
(949) 533-8055

L Squared Capital
2700 West Coast Hwy, Suite 250
Newport Beach, CA 92663

(949) 398-0168

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