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Acorn Capital Management acquires Pan Am Flight Academy to enhance training capabilities

Feb 26, 202510 months ago

Acquiring Company

Acorn Capital Management

Acquired Company

Pan Am Flight Academy

Oklahoma CityMiamiVenture CapitalAirlines and Aviation

Description

Acorn Capital Management, a private equity firm specializing in Aerospace, Defense, Intelligence, and Space, has announced its acquisition of Pan Am Flight Academy, LLC. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Pan Am's training capabilities and support its growth plans by providing financial, strategic, and human capital through the partnership with Acorn.

Company Information

Company

Acorn Capital Management

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

About

Acorn Growth Companies is a middle market private equity firm focused exclusively on aerospace, defense and intelligence. Acorn invests solely in operating companies that strive to enhance global mobility, protect national interests, and develop next-generation intelligence gathering technology. Acorn has a formidable reputation in the industry and is recognized for its deep understanding of the aerospace and defense markets. Few other private equity buyers enjoy the same level of knowledge, relationships and reputation within the AD&I sector. With its operational expertise and ability to lead and manage investments through variable economic and industry cycles, Acorn works in tandem with management to build its portfolio companies into significant market leaders.

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