Capitol Meridian Partners, a defense investment firm established by former Carlyle Group executives, is ramping up efforts to capitalize on private equity's increasing influence in advancing U.S. defense technologies. 

The firm recently brought on Michael Puopolo, with experience at Blackstone and Carlyle’s aerospace and defense team, as managing director, alongside Curtis Uehlein, a former leader of multiple Carlyle-backed companies, as an operating executive. 

Having raised over $1 billion in its debut fundraising effort this year, Capitol Meridian is directing funds toward aerospace, defense, and government technology sectors. Notable projects include Parry Labs, which develops drone operating systems, and LMI, which supports the Department of Defense in transforming extensive data resources into actionable insights. 

Finsum: There is probably little doubt that a new administration will be more favourable to this type of private equity investments.