ATL Partners

ATL Partners is a New York-based private equity firm that specializes in making control investments within the aerospace, national security, and transportation & logistics sectors. The firm employs a thematic investing approach, focusing on subsectors that present attractive platform opportunities and benefit from long-term secular growth trends. They actively partner with experienced management teams to drive value creation and foster growth within their portfolio companies, leveraging their deep industry expertise, intellectual capital, and extensive network of resources.

The firm was founded in 2014, with its first fund launched in 2015. Prior to establishing ATL Partners, the senior investment professionals were part of the industrial services team at MidOcean Partners. ATL Partners emphasizes a collaborative approach, valuing teamwork and personal development, and operates with principles of creativity, hard work, and integrity. They are committed to being a trusted fiduciary for their limited partners' capital and actively incorporate ESG considerations into their investment process, from screening opportunities to portfolio management and exit strategies.

ATL Partners has a track record of strategic acquisitions and investments aimed at building market leaders. Notable recent activities include Aero Accessories acquiring New Generation Aerospace and Tri-County Aerospace in April 2026, and Trident Solutions acquiring Ibeos in March 2026 to expand its space technology portfolio. In January 2026, ATL Partners acquired SkyMark Companies and Rampmaster to create a leading specialty vehicle equipment platform serving aviation and transportation markets. Other past investments include Arrive Logistics and GEOST. The firm focuses on enhancing new business development, driving operational best practices, investing in research & development, and executing strategic acquisitions to grow and scale businesses.

The ATL team comprises investment professionals and operating executives with decades of combined experience in their target sectors. Key team members include Founder and Managing Member Frank V. Nash, Senior Partner Caleb Clark, and Chief Operating Officer Lauren DiBartolomeo. The firm's professionals are adept at proactively sourcing opportunities, conducting thorough due diligence, and executing transactions efficiently, all while leveraging their extensive networks within the aerospace, transportation, and logistics industries.