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Private equity co-investment firm managing capital for acquisitions and growth initiatives in aerospace, defense, and space sectors.
CSP Equity Partners is an investment affiliate specializing in equity investments across the aerospace, defense, and government sectors. Operating as a co-investment entity of CSP Associates, the firm builds a strategic portfolio within these critical industries, leveraging deep sector expertise to identify and support businesses delivering essential services. Its approach combines rigorous analysis with a deep understanding of market dynamics to select promising ventures.
The firm's roots are in CSP Associates, established in 1983 by Brad M. Meslin and Peter Malone. Their foundational insight recognized the need for specialized strategic and transaction advisory services within the complex aerospace, defense, and government landscapes. This dedicated sector focus ultimately led to the Equity Partners division, facilitating direct investment in promising ventures and expanding their engagement model.
CSP Equity Partners supports companies across the aerospace, defense, and government domains, providing capital and strategic guidance. The firm’s long-term vision is to advance and stabilize these critical national security and technological sectors through judicious investment and partnership, empowering portfolio companies to achieve sustained success and market leadership.
CSP Equity Partners has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $75.0M Series C in Shift5 in September 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2025 | Shift5 | $75.0M Series C | Hedosophia | 645 Ventures, Insight Partners, Lerer Hippeau, Aaron Peterman, Natasha Ahmed, Nick Sinai, AE Industrial Partners, David Forbes, Center15 Capital, Disruptive, Thomas Smith, Guy Filippelli |