01 / Independent sponsor

Independent sponsor for aerospace & defense and industrial acquisitions.

Throughput Group buys certified processing shops and A&D technology companies from their founders, runs them better, and turns their approvals into the qualified path for space, hypersonics, advanced air mobility and autonomous defense programs.

Both demand engines buy the same certified processes, avionics and software. That capability sits in small, founder-owned companies whose approvals put a new entrant 3 to 5 years behind. Many owners are looking for an exit without a clear succession plan in place, the ramp strains their cash, and PE platforms are consolidating the supply base now.

02 / Investment criteria

EBITDA

$3–10M

Acquisitions

Control

Anywhere in the US

United States

We pursue control acquisitions of profitable aerospace, defense, and industrial businesses with durable customer relationships, clear competitive advantages, and significant runway for operational improvement.

03 / What we buy

1. 01

   Technology companies

   Avionics and embedded hardware, simulation and training, model-based engineering, predictive maintenance, test, certification and compliance software.

2. 02

   Processing shops

   Heat treating, NDT and CT inspection, chemical processing, coatings, space cleaning and test labs.

04 / How we partner

1. 01

   $3M to $10M EBITDA

   Profitable or near-profitable companies with clear paths to margin expansion and value creation.

2. 02

   Control Acquisitions

   We pursue majority control anywhere in the US, partnering with sellers who value continuity and long-term growth.

05 / Transaction types

We work with founders, families, and corporate sellers on a range of ownership transition scenarios.

06 / Value creation playbook

Acquire. Modernize. Reposition.

Post-close, we apply a disciplined operating playbook forged from decades of running aerospace, defense, and industrial technology businesses.

1. 01

   Acquire

   Approvals and repeat revenue at founder-company prices.

2. 02

   Modernize

   Constraint management, product operating models and one digital record per part.

   • Jobs to be Done

     We re-anchor product, sales, and service around the specific jobs customers hire the business to do. This sharpens positioning, uncovers underserved segments, and unlocks pricing power that generic feature roadmaps miss.

   • Product Operating Model

     We install a modern product operating model: empowered product teams, outcome-based roadmaps, tight discovery-to-delivery loops, and metrics that connect engineering work to customer and financial results.

   • Technology Modernization

     We modernize the technology stack (cloud infrastructure, data platforms, AI, and security) so the business can ship faster, scale reliably, and meet the compliance bar that aerospace, defense, and industrial customers require.

3. 03

   Reposition

   The approvals to qualify new work for next-generation aerospace.

07 / Managing Director

Juan D. Lopez

Managing Director

The Throughput Group

As an aerospace and defense technology operator, I have spent my career building, scaling, and modernizing mission-critical software used across aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and industrial operations. These are environments where reliability, precision, and uptime aren't optional. I know what it takes to lead teams that deliver technology trusted to keep aircraft mission-ready, production lines running, and complex systems operating safely. With Throughput Group, I am applying that hands-on aerospace and manufacturing experience to acquire and grow exceptional lower-middle-market companies that form the backbone of industrial performance. My goal is to honor the legacy of founders who built these essential businesses while bringing modern product management, AI, and cloud capabilities to ensure they thrive for decades to come.