Founded in 2012, Enlightenment Capital is a Washington, DC area based private investment firm that provides senior debt, mezzanine debt, and minority equity to small and mid-sized companies in the Aerospace, Defense & Government (ADG) sector. The firm partners with management teams, equity sponsors, and those businesses that provide vital services, protect critical infrastructure, innovate aerospace solutions, and safeguard national security. Enlightenment Capital seeks to invest between $1 million and $10 million per deal. February 2014, Enlightenment Capital announced the final closing of its first fundraising process with $80 million in assets under management.