AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AE Industrial” or the “Firm”), a private investment firm focused on technologies and services considered critical to national and economic security, today announced the promotions of Chris Aguemon and Bill Strobel to Principal. Based in the Firm’s Washington, D.C. office, they focus on investments across the national security sector.

“Chris and Bill bring a valuable combination of investment judgment, technical knowledge, and firsthand military experience to our national security practice,” said David Rowe, Co-CEO & Managing Partner at AE Industrial. “Their perspective has been instrumental in how we evaluate opportunities and support the companies developing technologies critical to national security.”

Chris Aguemon joined AE Industrial in 2025 as a Vice President. He serves on the Board of Directors of AE Industrial portfolio company Attilius Technologies. A United States Army veteran, Chris served as an officer in the Army Reserve alongside his civilian career in finance, including a deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. He holds a bachelor’s degree in government from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Bill Strobel joined AE Industrial in 2025 as a Vice President. He serves on the Board of Directors of AE Industrial portfolio company CASE. A United States Navy veteran, Bill served as a Nuclear Submarine Officer for seven years before transitioning to a career in finance. He holds a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

“Chris and Bill have strengthened our reach across the national security community, brought sharper insight to our investment work, and enabled us to engage more closely with the companies we support,” added Kirk Konert, Managing Partner at AE Industrial. “These promotions recognize the leadership they provide as we identify opportunities and help our portfolio companies navigate complex, mission-driven markets.”

About AE Industrial Partners

AE Industrial Partners is a private investment firm with approximately $9.4 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2026, focused on investing in technologies and services considered critical to national & economic security. Since 2015, AE Industrial has completed more than 155 investments in market-leading companies that benefit from its deep industry knowledge, operating experience and network of relationships across the sectors where the Firm invests (national security, aerospace and industrial services). With a commitment to driving value creation in partnership with the management teams of its portfolio companies, AE Industrial invests across private equity, venture capital and aerospace leasing. AE Industrial is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL and has an office in Washington, D.C. Learn more at www.aeroequity.com.

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