Velocity One

What Velocity One does

Velocity One is a privately held U.S. aerospace and defense platform formed in late 2024 and backed by Charlesbank Capital Partners. The company operates as a holding entity that acquires and wholly owns specialized mission-critical component manufacturers serving commercial aerospace, U.S. and allied defense programs, space, and select industrial end-markets. Velocity One is incorporated in Delaware, headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, and runs a portfolio of five operating subsidiaries with manufacturing locations in Hoboken, Stow (Ohio), Rockford (Illinois), Fairfield (New Jersey), Budd Lake (New Jersey), Concord (California), and Tinley Park (Illinois).

The portfolio combines complementary engineered-systems capabilities rather than a single product line. EMCORE Corporation provides inertial navigation products built on Photonic Integrated Chip (PIC), Quartz MEMS, and Lithium Niobate chip-level technology. Cartridge Actuated Devices is a 50-year veteran supplier of energetic devices. Aerosphere Power & Navigation delivers rugged, high-efficiency power electronics for flight, defense, ground vehicles, and UAV applications. Kaney Aerospace, headquartered in Rockford with 110+ employees and FAA Part 145 and EASA-certified repair stations, specializes in electromechanical actuation, motion control, and advanced power solutions, including exposure to Advanced Air Mobility and medical-device customers. Falls Filtration Technologies, the most recent acquisition, manufactures air, fuel, oil separation, and hydraulic filtration products for aircraft, ground vehicles, marine, power generation, and rail. EMCORE facilities additionally maintain ISO 9001 and AS9100 aerospace quality certifications, which together with the FAA/EASA repair station status form the regulatory backbone of the platform's supplier qualifications.

Velocity One's business model is a B2B enterprise hardware-sales model: revenue is generated through direct sales to aerospace and defense OEMs, defense contractors, and government agencies, with aftermarket service revenue from certified repair stations. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated contractually on a per-program basis. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales targeting defense primes, commercial aviation platforms, and aftermarkets, with distribution supplemented by participation in industry events and earned media through press releases. Investment criteria articulated by the company—middle-market take-privates, non-core divestitures, and founder-led partnerships at up to $30M EBITDA—indicate an active, programmatic acquisition strategy rather than organic-only growth.

Name

Velocity One

Legal name

Velocity One

Website

https://velocity-one.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Velocity One is a privately held, Charlesbank-backed aerospace and defense holding company that acquires and operates specialized manufacturers of mission-critical components—including inertial navigation, filtration, electromechanical actuation, power electronics, and energetic devices—for commercial aviation, defense, and space customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace and Defense Component Manufacturing

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724)

akta.pro primary industry

Rocket Motors, Propellants & Warhead Integration (IMABAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rocket Engines (Liquid) (IMABADAE)

Keywords

• Aerospace components
• Defense manufacturing
• Inertial navigation systems
• Filtration systems
• Electromechanical actuation

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aerospace and Defense Component Sales: Velocity One generates revenue through the sale of specialized mission-critical components and systems to aerospace and defense customers through its portfolio companies. Revenue comes from manufacturing and selling filtration products, navigation systems, actuation components, power electronics, and energetic devices to commercial aerospace and defense contractors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Velocity One is an aerospace and defense holding company that acquires and operates specialized manufacturers producing mission-critical components, including air and liquid filtration systems, inertial navigation systems, electromechanical actuation and motion control products, rugged power electronics, and energetic devices. The company serves commercial aerospace, defense, and industrial customers through its portfolio of wholly-owned subsidiaries, supplying components that are integrated into aircraft, ground vehicles, marine vessels, power generation systems, and defense platforms worldwide.

Product overview

Velocity One is an aerospace and defense platform that operates as a holding company uniting specialized companies in power systems, navigation, and precision-engineered components. The portfolio consists of five acquired companies: Cartridge Actuated Devices (energetic devices), EMCORE Corporation (inertial navigation systems), Aerosphere Power & Navigation (aircraft power electronics), Kaney Aerospace (electromechanical actuation and motion control), and Falls Filtration Technologies (filtration systems). Each company operates as a separate subsidiary with deep technical expertise in mission-critical systems for commercial aviation and national security needs.

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Products and services

• Cartridge Actuated Devices, Inc. (CAD) A 50-year veteran designer and manufacturer of precision energetic devices and components for aerospace and defense applications, built for reliability and performance.
• EMCORE Corporation Leading provider of advanced optical and inertial navigation systems for aerospace and defense markets, leveraging Photonic Integrated Chip (PIC), Quartz MEMS, and Lithium Niobate chip-level technology for navigation, sensing, and guidance applications.
• Aerosphere Power & Navigation Manufacturer of rugged, high-efficiency power electronics and power system solutions for commercial and military aerospace, military ground vehicles, and UAV applications.
• Kaney Aerospace Specialist in electromechanical actuation, motion control, and advanced power solutions for aerospace and medical applications, providing autopilot actuation systems, advanced electrical controls, and system integration and test services. Operates FAA Part 145 and EASA-certified repair stations for commercial, defense, Advanced Air Mobility, and autonomous vehicle platforms.
• Falls Filtration Technologies Manufacturer specializing in the design and production of air and liquid filtration products including air, fuel, oil separation, and hydraulic filters for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications including aircraft, ground vehicles, marine, power generation, and rail.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Falls Filtration TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2026Velocity One acquired Falls Filtration Technologies, a manufacturer of air and liquid filtration products for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Falls Filtration designs and manufactures air, fuel, oil separation, and hydraulic filters for aircraft, ground vehicles, marine, and power generation.
• Kaney AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2026Velocity One completed acquisition of Kaney Aerospace, a specialist in electromechanical actuation, motion control, and advanced power solutions. Kaney Aerospace operates FAA Part 145 and EASA-certified repair stations and serves commercial, defense, and Advanced Air Mobility platforms.
• EMCORE CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2024Velocity One signed merger agreement with EMCORE Corporation (Nasdaq: EMKR), a provider of inertial navigation solutions. EMCORE became a wholly owned subsidiary of Velocity One. EMCORE brings photonic integrated chip, quartz MEMS, and lithium niobate technology for navigation applications.
• Cartridge Actuated DevicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCartridge Actuated Devices (CAD) is a 50-year veteran designer and manufacturer of energetic devices operating as part of Velocity One's portfolio.
• Aerosphere Power & NavigationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerosphere Power is a manufacturer of power system solutions for commercial and military aerospace, military ground vehicles, and UAV applications, operating as part of Velocity One's portfolio.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HEICO Corporation: HEICO is a NYSE-listed specialty aerospace and defense components manufacturer known for its FAA-PMA parts and mission-critical components business. Closely comparable to Velocity One given shared mission-critical A&D components focus and PE-style add-on acquisition strategy.
• Ducommun Incorporated: Ducommun is a provider of engineered products for aerospace and defense applications, including electronics, structures, and components. Comparable to Velocity One's diversified component platform serving defense and commercial aerospace.
• Moog Inc. Moog designs and manufactures precision motion control systems for aerospace and defense. Directly comparable to Velocity One's Kaney Aerospace subsidiary, which specializes in electromechanical actuation and motion control for aerospace applications.
• Mercury Systems: Mercury Systems specializes in mission-critical processing subsystems for aerospace and defense applications, including inertial navigation and avionics. Highly comparable to Velocity One's EMCORE inertial navigation subsidiary.
• Curtiss-Wright Corporation: Curtiss-Wright is a publicly-traded provider of highly engineered, mission-critical products for defense, commercial aerospace, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to Velocity One's portfolio of specialty A&D components.
• Kaman Aerospace: Kaman designs and manufactures aerospace components and systems including aerostructures, bearings, and actuation products. Comparable to Velocity One's actuation and A&D component portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Aerospace: Honeywell Aerospace is a tier-1 OEM supplier offering avionics, propulsion, and actuation systems. Overlaps with Velocity One's portfolio in navigation (EMCORE), actuation (Kaney), power electronics (Aerosphere), and energetic devices (CAD) as part of a much broader offering.
• TransDigm Group: TransDigm is a large-cap specialty A&D components manufacturer known for proprietary, sole-source content. Comparable to Velocity One's portfolio model of sole-source mission-critical components across diverse aerospace platforms, though at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/velocity-one-holdings

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

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