Sandel Avionics Inc.
Sandel Avionics, Inc. (“Sandel”) is a leading avionics provider that develops and manufactures terrain awareness and other navigation tools for helicopters and light aircraft. The founder sought help in securing growth capital for the development of a ground-breaking integrated cockpit solution he had long been contemplating.
RA Capital approached a number of financing sources including both strategic and private equity companies to partner with Sandel. RA Capital sought a partner that would support the development process and share in the overall vision of the Company.
Vintage Fund Management, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles, emerged as an ideal partner for Sandel. Vintage had previously invested in a handful of similar aviation companies and was pleased with the opportunity to support Sandel’s development efforts.

- Industry: Aviation
- Deal Type: Financing
- Location: San Diego, CA