Enlightenment Capital backs space, missile defense tech firm
With the acquisition of Beocore, Enlightenment Capital adds another company to its portfolio and this one is focused on space and missile defense.
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With the acquisition of Beocore, Enlightenment Capital adds another company to its portfolio and this one is focused on space and missile defense.
Colorado Springs-based aerospace contractor Boecore has been acquired by a Washington, D.C-based investment firm that focuses on aerospace, defense, government and technology companies.
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