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Thomas Young

Principal at Enlightenment Capital

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Overview 

Thomas Young is currently a Principal at Enlightenment Capital, specializing in investing in various stages and sectors including GovTech and Space. With a background that includes roles at The Carlyle Group and EY, Thomas has leveraged his experience to serve on multiple boards, such as RealmOne and Auria Space, showcasing a strong track record in strategic decision-making and leadership within the investment industry.

Work Experience 

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Enlightenment Capital

  • Principal

    2023 - Current

    Enlightenment Capital is a private investment firm that makes control and strategic, non-control investments in middle market businesses in the Aerospace, Defense, Government & Technology (ADG&T) sector. We partner with businesses that provide vital services, protect critical infrastructure, innovate cyber and data solutions, engineer aerospace and space systems, safeguard national security, and endeavor to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

  • Vice President

    2020 - 2023

  • Senior Associate

    2019 - 2020

  • Associate

    2017 - 2019

Enlightenment Capital is a private investment firm that provides creative capital solutions and support to businesses in the ADG&T sector

enlightenment-cap.com
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RealmOne

  • Board Member

    2022

    RealmOne is a provider of advanced technology services and solutions focused on cybersecurity, intelligence collection and analysis, data science and advanced analytics, and hyper-automation to support our country’s most critical national security agencies.

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Auria Space

  • Board Member

    2022

    Auria advances complex space, missile, and cyber operations with visionary solutions and software that ensure smooth and precise execution.

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Infinite ID

  • Board Member

    2021 - 2023

    Infinite ID designs advanced software and data solutions for complex scenarios where biometric identification and authentication are critical to security. Sold to First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA).

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U.Group

  • Board Member

    2018 - 2021

    U.Group provides DevSecOps, data science, and analytic solutions to Homeland Security, Defense, and Federal Civilian agencies. Sold to IntelliBridge.

ByteCubed is a results-oriented and high-impact consulting firm.

bytecubed.com
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The Carlyle Group

  • Senior Accountant

    2015 - 2017

Carlyle Global Partners (CGP), the firm’s first long-dated private equity fund.

carlyle.com
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EY

  • Associate

    2013 - 2015

Ernst & Young is a provider of assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services.

ey.com
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Apex Companies, LLC

  • Financial Analyst

    2013 - 2013

Apex is a national water resources and environmental services firm that provides single-source solutions for routine and complex projects.

apexcos.com
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EY

  • Intern

    2012 - 2012

Ernst & Young is a provider of assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services.

ey.com

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