We Don't Predict the Future - We Create It
Defense/National Security, Aerospace, Aviation, and Space Technology sectors
We Don't Predict the Future - We Create It
Defense/National Security, Aerospace, Aviation, and Space Technology sectors
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to identify, acquire, and scale companies within the Defense/National Security, Aerospace, Aviation, and Space Technology sectors that align with our core values of Growth, Returns, Integrity, Team, and Spirituality.
At TTPH, our mission is clear—equip, empower, and elevate the next generation of defense and aerospace leaders to protect warfighters and non-combatants.
We collaborate as a unified team, leveraging our collective expertise to secure long-term contracts and drive innovation. We are dedicated to supporting our warfighters and enhancing global security by investing in breakthrough technologies that address urgent market needs and deliver tangible results for our investors and stakeholders.
OUR CORE VALUES
We invest with purpose, execute with precision, and lead with integrity—because every decision we make shapes the future of national security.
OUR KEY SCREENING CRITERIA
Clear roadmap for attainable, sustainable, profitable, and fast growth.
Clear roadmap for attainable, sustainable, profitable, and fast growth.
Clear roadmap for attainable, sustainable, profitable, and fast growth.
Unique and scalable IP.
Clear roadmap for attainable, sustainable, profitable, and fast growth.
Clear roadmap for attainable, sustainable, profitable, and fast growth.
Sales over $10M and EBITDA+
Clear roadmap for attainable, sustainable, profitable, and fast growth.
Willing seller with clear decision-making process providing exclusivity.
Willing seller with clear decision-making process providing exclusivity.
Easy deal structure allowing us to have operational, financial and strategic control of the company.
Willing seller with clear decision-making process providing exclusivity.
Easy deal structure allowing us to have operational, financial and strategic control of the company.
Easy deal structure allowing us to have operational, financial and strategic control of the company.
Easy deal structure allowing us to have operational, financial and strategic control of the company.
Single acquisition or beachhead for a roll up strategy.
Easy deal structure allowing us to have operational, financial and strategic control of the company.
Easy deal structure allowing us to have operational, financial and strategic control of the company.
Clear exit strategy.
High capacity for TTPH to add value.
Alignment with TTPH's Core Values.
Strong management and leadership team identified from the get-go.
Strong management and leadership team identified from the get-go.
Strong management and leadership team identified from the get-go.
Strong management and leadership team identified from the get-go.
At TTPH, we uncover hidden opportunities and turn them into future-shaping powerhouses.
All our deals are internally sourced—75% from experienced SMEs and 25% from our dedicated TTPH team—ensuring deep industry insights and high-quality opportunities.
At TTPH, we don’t chase opportunities—we create them.
For each opportunity, we assemble a bespoke Investment Committee comprising top-tier SMEs, C-suite executives, and Flag Officers who guide every phase from analysis to exit.
We turn industry insiders into company builders.
We turn industry insiders into company builders.
We differentiate ourselves by integrating leadership from our extensive SMEs network right from the start. These seasoned professionals don’t just provide oversight—they actively craft and implement a transformative vision that drives sustainable, profitable growth.
We don’t just invest—we craft.
We turn industry insiders into company builders.
We excel at transforming hidden gems into unique, high-value assets. Leveraging our SME network’s exclusive visibility into top IPs and companies, we source standout opportunities, bring in leadership from day one, and meticulously craft and fine-tune a transformative vision. We stay engaged throughout every phase—from acquisition and integration to operation, growth, and exit—to maximize long-term value.
What sets us apart? Access, execution, and a relentless focus on results.
We pursue only companies with over $10M in sales, positive EBITDA, unique and scalable IP, and a clear, attainable, sustainable, profitable, and fast growth roadmap. If we cannot craft such a roadmap, we do not move forward with the investment.
Our deals aren’t bets—they’re built for long-term success.
We design easy deal structures that grant us operational, financial, and strategic control, ensuring alignment with TTPH’s core values, "GRITS."
Flexible Investment Strategies.
Whether it’s a single acquisition or a beachhead for a roll-up strategy, our approach adapts to create maximum value and growth opportunities.
We launch high-growth, high-impact companies tackling urgent global challenges.
All of our investments have an overarching goal of striving to achieve high returns for our investors and all stakeholders while making sure that warfighters and non-combatants are safe as well as preserving US national security.
OUR FOUNDERS
TRAVIS THOMAS
TRAVIS THOMAS
TRAVIS THOMAS
Travis Thomas, Founder and CEO of Thomas & Taylor Search Partners, has spent two decades unlocking hidden value at the intersection of talent, leadership, culture, strategy, and innovation. With a proven history in Executive Search and Professional Services in the Defense/National Security, Aerospace, Aviation, and Space technology sectors markets, he is passionate about 21st-century Human Capital Solutions. Travis also heads TTSP Access Ventures, the first executive search firm with a robust management consulting funding arm, emphasizing that talent and capital are the only competitive advantages in the marketplace.
DUSTY MCCLUNG
TRAVIS THOMAS
TRAVIS THOMAS
Dusty McClung has over 20 years of experience building exceptional teams in the Aviation, Aerospace, and Defense sectors. A leading expert in high-performance leadership, Dusty excels in Talent Asset Management, leveraging his extensive network to secure top-tier leadership for market-leading companies. His expertise in managing talent as a key asset for ROI makes him a trusted strategic consultant to high-performing CEOs. As a successful entrepreneur and owner of Supernatural Investments LLC, Dusty has led multiple capital raises and managed numerous portfolio acquisitions and exits, solidifying his reputation as a key industry player.
GONZALO PACANINS
GONZALO PACANINS
GONZALO PACANINS
Gonzalo Pacanins was most recently the Managing Partner and Founder at Argonautic Ventures - Latin America, a $750M VC fund with 130 companies focused on AI, ConstructionTech, and Computational Biology. With over 25 years in Direct Investments, Operational Management, and Corporate Restructuring, he has held C-Suite roles in Private Equity funds like Darby Overseas Investments and Minera S.A., and contributed to multinational corporations such as The AES Corp and Atento. Gonzalo’s ventures span across Healthcare, Distribution, and Multicultural Marketing, impacting the US and Latin American business landscapes.
DAVID ALVAREZ
GONZALO PACANINS
GONZALO PACANINS
David Alvarez is a Managing Director at Pickwick Capital Partners and with a proven history of success, he has built and managed global financial services businesses for leading institutions, including Salomon Bros/Citi, Merrill Lynch, and JPMorgan Chase in Europe and Latin America. With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Alvarez has held senior leadership roles, including Head of Latin America at ICAP and Director of Latin America and Strategy at Tullett Prebon. He has also driven business development for GFI and is recognized for his leadership in regulatory initiatives. Mr. Alvarez has a B.A from Northeastern university in Economics.
OUR LEADERSHIP
ROYA MOADEL
LEGAL COUNSEL
Roya Moadel, Esq., is a seasoned attorney, business leader, and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in corporate law, real estate, and business operations. Her solo practice advises clean energy, aerospace, and space technologies companies. Currently an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Columbia University under the Columbia Technology Venture, formerly NYSERDA Program, she mentors early-stage clean energy companies, providing guidance on legal and management strategies to foster growth and financial success.
Previously, she served as General Counsel and Compliance Officer at Bioenergy Devco, LLC, overseeing complex transactions, corporate compliance, and board relations. Roya acted as General Counsel and Sagewind Capital LLC, a private equity firm and before that managed her own law practice. In addition to her legal career, she co-owned and operated businesses in healthcare and real estate, demonstrating expertise in operations and team leadership. Roya began her legal career at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, where she specialized in real estate law, negotiating and closing corporate and residential transactions. A graduate of Columbia Law School and Barnard College, Roya is an active member of the Columbia University Alumni Board and a community-focused event organizer and fitness instructor.
