Private holding company investing in aviation services and adjacent businesses
Equivu Capital
- HeadquartersBoca Raton, FL S3
- Founded2020 S1
- Websiteequivu.com
- Last verifiedNovember 5, 2026
At a glance
| Deal types | Platform S3 |
|---|---|
| Sectors | Transportation & Logistics |
What Equivu Capital buys
Equivu Capital is a private holding company that Sal Calvino founded in late 2020 to invest in growing businesses and bring management experience along with the money. It has its own executive team, including a chief operating officer and a chief financial officer. Leading Edge Holdings, one of its companies, describes Equivu as focused on aviation and adjacent service businesses.
Equivu publishes no revenue, EBITDA or check size range. Its current companies cover aircraft ground handling, deicing, jet fuel transport in Florida and aircraft detailing, and it also lists an equipment finance business. It has both started companies and bought them: NextGen Deicing was founded under Equivu, while Leading Edge came through a majority investment in June 2026. It also sells, as it did with S2 Manufacturing, whose Aljon business went to LEFORT in September 2026. A company that serves airports, airlines or private aircraft looks like the most natural fit.
Recent deals
Announced in the 24 months before November 5, 2026.
| Date | Company | Type | Sector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | S2 Manufacturing (Aljon)Iowa maker of scrap balers, crushers and landfill compactors, with more than $40 million of revenue, bought by recycling equipment maker LEFORT | Exit | Industrial & Manufacturing | Source |
| Jun 2026 | Leading Edge Aviation ServicesMajority investment in a business aviation detailing and appearance company, with plans to enter new markets | Platform | Transportation & Logistics | Source |
Portfolio by sector
From the firm's portfolio page S1.
Current investments
- Leading Edge Holdings
- NextGen Deicing
- NextGen Ground Handling Services
- Volant Logistical Solutions
- EQ Equipment Finance
Past investments: S2 Manufacturing, Odyssey Aviation USA, Atlantic Power Constructors
Greymont’s take
How Equivu Capital fits a seller
Equivu suits an owner of an aviation service business, such as a ground handler or aircraft detailer, who wants a buyer already working on the ramp. Leading Edge says Equivu provides financial stability and long-range guidance while its own team focuses on the work, and Equivu's stated plan there was to enter new markets while keeping the culture and service standards.
Equivu publishes no size range, assets or fund details, so an owner should ask early where its capital comes from and how large a deal it can do. It lists two prior investments and has since parted with S2 Manufacturing, so it does sell companies. Ask how long it expects to own yours, and what a later sale would mean for you and your team.
Questions owners ask
What does Equivu Capital own?
Its current companies are NextGen Ground Handling Services, NextGen Deicing, Volant Logistical Solutions, EQ Equipment Finance and Leading Edge Holdings. Its site lists Odyssey Aviation USA and Atlantic Power Constructors as prior investments.
How much does Equivu invest in a company?
It does not say. Equivu's website gives no revenue, EBITDA or check size range, so an owner would need to ask the firm directly what size of deal it will consider.
Did Equivu buy Leading Edge Aviation Services?
Yes. Trade publication AIN reported a majority investment in June 2026, and Leading Edge's own site says it operates under Equivu. The company details and protects private aircraft at FBOs and hangars.
Sources
- S1Equivu Capital home page (holdings and about) Accessed November 5, 2026
- S2About Leading Edge Holdings, LLC Accessed November 5, 2026
- S3AIN: Equivu Capital Buys Majority Stake in Leading Edge (June 2026) Accessed November 5, 2026
- S4LEFORT Strengthens Its U.S. Presence Through the Acquisition of ALJON (September 3, 2026) Accessed November 5, 2026
- S5S2 Manufacturing home page Accessed November 5, 2026
- S6NextGen Deicing home page Accessed November 5, 2026
- S7Volant Logistical Solutions home page Accessed November 5, 2026
Compiled by Greymont Advisors from public sources, including the firm’s own website and press releases. Greymont is not affiliated with Equivu Capital. Figures are as reported on the dates shown and may have changed. Request a correction