Wilbur Ross Joins Mission Control
Ross, now at the helm of BPGC Management LP, brings heavyweight financial and strategic clout to the table. BPGC specializes in opportunistic buyouts and special situations in industrial and materials sectors—making this venture with a rocket company an audacious but calculated play.
“IRocket’s combination of engineering talent, reusable systems, and solid motor capabilities uniquely position it to claim a large share of the propulsion market,” Ross noted, signaling confidence in the firm’s tech and mission.
Upon deal completion, Ross is set to join iRocket’s board, tightening the synergy between finance, national defense, and private space innovation.
Legal Firepower on Both Sides
White & Case LLP’s multifaceted legal team was led by M&A partners Gary Silverman and Jeff Gilson, and included specialists in capital markets, tax, international trade, employment, litigation, tech, privacy, and real estate.
Greenberg Traurig LLP’s crew representing iRocket featured shareholders Scott Bornstein, Alan Annex, Adam Namoury, Jason Simon, and Elana Araj, reflecting the complexity and ambition of the deal.
