About Efraim Diveroli

Efraim Diveroli is a businessman, dealmaker, and expert in securing government contracts, best known for his success in the arms trade at a young age. As the founder of AEY Inc., Diveroli built a multimillion-dollar enterprise specializing in defense contracting, securing a $300 million U.S. government contract to supply weapons and ammunition to Afghan security forces when he was just 21 years old.

Currently, Diveroli is the co-founder of StrongHeart Energy, a company specializing in providing direct investment into non-operational wellbore interests in the United States. StrongHeart Energy focuses on opportunities near the drilling or completion stages of the wellbore lifecycle, targeting wellbores with proven success—particularly those adjacent to offset wells that have yielded exceptional returns for stakeholders. The company prioritizes investments in fields with verified, extensive oil and gas reserves, ensuring substantial potential with minimal risk.

In addition to leading multiple ventures in the oil and gas industry, Diveroli advises organizations on navigating complex procurement processes and government bidding systems. Leveraging his deep expertise in contract acquisition and regulatory compliance, he continues to be a sought-after consultant and entrepreneur in highly regulated industries.

A natural negotiator, Diveroli demonstrated exceptional skill in navigating complex procurement processes and government bidding systems. His ability to identify lucrative opportunities and broker high-stakes deals set him apart in the competitive world of defense contracting. However, his rapid rise came under scrutiny when it was discovered that AEY had supplied decades-old, Chinese-manufactured ammunition in violation of U.S. regulations. This led to a federal investigation, and Diveroli ultimately pleaded guilty to conspiracy, serving four years in prison.

Despite legal setbacks, Diveroli’s story remains a testament to his entrepreneurial drive and expertise in government contracting. His experiences inspired the 2016 film War Dogs, in which Jonah Hill portrayed a character based on him. He later shared his perspective in his memoir, Once a Gun Runner…, providing an insider’s look into the high-stakes world of arms dealing and government procurement.