Government & Public Sector Acquisitions in United States

Nava Public Benefit Corporation (Nava) has acquired Beam, a cloud-based SaaS platform supporting safety net, emergency aid, and cash assistance programs. Nava plans to integrate Beam’s technology and team into Strata, its suite of open-source tools for modern government service delivery, and convert Beam into an open-source offering to help agencies avoid proprietary vendor lock-in.

CivicPlus, a public sector SaaS provider, acquired GovTech company Streamline to expand its offerings for special districts and ADA/WCAG accessibility compliance. The deal adds Streamline’s special-district website solution and DocAccess (a PDF-to-HTML accessibility tool) to the Civic Impact Platform, enhancing accessible and transparent digital experiences for public agencies.

Banyan Software acquired Northwoods Consulting Partners, Inc., a provider of cloud-based software and support services for state and county Health & Human Services agencies. Northwoods, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, is known for its Traverse system of engagement for frontline caseworkers and its Case Aide Services offering launched in 2023.

Polaris Software, a UK-based public sector enforcement software provider backed by August Equity, acquired Massachusetts-based Sitestream to expand into the US public sector compliance market. Sitestream has long leveraged Polaris’ platform and the deal is positioned to accelerate expansion across municipal compliance applications, including traffic enforcement automation for cities and law enforcement clients.

Granicus announced the acquisition of Indigov, a provider of constituent relationship management solutions for government agencies and elected offices. Indigov’s CRM, customer data platform (CDP), and inbound constituent management tools (including a universal inbox and intelligent routing/automation) will be integrated into Granicus’ Government Experience Cloud (GXC) to enhance data-driven engagement, responsiveness, and constituent service across channels.

Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners, acquired Group W to expand its mission-critical modeling and simulation, wargaming, and defense analytics support for the U.S. Department of Defense. Group W is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia and brings data science and high-fidelity analysis capabilities that complement SPA’s national security, defense, intelligence, and homeland security work.

Clariti, a provider of community development and permitting solutions for governments, has acquired CivCheck, an AI plan review platform for building permits and planning approvals. CivCheck will remain a standalone, integrable product while Clariti plans to invest millions to expand CivCheck’s team and extend AI-assisted capabilities across the permitting journey.

Precise Systems announced the acquisition of Mission Focused Systems (MFS), expanding its capabilities in systems engineering, cybersecurity, and research/experimentation and prototyping for Department of Defense and related customers. MFS, headquartered in Royersford, Pennsylvania, will be integrated into Precise Systems to broaden Precise’s advanced engineering, digital transformation, training/simulation, and platform lifecycle support offerings. The deal represents Precise Systems’ fourth acquisition since its partnership with Bluestone Investment Partners began in January 2023.

GovCIO, a portfolio company of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, acquired SoldierPoint Digital Health, the telehealth/digital health division of Iron Bow Technologies. Iron Bow, which is backed by H.I.G. Capital, divested SoldierPoint following a multi-year build that expanded the business from a hardware-based telehealth initiative into a services-led digital health platform supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Gravity, a public sector financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance platform, acquired coUrbanize, a GovTech 100 community engagement platform used by local governments. The deal adds coUrbanize’s ADA-compliant, multilingual, multi-channel engagement tools and AI-powered sentiment reporting to Gravity’s offering, creating a unified platform for compliance, disclosures, budgeting, and community engagement ahead of 2026 ADA mandates.

Culmen International acquired Madison Springfield, Inc., a firm specializing in AI/ML-enabled predictive analytics and autonomous data acquisition and analysis via its proprietary MOSAICS platform. The deal expands Culmen’s real-time geopolitical insight and proactive risk analysis capabilities for U.S. Government and international clients, strengthening its mission-enabling technology portfolio.

Arlington Capital Partners announced the formation of Neumo, a new GovTech company providing integrated cloud software and payments solutions to local, state, and federal governments. Neumo was created through the merger of Avenu Insights & Analytics and Intellectual Technology, Inc. (ITI) and the newly completed acquisition of GovOS. Neumo is headquartered in Centreville, Virginia.

PartnerOne acquired Monster Government Solutions (MonsterGov), a provider of federal talent acquisition and workforce development technology solutions for government and public-sector organizations. The deal was one of several transactions completed through CareerBuilder + Monster’s court-supervised Chapter 11 sale process, aimed at maximizing value for stakeholders and ensuring continuity for clients and employees.

Main Street Capital Corporation completed a $10.0 million portfolio investment to help facilitate the leveraged buyout of an unnamed leading third-party delinquent tax collection service provider founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Southeastern United States. The investment package included first-lien senior secured debt and a direct minority equity investment, alongside a sector-focused private investment firm that became the majority equity owner of the company.

Culmen International, LLC acquired Technology Management Company, Inc., doing business as TMC Global Professional Services, an Albuquerque-based provider supporting international program management, health security, and logistics solutions. Culmen said the deal expands its capabilities in health security and international logistics, leveraging TMC’s experience in nonproliferation, bioscience capacity building, and international operations, including infrastructure in Georgia and Uzbekistan.

Extra Duty Solutions (EDS) received a significant growth equity investment from Bregal Sagemount. The investment will support EDS’s strategic growth initiatives, including enhancing its technology offerings, expanding its geographic footprint, and broadening solutions for law enforcement and public safety agencies.

VTG acquired Byte Systems, iota IT, and Tunuva Technologies to expand its capabilities and footprint supporting Defense and Intelligence Community customers. The targets add expertise across secure network and data engineering/analytics, software development and engineering, cloud migration/SecDevOps, and cyber and information security; deal terms were not disclosed.

Rubicon Technology Partners completed the sale of Vision Government Solutions in a successful exit. The buyer was not identified in the provided source materials.

Vision Government Solutions completed a majority recapitalization led by Great Hill Partners, with participation from Weatherford Capital and the existing Vision leadership team. As part of the transaction, prior investor Rubicon Technology Partners exited its stake; financial terms were not disclosed.

Accela acquired ePermitHub, a technology firm focused on electronic plan review and document management for government permitting workflows. ePermitHub’s products, including Digital Plan Room and COMET Version Engine, are integrated into the Accela Civic Platform, and Accela plans to further develop AI-driven plan review automation using ePermitHub’s plan data repository.

Tripleview Technologies (TVT) has acquired Mitchell Humphrey & Co. (MH&Co.), a provider of secure, integrated software solutions for the public sector. The acquisition expands TVT’s capabilities in municipal software, including MH&Co.’s FastTrackGov suite and Financial Management Software used by local governments.

Ridgeline International finalized its acquisition of System High Corporation, making System High a wholly owned subsidiary of Ridgeline. Both companies are existing portfolio companies of Enlightenment Capital, and the combination is intended to expand multi-domain security capabilities across defense, intelligence, national security, government, and commercial customers.

VTG, a national security solutions provider backed by A&M Capital, acquired Loki Solutions LLC to expand its Intelligence Community solutions and services portfolio. Founded in 2020, Loki Solutions provides specialized services to U.S. Government and Intelligence Community missions; the deal is VTG’s third acquisition since A&M Capital’s majority investment in VTG.

Gallant Capital Partners closed its acquisition of Navient Corporation’s Government Services business, known as NGS, carving it out as a standalone company. NGS provides tech-enabled outsourced business processing services to U.S. federal, state, and local government clients, including tolling and parking technology/services, call center support, revenue recovery, program management, and payment processing.

OpenGov acquired Ignatius, a low-code platform for automating public-sector forms and workflows and building custom applications. The deal expands OpenGov’s AI-enabled software capabilities for local and state government customers and represents OpenGov’s 10th acquisition. Ignatius founder Mark Della Volpe will lead the product line, with COO Graeme Ownjazayeri overseeing solution architecture, partners, and customer success.

GovExec, a sales and marketing intelligence company serving government leaders and contractors, acquired Federal Business Council (FBC), a producer of government agency events, conferences, and expositions. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the transaction was completed with financial support from Growth Catalyst Partners. FBC will continue operating as an independent division under the leadership of CEO David Powell.

Prescient Edge Corporation (PEC) announced the acquisition of Edge Analytic Solutions (EAS) to expand its intelligence analytics solutions for U.S. government customers. The deal combines EAS’s analytics technology with PEC’s RD&E and C5ISR capabilities, strengthening PEC’s defense intelligence offerings in areas such as data science and systems integration.

Crimson Phoenix, a digital, data, and intelligence analysis platform backed by Godspeed Capital Management LP, acquired Blackspoke, a Virginia-based intelligence solutions provider. The deal expands Crimson Phoenix’s AI-powered data labeling and geospatial intelligence capabilities and adds Blackspoke’s prime contract relationships with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).

Safe House Project (SHP) has acquired Anti-Trafficking International (ATI), an organization focused on human trafficking prevention, education, and advocacy in the United States. The deal brings ATI’s Just Ask Prevention Curriculum into SHP’s broader suite of anti-trafficking services, expanding community-based prevention, training, and survivor support nationwide.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast and Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay announced and completed a strategic merger to unite operations across the Tampa Bay region in Florida. The combined organization, now operating as Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay under President & CEO Freddy Williams, expands scale and resources to serve youth across Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties, with a new brand identity rolling out as part of the integration.

Sagewind Capital LLC announced a majority investment in Sabel Systems Technology Solutions LLC, a provider of digital engineering R&D, acquisition, and sustainment solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, Sabel will partner with Sagewind to expand offerings and accelerate growth in the digital engineering and cyber solutions market.

Michael Peterman, owner of P&S Solutions, acquired a majority stake in The Oryza Group, LLC, a federal government services firm based in Douglasville, Georgia. The transaction closed on April 22, 2024, with Peterman becoming President and Majority Managing Member while Oryza and P&S Solutions remain separate entities and cooperate more closely in federal contracting.

Core4ce announced it has completed the acquisition of Azimuth Corporation, a provider of R&D, database and modeling, and lab/operations support services for U.S. defense and intelligence customers. The combination is intended to strengthen national security offerings across ISR, AI/ML, threat protection, and warfighter support, including uniting Core4ce’s Forge with Azimuth’s AAIM Lab. Azimuth will operate as a new business unit within Core4ce, with Valerie Rossi taking a senior leadership role post-close.

Radiance Technologies and Ignite Fueling Innovation, Inc. announced the formation of a new joint venture, Radiance Ignite Technologies, to expand their combined capabilities for government customers. The JV will deliver defense and intelligence-focused services including technical intelligence, directed energy, space operations, electromagnetic spectrum operations, AI/ML, and systems engineering.

Jacobs completed the spin-off of its Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence government services businesses and merged them with Amentum Parent Holdings LLC to form a new independent public company, Amentum Holdings, Inc. The combined Amentum will trade on the NYSE under ticker AMTM, creating a larger government-focused advanced engineering and technology solutions provider. After closing, Jacobs’ shareholders own about 51% of Amentum and Jacobs retains about 7.5%, with an additional 4.5% of shares held in escrow as contingent consideration tied to FY2024 operating profit targets.

Renovus Capital Partners, a Philadelphia-area private equity firm, acquired QualX Corporation, a provider of records and information management, digital transformation, and business process improvement services to U.S. Federal government agencies. Headquartered in Springfield, Virginia, QualX will use the partnership to invest in technology, expand its team, and pursue strategic acquisitions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Align Capital Partners-backed Schneider Geospatial, LLC acquired Systems Development Group (SDG), a provider of geo-centric property record and analysis solutions for local governments. SDG will be integrated into Schneider Geospatial, adding SDG’s Image Mate Online (IMO) offering to Schneider Geospatial’s Parcel Management portfolio. The transaction represents the fourth add-on acquisition for Schneider Geospatial since ACP acquired the company in June 2022.

NEOGOV acquired Background Solutions and its Background Assistant product to enhance NEOGOV’s public safety hiring and applicant screening capabilities. The acquired technology has been rebranded as Vetted, a background investigation software product that integrates with NEOGOV’s existing platforms including Insight and PowerDMS.

Accela, a provider of cloud-based government software, has acquired OpenCounter, which streamlines permitting and licensing processes. The deal is intended to combine OpenCounter’s applicant-facing, guided permitting experience with Accela’s broader platform to improve how residents and businesses interact with local and state government services.

Greater Sum Ventures (GSV), an entrepreneurial family office and growth equity firm, acquired Kologik, a provider of software for law enforcement and public safety agencies. Kologik will continue under CEO Paul San Soucie in Baton Rouge, and the investment is intended to fund further innovation in Kologik’s cloud-based public safety solutions. The acquisition adds Kologik to GSV’s growing platform of public safety and government technology solutions alongside Utility Associates, SOMA Global, and STRAX Intelligence Group; terms were not disclosed.

Benchmark Analytics announced a strategic growth investment from PSG Equity to support continued enhancement and expansion of its SaaS platform for law enforcement personnel management, officer wellness, and risk reduction. The investment is intended to help Benchmark expand its product portfolio and reach within the public safety (GovTech) market.

Michael Baker International, LLC acquired Digital Data Technologies, Inc. (DDTI), a provider of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) location services. Following the acquisition, Michael Baker’s public safety division DATAMARK will partner with DDTI under the new brand DATAMARK Technologies to deliver an integrated NG9-1-1 GIS and core services data-management solution for GovTech and public safety clients.

DC Capital Partners Management, LP (DC Capital) announced a controlling investment in AstreaX. AstreaX provides software development and implementation services for government modernization technologies, including DMV modernization, digital identity, and citizen portal solutions for state and public-sector clients.

OpenGov acquired iGovServices, a tax calculation and revenue collection software provider, to expand the OpenGov Cloud with a new Tax & Revenue suite for local governments. The acquisition adds capabilities for automated tax/fee calculation and collection, online portals and payments, integrations, dashboards, and secure cloud delivery for U.S. municipalities and agencies.

Sayres Defense, backed by private equity firm Broadtree Partners, has acquired Global Systems Technologies (GST) to expand its defense and homeland security mission-support engineering capabilities. The deal is an add-on acquisition within Broadtree’s GovCon platform (which also includes Joint Research and Development), with Granite Creek providing debt and equity financing alongside JP Morgan Chase and Muzinich BDC, Inc. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Precise Systems, Inc., a portfolio company of Bluestone Investment Partners, acquired Jardon & Howard Technologies, Inc. (JHT) in a deal that closed on February 16, 2024. Orlando, Florida-based JHT provides advanced training and simulation solutions to U.S. Department of Defense and other federal government customers, including interactive courseware and virtual training simulations built on its proxSIMity simulation framework.

Spatial Data Logic (SDL) acquired Municipal Information Systems, Inc. (MIS), a government software provider based in Mountainside, New Jersey. The deal supports SDL’s expansion in New Jersey and aims to help local governments digitize workflows and comply with New Jersey State Bill 1145 requirements for online construction applications and permits.

Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners, acquired ManTech’s DARPA, OSD Strategic Capabilities Office (OSD SCO), and select National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) technical advisory services programs. The acquired programs include more than 180 subject matter experts, primarily operating in the Washington, D.C. area, and will be integrated into SPA’s JOID and Space & Intelligence divisions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Cox Enterprises made a majority investment in OpenGov, valuing the GovTech cloud software provider at $1.8 billion. The transaction deepens Cox’s long-time partnership with OpenGov and is intended to support accelerated product development and long-term growth serving state and local government agencies across the United States.

Crimson Phoenix, a Godspeed Capital-backed intelligence, AI/ML, and data analytics platform, acquired TekMasters and Seaford Consulting. The acquisitions add more than 120 highly cleared cyber and IT specialists and expand Crimson Phoenix’s capabilities and footprint supporting U.S. Intelligence Community mission requirements.

Avenu Insights & Analytics, a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners, has acquired Judicial Innovations. The deal expands Avenu’s government payment technologies and Justice Solution offerings by adding Judicial Innovations’ cloud-based payment and case management software for state and local agencies headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Reveal Technology, Inc. announced the acquisition of DFL Technology to expand its tactical intelligence and automation software portfolio. DFL’s IDENTIFI identity and biometrics capture suite will complement Reveal’s geospatial and 3D terrain modeling analytics to deliver enhanced situational awareness and AI-enabled decision-making for military and public safety users.

Euna Solutions acquired EqualLevel, a Rockville, Maryland-based provider of cloud-based procure-to-pay management and procurement marketplace solutions for public sector organizations. The acquisition strengthens Euna’s eProcurement and broader Procure-to-Pay automation offering for the more than 3,000 agencies it serves across North America; deal terms were not disclosed.

Granicus announced it has acquired SmartGov from Brightly Software, a Siemens company. SmartGov is a cloud-based permitting, compliance, and licensing solution used by U.S. government agencies, and the deal expands Granicus’ Government Experience Cloud and its license and permit management capabilities.

Avenu Insights & Analytics (a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners) acquired Finvi's State and Local Government Division (Finvi SLG). Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Finvi SLG provides court case management, collections workflow, and integrated electronic payments software to state and local jurisdictions. The deal expands Avenu’s court system and payment processing capabilities; financial terms were not disclosed.

Crimson Phoenix, an intelligence, AI/ML, and data analytics platform backed by Godspeed Capital Management, acquired Cyberspace Solutions LLC (CSS). The deal adds prime contracts and relationships with U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and Scott Crane was appointed as Crimson Phoenix’s Chief Financial Officer in connection with the transaction.

Childhaven and Children's Home Society of Washington (CHSW) have merged to combine resources and expertise under a new organization name, Akin. The merged nonprofit will expand relationship-based child and family support services across Washington state, with CHSW CEO Dave Newell serving as CEO of Akin.

Diné Development Corporation (DDC), a Navajo Nation–owned company, acquired Spin Systems, Inc. (SpinSys). Capstone Partners advised SpinSys on the transaction; SpinSys provides data analytics and AI/ML-driven intelligence visualization and cloud modernization solutions for U.S. government customers, including the Department of Defense.

San Antonio-based tech company Irys acquired San Antonio-based defense contractor Diversified Technical Services Inc. (DTSI) in an all-cash deal. DTSI will operate as a business unit of Irys while keeping its name, approximately 60 employees, and existing defense-sector contracts.

Precise Systems, Inc., a portfolio company of Bluestone Investment Partners, acquired Excet, Inc. in a transaction that closed November 10, 2023. Excet provides scientific research and engineering services to the U.S. Department of Defense, supporting U.S. Army and U.S. Navy customers. The acquisition expands Precise Systems’ physical sciences research and related capabilities for defense and government clients.

Thomas Scientific completed the acquisition of Arrowhead Forensics, a Lenexa, Kansas-based provider of forensics products for law enforcement and related agencies. The deal, finalized on October 5, 2023, expands Thomas Scientific’s Midwest distribution and kitting capabilities and broadens its portfolio into the forensics market. Arrowhead Forensics will continue to operate independently under the Thomas Scientific umbrella.

Arlington Capital Partners acquired Avenu Insights & Analytics, a provider of administrative, revenue enhancement, and payment software/solutions for state and local governments, from Mill Point Capital. Avenu is headquartered in Centreville, Virginia and serves thousands of government customers across the United States and Canada; financial terms were not disclosed. The company will continue to be led by CEO Paul Colangelo and the existing leadership team.

VTG received a new majority investment from A&M Capital Partners to support growth and continued expansion of its modernization and digital transformation solutions for U.S. Defense and Intelligence Community customers. As part of the transaction, The Jordan Company exited its ownership position in VTG. VTG is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.

Full Guard Capital acquired/recapitalized Perimeter Insect Guard, the largest provider of insecticide treatment services for U.S. Military uniforms and garments. Spring Capital Partners IV, L.P. and Tecum Capital provided subordinated debt and equity financing to support the transaction, partnering with Perimeter’s founders and management team. The transaction closed on August 8, 2023.

Bridge Core Federal (Bridge Core), a NewSpring Holdings platform company serving U.S. government missions, acquired GeoYeti LLC, a government services firm focused on advanced analytics, data science, and development. The deal expands Bridge Core’s data and analytics capabilities and strengthens end-to-end mission support for intelligence community customers.

Arcfield completed its acquisition of Strategic Technology Consulting, LLC (STC), a provider of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering services and solutions. Following the close, STC will continue serving commercial and government customers as a subsidiary of Arcfield, strengthening Arcfield’s digital engineering and MBSE capabilities.

NewSpring Holdings, a majority investment strategy of private equity firm NewSpring, acquired Bridge Core, a provider of visual intelligence, cybersecurity, and other technical solutions to the U.S. government intelligence community. The deal is intended to serve as a new platform investment for a buy-and-build strategy, with Bridge Core using proceeds to pursue M&A and organic growth to form a full-spectrum, technology-enabled intelligence company. Concurrent with the transaction, Chad Kim was named CEO while founders Tyler Laverick and Andy Rackovan will remain in key leadership roles.

GovExec, a sales and marketing intelligence company serving government leaders and contractors, acquired The Advanced Technology Academic Research Center (ATARC), a nonprofit that convenes government, industry, and academia to address emerging technology challenges. The transaction was completed with financial support from Growth Catalyst Partners (GCP), and terms were not disclosed. ATARC will operate as an independent division within GovExec led by founder and CEO Tom Suder.

Kologik, a provider of software for law enforcement organizations, announced it has acquired the assets of ALEN, an Alabama-based provider of cloud solutions for federal, state, and local law enforcement. The deal is intended to expand Kologik’s markets and enhance technology offerings for law enforcement and public safety customers.

PayIt entered into a definitive agreement to acquire conservation technology provider Sovereign Sportsman Solutions (S3). The deal expands PayIt’s GovTech customer experience and integrated payments offering into outdoor recreation, including licensing and permitting for hunting and fishing and other specialty permits. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close by the end of May.

Bluestone Investment Partners made a strategic investment in Precise Systems, Inc. to accelerate the company’s growth. Precise Systems provides mission readiness, engineering, program management, and software development/IT services to U.S. Department of Defense customers, including the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force.

Boecore, a technology solutions provider backed by private investment firm Enlightenment Capital, acquired La Jolla Logic. La Jolla Logic is an advanced technology and engineering provider delivering cybersecurity, software development, and AI/ML solutions for U.S. Department of Defense customers including the Navy and Space Force.

Culmen International acquired Maryland-based Vysnova Partners to expand its research, global health, and international development capabilities. The combined organization will leverage Vysnova’s technical services expertise in public/global health, government operations, geospatial research management, and acquisition support for government and commercial clients.

Renovus Capital Partners formed a new government services platform, Aretum, LLC, and completed the acquisition of Miracle Systems, LLC, an Arlington, Virginia-based prime contractor serving more than twenty U.S. federal agencies. Miracle Systems will be combined with existing Renovus portfolio company Panum Telecom, LLC under the Aretum umbrella to provide management consulting, mission support, and technology solutions to DoD, DHS, and federal civilian customers.

Boathouse Capital completed a growth investment in Cardinality.ai, a government-technology focused AI SaaS solution provider. The new capital is intended to accelerate product innovation and expand go-to-market efforts to meet rising public-sector demand for modern, secure technologies.

Castellum, Inc. closed its acquisition of Global Technologies Management Resources, Inc. (GTMR), a government contractor based in Hollywood, Maryland near Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The deal was structured as a tax-free reorganization with just over 80% of the consideration paid in Castellum restricted common stock, and Castellum stated the transaction is immediately accretive and lifts its pro forma revenue run rate above $50 million.

Monroe Street Partners LLC (MSP) acquired Vigilnet America LLC, a provider of electronic monitoring services to the criminal justice system. Vigilnet will continue to be led by President & CEO Jake Dawes, and financial terms were not disclosed. Oxer Capital provided debt financing for the transaction.

HdL Companies acquired key assets from DataMax Corporation, a North Carolina-based firm specializing in revenue identification and recovery for public agencies. The transaction combines DataMax’s local government solutions with HdL’s revenue enhancement, software, and tech-enabled services to expand service capabilities for municipalities across the United States.

Avenu Insights & Analytics (Avenu), a provider of revenue enhancement and administration solutions for state and local governments, acquired Interware Development Company Inc. (Interware), a provider of cloud-based payment solutions for local governments. The deal expands Avenu’s GovTech offering by adding Interware’s EB2Gov payment platform to create a more centralized payments solution for permitting, licensing, utilities, and tax collection. Avenu is a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital.

SHL signed an agreement to sell PDRI, a provider of workforce assessment services to US federal government agencies, to Pearson. The transaction values PDRI at an enterprise value of $190 million and is expected to close in the first half of 2023, subject to customary closing conditions and any required regulatory approvals.

OMNIA Partners acquired National Cooperative Purchase Alliance (NCPA), a national government purchasing cooperative based in Houston, Texas. The acquisition expands OMNIA Partners’ scale and supplier partner network in the public sector cooperative purchasing market, aiming to drive increased savings and efficiency for participating organizations.

GTY Technology Holdings Inc., a GI Partners portfolio company, has acquired public sector bidding marketplace DemandStar to strengthen its presence in government procurement. DemandStar will merge into GTY’s Bonfire business unit, expanding the combined cloud-based eProcurement and public bid marketplace offering for state and local government agencies across North America.

Granicus, a GovTech customer experience platform provider for the public sector, acquired Rock Solid Technologies (Rock Solid Technology, Inc.), a SaaS provider of citizen engagement solutions including its OnePlatform suite. The deal expands Granicus’ footprint in Puerto Rico and Latin America and combines complementary capabilities across citizen engagement, 311 service request management, and public meetings management (including Swagit video production capabilities). Strattam Capital, which invested in Rock Solid in 2018, completed its sale of the company to Granicus.

Catalis, a government SaaS and integrated payments provider, announced it has acquired New Hampshire-based Axiomatic, a software provider for state property tax oversight and administration. The deal expands Catalis’ technology suite, adding Axiomatic’s PropTax platform and strengthening Catalis’ capabilities in property tax workflows and Computer Aided Mass Appraisal (CAMA) expertise.

Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc. (SPA), a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners, acquired the Operations Research & Cyber Analysis (ORCA) division of Metron. ORCA provides operations research, systems-of-systems engineering, model-based systems engineering, and digital engineering services supporting U.S. Navy and other national security customers, and will operate within SPA’s Naval, Nuclear and Critical Infrastructure sector.

Gauge Capital announced a strategic investment and partnership with the founders and management team of Spatial Data Logic (SDL) to recapitalize the company. SDL provides permitting, licensing, code enforcement, and workflow automation software for counties and municipalities, and plans to accelerate product development and go-to-market efforts including investment in its cloud-based SDL Connect platform.

Unison acquired Plan4 Healthcare (Plan4), a provider of planning, performance, and budget tracking solutions to the Veterans Health Administration, including its SaaS product 4Cast. Plan4 will be integrated into Unison’s Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting software suite, with Plan4 continuing under the leadership of its founder Brian Cannavan.

ClearGov, a cloud-based government budgeting software provider, acquired the CityGrows product/platform to expand into the Permitting and Licensing market. The deal adds CityGrows’ configurable workflow-based permitting software to ClearGov’s suite, broadening ClearGov’s solutions for local government customers.

CivicPlus entered into an agreement to acquire Optimere, a provider of digital compliance, accessibility, and records management solutions. After closing, Optimere’s ArchiveSocial, Monsido, and NextRequest products will be integrated into CivicPlus’ Civic Experience Platform. Insight Partners will support the deal with an additional equity investment, and certain existing Optimere shareholders including Level Equity will become investors in CivicPlus.

DC Capital Partners Management, LP made a controlling investment in Valkyrie Enterprises, LLC, an advanced engineering and technology solutions provider serving U.S. Department of Defense and allied government customers. In conjunction with the acquisition, Hill Technical Solutions, LLC (an existing DC Capital portfolio company) will be merged with Valkyrie to create a combined platform with expanded mission-critical engineering and systems capabilities.

St. Cloud Capital made a growth capital investment in Sentinel Offender Services, a portfolio company of Bison Capital Asset Management. The proceeds supported Sentinel’s acquisition of Omnilink Systems, a division of Sierra Wireless, adding the OM500 GPS electronic monitoring solution to Sentinel’s offering.

Vectrus, Inc. and The Vertex Company ("Vertex") announced an all-stock merger to form a combined government services provider focused on mission-essential solutions for defense and government customers. The transaction implies an equity value for Vertex of approximately $2.1 billion, with Vertex shareholders expected to own about 62% of the combined company and Vectrus shareholders about 38%. The combined company is expected to realize approximately $20 million of annualized cost synergies by 2024 and be headquartered in Northern Virginia following closing.

Castellum, Inc. signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Lexington Solutions Group (LSG), a government contractor focused on information operations. The parties expect to close the transaction within approximately six weeks, subject to customary consents, and Castellum expects the addition to expand its information operations capabilities and increase annualized run-rate revenue.

Amentum Holdings LLC completed an all-cash acquisition of PAE Incorporated for approximately $1.9 billion, including assumed debt and certain fees. The transaction combines two major U.S. government services contractors, expanding Amentum’s capabilities across intelligence, cyber and IT, electronic warfare, space operations, environmental solutions, and mission support.

iWorQ Systems, a provider of workflow software for city and county governments, received a significant investment from technology-focused private equity firm Norland Capital. The investment is intended to help iWorQ accelerate growth, expand its footprint, and further develop its cloud-based software platform for local governments.

Juvare acquired Nusura, LLC, a homeland security and emergency management consulting and technology company. The deal expands Juvare’s capabilities and platform serving national defense and federal emergency management organizations, adding Nusura’s expertise and solutions such as SimulationDeck to Juvare’s incident management software portfolio.

NEOGOV announced the acquisition of PlanIt Schedule, Agency360, and CueHit to expand its public safety workforce technology offering. The acquired products will be integrated as part of NEOGOV's PowerDMS platform to support recruiting, scheduling, training/compliance, and community engagement for first responders. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Analytic Services Inc (ANSER) acquired InTec, LLC, a Fairfax-based provider of technical and management expertise to U.S. federal government agencies including intelligence, civil, and defense organizations. The acquisition expands ANSER’s capabilities in systems engineering and integration, intelligence operations, mission assurance, and program management across national security, homeland security, and public policy missions.

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) acquired Arena Technologies LLC (Arena), a provider of systems engineering and trusted advisory services to the space and national intelligence community. The deal expands SPA’s access to new government and defense customers and strengthens its positioning in the growing space domain.

Affiliated funds managed by Carlyle agreed to acquire CNSI, a healthcare technology solutions provider serving U.S. state and federal government agencies, from Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners. CNSI’s management team, led by CEO Todd Stottlemyer, will continue to lead the business following the transaction. The deal was expected to close in December 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.