Godspeed Capital Management

We are excited to announce a strategic investment in InSite Engineering LLC. Through this investment, Godspeed Capital Management will partner with InSite’s leadership team to establish the platform brand of a new water and wastewater infrastructure engineering services provider focused on serving the Southeastern United States. ? “For 20 years, InSite has served as a regional leader in the water and wastewater infrastructure space thanks to its experienced executive management team and impressive track record within a growing infrastructure sector,” said Douglas Lake, Founder & Managing Partner at Godspeed. ? Read more about the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gfWC7VJs? ? #PrivateEquity #Infrastructure #Engineering

We’re pleased to share that?Michael Sevila?has joined?Godspeed Capital Management?as an Associate. Michael’s addition is a testament to the strength and capabilities of Godspeed’s growing team, and we are eager to tap into his expertise as we execute new opportunities across our portfolio. We pride ourselves on investing in a team that is committed to implementing our proven and disciplined investment strategy as we look to further scale the firm and our investments. ? Welcome to Godspeed, Michael! Learn more about Godspeed’s team here: https://lnkd.in/gjZui9rk ? #NewHire #PrivateEquity #TeamGrowth #Investing

We are excited to announce the acquisition of Blackspoke by Godspeed Capital Management’s Intelligence, AI/ML, and Data Analytics platform, Crimson Phoenix.?The addition of Blackspoke to the platform meaningfully expands Crimson Phoenix’s capabilities and presence with its core Intelligence Community customers, further advances its strategy to support their critical mission requirements, and highlights its leadership in AI-powered data labeling. ? “While Crimson Phoenix has already established itself as a leader in AI/ML, computer vision, data labeling and geospatial intelligence, Blackspoke brings additional expertise integrating these technologies into NGA’s IT infrastructure. Blackspoke’s experienced, highly skilled and cleared employees will bolster our data-driven intelligence strategy at NGA,” said Crimson Phoenix CEO Ross O'Rourke. ? Read more about the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/ggwwi3-h ? #PrivateEquity #Investing #DefenseSector #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning?

We are pleased to announce the successful final close of Godspeed Capital Management’s Fund III, which closed at its hard cap with $675 million of capital commitments from new and existing institutional investors. ? “We are thrilled with the strong support we have received from both existing and new investors for Fund III,” commented Douglas Lake, Founder & Managing Partner of Godspeed Capital. “Their commitment is both a testament to the hard work of the entire Godspeed Capital team and a reflection of their conviction in our proven investment strategy.” ? Through Fund III, Godspeed Capital will continue to pursue its disciplined investment strategy of partnering with founders and management teams of companies operating across the Defense and Government sectors to drive growth and create value through strategic initiatives, operational improvements, technology investments, and add-on acquisitions. Since inception, Godspeed Capital has raised over $1.1 billion of investor commitments, and the firm has executed 33 investments and established eight platform businesses through its proven buy-and-build strategy that each operate with a unique area of focus at the intersection of the public and private sectors. ? Read more about the fund here: https://lnkd.in/gGTBXCQ8? ? #PrivateEquity #Investing #Technology #Fund

We are excited to announce the acquisition of Mason Blau & Associates, Inc. (MBA) by Godspeed Capital Management’s architecture, engineering, and consulting platform, Stengel Hill Architecture?(SHA). MBA marks the second addition to SHA’s growing platform of companies and expands its presence in the strategic Florida AEC services market. ?? “Mason Blau & Associates complements the focus of SHA with its reputation for carefully addressing client concerns and managing projects with open communication, collaboration, and flexibility,” said Brad Stengel, Senior Principal and Founding Partner of SHA. ? Read more about the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gQQ4XXud? ? #PrivateEquity #Investing #StrategicGrowth #Architecture #Engineering

We’re pleased to share that Tom Rutherford?has joined Godspeed Capital Management?as Chief Financial Officer from Camden Partners, where he was previously CFO and CCO. Tom brings over 14 years of private equity experience to Godspeed and will lead the firm’s accounting, treasury, tax, and investor reporting functions. ? We are proud to continue to strengthen our firm with leaders like Tom who can provide valuable support across our platforms. As we continue to expand Godspeed’s portfolio, we look forward to the many contributions Tom will make across our financial reporting, compliance, tax, and accounting functions, as well as those of the companies with which we partner. ? Welcome to Godspeed, Tom! Learn more about Godspeed’s team here:?https://lnkd.in/gjZui9rk ? #NewHire #PrivateEquity #TeamGrowth #Investing

Godspeed Capital Management?is excited to announce the acquisition of?Concordia Technologies, Inc.,?by our space engineering, defense, and communications technology solutions platform,?Special Aerospace Services/SAS Flight Factory. The transaction marks the third addition to Godspeed’s expanding SAS platform and reinforces the platform’s position in the space and defense markets, adding capabilities in communications systems technology for NASA, defense and commercial space clients. ? “Incorporating Concordia Technologies’ extensive experience in hypersonic systems and missile defense aligns with SAS’s mission to support and enhance national security space capabilities," said?Heather Bulk,?CEO of SAS.? Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/gNZhtxNy ? #PrivateEquity #Investing #Aerospace #Technology

Godspeed Capital Management is excited to announce the acquisition of Robert G. Campbell & Associates, L.P. by our transportation-focused engineering and consulting services and solutions platform, Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering. The transaction marks the second addition to Godspeed’s expanding ICE USA platform and deepens its surveying, civil engineering, and construction management capabilities for public works and transportation agency customers within the highly attractive Tennessee market. ? “By complementing ICE and IDCUS, we believe RGC&A will open doors for ICE USA in growth markets across the Southeast beyond Tennessee, further solidifying the platform as a market leader in the civil and transportation engineering markets," said Cameron Terry, Principal at Godspeed.? ? Read more about the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gnXQYSH3? ? #PrivateEquity #Investing #Transportation #Engineering

We are excited to announce a strategic investment in BNP Associates, Inc. Through this investment, Godspeed Capital will partner with BNP’s leadership team to establish the platform brand of a new aviation-focused design and engineering services provider focused on serving major airports, airlines and commercial customers globally. ? “We are excited to be partnering with BNP’s executive leadership and the entire BNP team to support their next phase of growth by expanding their existing capabilities, increasing operational capacity, and pursuing strategic acquisitions to establish BNP as the premier partner for air transportation infrastructure projects worldwide,” said Douglas Lake, Founder & Managing Partner at Godspeed. ? Read more about the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gJiC-R5f? ? #PrivateEquity #Investing #Aerospace #Airport #Technology

Nathaniel Fogg, Partner at?Godspeed Capital Management?and?Heather Bulk, CEO at?Special Aerospace Services/SAS Flight Factory?recently sat down with Washington Technology’s?Ross Wilkers?to discuss breaking ground on “SAS Campus,” a new multi-use manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama. "It really is the space research-and-development capital of the United States and SAS is a part of that," Fogg said. "This new SAS campus will become the nexus and hub for SAS in all things space.” Read the story here:?https://lnkd.in/gcPUv-ZW ? #PrivateEquity #Investing #Space #Technology