Godspeed Capital Management
Overview
Godspeed Capital Management is a private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle-market companies within the defense, government services, and technology sectors. The firm partners with founder- and management-owned businesses to drive growth and value creation through strategic initiatives, operational improvements, technology investments, and add-on acquisitions. Since its inception in 2021, Godspeed Capital has raised over $1.1 billion in capital commitments and has completed 44 investments, including 12 platform companies. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes control buyouts, buy-and-builds, corporate carve-outs, and special situations. Godspeed Capital typically invests in companies generating approximately $3 million to $30 million of EBITDA, with the capacity to complete larger transactions through strategic co-invest relationships. The firm has a diversified investor base, including endowments, foundations, health systems, public pension plans, family offices, fund of funds, and advisors/consultants. Godspeed Capital's portfolio includes companies such as SilverEdge Government Solutions, a cybersecurity and intelligence solutions provider; Stratus, an engineering, architecture, and consulting services platform; and NextPoint Group, a provider of technology and mission enablement solutions for the intelligence and defense communities. The firm's approach is characterized by a commitment to excellence, operational insight, and flexible capital, aiming to enhance the capabilities of its portfolio companies and support their growth trajectories.
Investment Focus
- Companies with EBITDA between $3 million and $30 million
- Founder- and management-owned businesses
- Potential for growth through strategic initiatives and acquisitions
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Godspeed Capital Management invest in?
Godspeed Capital Management invests in Technology, Government Services, Architecture, Engineering, Consulting and Defense, and is based in Washington, United States. Godspeed Capital Management is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Godspeed Capital Management invest at?
Godspeed Capital Management backs companies at Growth, Buyout and Distressed, writing cheques of 3M - 30M.
Which regions does Godspeed Capital Management invest in?
Godspeed Capital Management invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Godspeed Capital Management?
Team members listed for Godspeed Capital Management include Douglas Lake (Founder & Managing Partner) and Tom Rutherford (Chief Financial Officer).
What companies has Godspeed Capital Management invested in?
Godspeed Capital Management's portfolio includes Stratus, MOREgroup, SilverEdge Government Solutions, NextPoint Group, Crimson Phoenix, BNP Associates, Aurex and TekMasters.
How do I contact Godspeed Capital Management?
Godspeed Capital Management's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
