RESTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SilverEdge Government Solutions (“SilverEdge”) announced today that it has partnered with Counter Threat Solutions, LLC (“CTS”), a leading provider of all source and counterintelligence analysis, identity intelligence, and enterprise IT and security solutions data management, to include sophisticated software development and engineering and ServiceNow capabilities. The partnership furthers SilverEdge’s mission to serve as the provider of choice in cyber, software, intelligence, and technology solutions for the US Intelligence Community (“IC”).
“We are excited to welcome the CTS team to the SilverEdge family,” said Robert Miller, CEO of SilverEdge. “By combining CTS’ capabilities with SilverEdge’s existing cybersecurity, software, and intelligence solutions, we are increasing our cleared workforce to approximately 450 engineers and technical staff whose primary focus is to provide our customers of the intelligence tools required to support mission-critical requirements.”
Founded in 2015 and based in Reston, Virginia, CTS provides technology solutions and related services to major US intelligence agencies. Led by CEO Theresa Keith, a US Army intelligence veteran with more than 20 years of IC experience, CTS employs more than 100 technical and mission support specialists, nearly 100% of whom have high -level security clearance. The company will continue to operate with its current leadership under the SilverEdge platform.
Theresa Keith said, “We are excited to join SilverEdge, whose tremendous resources, qualified team, and extensive capabilities will allow us to continue to grow our business rapidly and provide additional opportunities for our people. Our team looks forward to working together as part of SilverEdge, contributing our specialized expertise to expand our shared capabilities, and grow our talent pool to serve the interests of national security and our IC customers. ”
Douglas T. Lake, Jr., Founder and Managing Partner at Godspeed said, “The addition of CTS to SilverEdge’s comprehensive set of offerings further enhances the platform’s growth potential as it continues to expand into the leading technology and cybersecurity solutions provider for critical US Intelligence agencies and select customers of Mission-oriented Department of Defense.”
Nathaniel Fogg, Partner at Godspeed added, “Following SilverEdge’s recent acquisition of QVine, bringing CTS on board will help to further strengthen our commitment to the Intelligence Community. We welcome Theresa and her team to SilverEdge and are excited to partner with them.”
CTS was advised by the McLean Group. Latham & Watkins LLP acted as legal counsel to Godspeed.
About Counter Threat Solutions
Counter Threat Solutions, LLC (“CTS”) is a leading technology services and solutions company providing mission-focused subject matter experts in all source and counterintelligence analysis, enterprise IT and data management, and identity intelligence services in the US intelligence and defense communities. Learn more about CTS at www.ctstruenorth.com.
About SilverEdge
SilverEdge is a next-generation provider of innovative and proprietary cybersecurity, software, and intelligence solutions for the Defense and Intelligence Communities. SilverEdge’s seasoned team of cybersecurity experts, software developers and engineers, and intelligence analysts identify the challenges of tomorrow today and work to empower America’s defenders with the tools and solutions needed to meet today’s toughest challenges. our National Security Community. SilverEdge is based in Columbia, MD. For more information, please visit the SilverEdge website at www.silveredge-gs.com.
About Godspeed Capital
Godspeed Capital is a lower middle-market Defense & Government services, solutions, and technology focused private equity firm that invests with forward-thinking management teams seeking experienced and innovative investment partners with unique sector expertise, operational insight, and flexible capital for growth. While a typical investment involves companies generating approximately $3 million to $30 million of EBITDA, Godspeed Capital has significant support to complete larger transactions through strategic co-investment relationships. The firm focuses on control buyouts, buy-and-builds, corporate carve-outs, and special situations. For more information, please visit Godspeed Capital’s website at www.godspeedcm.com.