ERT Acquires Sev1Tech to Expand Space and Defense Mission IT Modernization Capabilities

Sev1Tech Acquires Geocent to Expand Federal DevSecOps and Engineering Capabilities

October 26, 2021

IT Services

Sev1Tech, a PE-backed provider of IT modernization, cybersecurity and cloud services, has completed the acquisition of Geocent, a DevSecOps and engineering services firm serving U.S. federal customers. The deal — supported by Sev1Tech backers DFW Capital Partners and Enlightenment Capital — expands Sev1Tech's capabilities in space/scientific engineering, AI/ML, and strengthens its presence across Department of Homeland Security and other federal mission areas.

Macquarie Capital Invests in Earth Resources Technology (ERT)

May 21, 2024

Government & Public Sector

Macquarie Capital's Growth and Technology team has made a growth investment in Earth Resources Technology (ERT), a Laurel, Maryland–based data systems and technology company serving U.S. federal agencies. The founders will remain with the business and Macquarie will take board seats to support ERT as it expands its client base, capabilities and service offerings into adjacent markets.

ETL Systems Acquires IRT Technologies

February 14, 2025

Telecommunications

ETL Systems has acquired Canadian satellite-communications manufacturer IRT Technologies to broaden its RF amplifier and uplink/downlink product portfolio. The acquisition preserves IRT’s Canadian facility and is intended to strengthen ETL’s technical capabilities and North American go-to-market presence for broadcasting, telecom and defence customers.

Eqlipse Technologies (Arlington-backed) to Acquire SR Technologies

November 1, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Eqlipse Technologies, a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners, has agreed to acquire SR Technologies (SRT), a provider of signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic warfare (EW) products and engineering solutions. The add-on acquisition expands Eqlipse's technical capabilities for Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement customers; financial terms were not disclosed and the deal was expected to close in Q4 2023.

Entech Acquires IT Solutions (ITS) Group

June 29, 2023

IT Services

Entech, a Fort Myers-based managed technology and cybersecurity provider, has completed the acquisition of IT Solutions (ITS) Group of Bradenton. The deal expands Entech's Florida footprint (including Orlando) and enables founders Gary and Mary Hebert to step away while integrating ITS's team into the combined organization of roughly 90 employees serving 300+ businesses.

Aretum Acquires Veterans Engineering to Expand Federal IT, Cyber, and Cloud Capabilities

December 11, 2025

IT Services

Aretum has acquired Veterans Engineering, a Rockville, Maryland-based federal technology solutions provider, to strengthen Aretum's cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation offerings across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. The transaction was backed by Renovus Capital Partners and will have Veterans Engineering operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Aretum as part of the firm's continued platform growth and capability expansion.