National security company Vistronix has completed the acquisition of Technology Associates International Corporation. Enlightenment Capital, an aerospace, defense & government-focused investment firm based in the Washington, DC area, provided financing for the transaction and will be a strategic partner going forward. SunTrust Bank’s technology & government division also provided financing for the acquisition. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Vistronix, LLC, a leading mid-tier national security company, announced today it has completed the acquisition of Technology Associates International Corporation, based in Stafford, VA. Enlightenment Capital, an aerospace, defense & government focused investment firm based in the Washington, DC area, provided financing for the transaction and will be a strategic partner going forward. SunTrust Bank’s Technology & Government Division also provided financing for the acquisition. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Technology Associates provides information technology support services to the Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Strategic Command. The company develops highly specialized geospatial and data visualization software applications and systems, as well as builds and operates command and control centers.
For more than 20 years, Vistronix has delivered innovative, enterprise-wide solutions nationwide for the federal government and commercial customers. The Reston-based company specializes in enterprise application integration (geospatial decision support systems), systems engineering (IV&V), IT service management and information management solutions and services.
According to Deepak Hathiramani, Chairman and CEO for Vistronix, Technology Associates has a well-established performance track record in programs of national significance. Additionally, Hathiramani believes that this company’s unique skills will help position Vistronix as a mid-tier prime contractor dedicated to solving the country’s security challenges.
“Our vision is to provide national security systems, solutions and services that protect our country’s safety, security, and economic well-being,” said Hathiramani. “Both companies are dedicated to ingenuity, innovation and integrity, and by leveraging our past successes, Vistronix will have a greater capability to provide security solutions across multiple domains in the federal government.”
“We are thrilled to support the growth of Vistronix, as it continues to build a top-tier government services provider”, said Devin Talbott, Managing Partner of Enlightenment Capital. “Vistronix sits at a critical intersection of national security and information services, and we are excited about partnering with management to help in the execution of its growth strategy,” added Pierre Chao, Managing Partner of Enlightenment Capital. The acquisition will give Vistronix a total of 450 employees that will help serve its customers across the United States.
About Vistronix
Vistronix is a customer-focused professional services company with a 22-year history of successfully delivering innovative, enterprise technology solutions for some of the largest federal government agencies. Since its inception, Vistronix has garnered a reputation for performance excellence with a culture focused on integrity, professional development, and accountability. Vistronix is based in Reston, Virginia and has offices located throughout the United States.
About Enlightenment Capital
Enlightenment Capital, a Washington, DC area based private investment firm, provides senior debt, mezzanine debt, and minority equity to small and mid-sized companies in the Aerospace, Defense & Government (ADG) sector. The firm partners with management teams, equity sponsors, and those businesses that provide vital services, protect critical infrastructure, innovate aerospace solutions, safeguard national security, and endeavor to meet today’s challenges.
About Technology Associates
Technology Associates is a technical, professional services company providing state-of-the-art solutions to federal, state and local government customers. Services include integrating custom-engineered solutions with technology, resulting in advanced IT systems; business and management consulting; and strategic and tactical program expertise for mission-critical initiatives.