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December 12, 2025

KippsDeSanto & Co. advises MetroStar Systems, LLC on its sale to Veritas Capital

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KippsDeSanto & Co. is pleased to announce that its client, MetroStar Systems, LLC (“MetroStar” or "the Company"), has been acquired by Veritas Capital (“Veritas”).

Headquartered in Reston, VA, MetroStar is a trusted provider of AI-enabled digital solutions for the U.S. Defense and National Security communities. Built on a foundation of innovation, MetroStar accelerates mission outcomes by combining deep domain expertise with advanced AI-enabled solutions, empowering agencies to deploy technology faster, make smarter decisions, and achieve quicker impact. The Company leverages its suite of mission-aligned digital transformation services encompassing application modernization, enterprise IT, digital experience, and AI, in combination with its portfolio of open-source solution accelerators to transform mission execution and reshape government operations for the AI-powered era. MetroStar’s proven track record of delivering tangible mission value has positioned it as a market leader at the forefront of the AI-enabled services revolution, driving the next wave of national security transformation.

The acquisition will scale MetroStar's investment in talent, innovation, and capabilities, expanding its impact and solidifying its role as a premier AI-driven services organization supporting the Nation’s most critical missions.

We believe this transaction highlights several key trends in the government technology solutions M&A market:

• Continued demand for well-positioned, differentiated assets with deep subject matter expertise in AI-enabled solutions, cloud architecture, and digital transformation services that support the modernization of legacy systems into scalable, secure, and efficient platforms

• Emphasis on teams with a demonstrated ability to take advantage of the evolving procurement environment through SBIRs, OTAs, and other flexible procurement avenues

• Strong investment focus on companies who can deploy mission-ready AI solutions that deliver immediate operational impact, accelerating decision advantage and warfighter readiness, which are central to the U.S. defense industrial base

• Persistent demand for companies with long-term, embedded customer relationships and elite technical talent that provide a competitive advantage across the defense and intelligence communities 

About KippsDeSanto & Co.
KippsDeSanto & Co. is an investment banking firm focused on serving growth-oriented Aerospace / Defense, Government Services and Technology companies. We are focused on delivering exceptional M&A and Financing transaction results to our clients via leveraging our scale, creativity, and industry experience. We help market leaders realize their full strategic value. Having advised on over 250 industry transactions since 2008, KippsDeSanto is recognized for our analytical rigor, market insight, and broad industry relationships. There’s no substitute for experience. For more information, visit www.kippsdesanto.com.

Investment Banking products and services are offered through KippsDeSanto & Co., a non-bank subsidiary of Capital One, N.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capital One Financial Corporation, and a member of FINRA and SIPC. Products and services are Not FDIC insured, Not Bank Guaranteed, May Lose Value, Not a Deposit, and Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency.

Read more in the full press release.

KippsDeSanto & Co. is pleased to announce that its client, MetroStar Systems, LLC (“MetroStar” or "the Company"), has been acquired by Veritas Capital (“Veritas”).

Headquartered in Reston, VA, MetroStar is a trusted provider of AI-enabled digital solutions for the U.S. Defense and National Security communities. Built on a foundation of innovation, MetroStar accelerates mission outcomes by combining deep domain expertise with advanced AI-enabled solutions, empowering agencies to deploy technology faster, make smarter decisions, and achieve quicker impact. The Company leverages its suite of mission-aligned digital transformation services encompassing application modernization, enterprise IT, digital experience, and AI, in combination with its portfolio of open-source solution accelerators to transform mission execution and reshape government operations for the AI-powered era. MetroStar’s proven track record of delivering tangible mission value has positioned it as a market leader at the forefront of the AI-enabled services revolution, driving the next wave of national security transformation.

The acquisition will scale MetroStar's investment in talent, innovation, and capabilities, expanding its impact and solidifying its role as a premier AI-driven services organization supporting the Nation’s most critical missions.

We believe this transaction highlights several key trends in the government technology solutions M&A market:

• Continued demand for well-positioned, differentiated assets with deep subject matter expertise in AI-enabled solutions, cloud architecture, and digital transformation services that support the modernization of legacy systems into scalable, secure, and efficient platforms

• Emphasis on teams with a demonstrated ability to take advantage of the evolving procurement environment through SBIRs, OTAs, and other flexible procurement avenues

• Strong investment focus on companies who can deploy mission-ready AI solutions that deliver immediate operational impact, accelerating decision advantage and warfighter readiness, which are central to the U.S. defense industrial base

• Persistent demand for companies with long-term, embedded customer relationships and elite technical talent that provide a competitive advantage across the defense and intelligence communities 

About KippsDeSanto & Co.
KippsDeSanto & Co. is an investment banking firm focused on serving growth-oriented Aerospace / Defense, Government Services and Technology companies. We are focused on delivering exceptional M&A and Financing transaction results to our clients via leveraging our scale, creativity, and industry experience. We help market leaders realize their full strategic value. Having advised on over 250 industry transactions since 2008, KippsDeSanto is recognized for our analytical rigor, market insight, and broad industry relationships. There’s no substitute for experience. For more information, visit www.kippsdesanto.com.

Investment Banking products and services are offered through KippsDeSanto & Co., a non-bank subsidiary of Capital One, N.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capital One Financial Corporation, and a member of FINRA and SIPC. Products and services are Not FDIC insured, Not Bank Guaranteed, May Lose Value, Not a Deposit, and Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency.