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March 16 2026

KippsDeSanto & Co. advises Sev1Tech, LLC, a portfolio company of DFW Capital Partners and minority investment of Enlightenment Capital, on its sale to ERT, a portfolio company of Macquarie Capital

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KippsDeSanto & Co. is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Sev1Tech, LLC (“Sev1Tech” or “the Company”), a portfolio company of DFW Capital Partners (“DFW”) and minority investment of Enlightenment Capital, to ERT, a portfolio company of Macquarie Capital (“Macquarie”).

Headquartered in Woodbridge, VA, Sev1Tech is a provider of IT modernization, cloud, cybersecurity, engineering, training and program support services. As the preferred partner for both the federal and private sector, the Company continues to support critical missions across well-funded and high-priority U.S. government customers including the USSF, Army, Navy, and Department of Homeland Security.

Sev1Tech specializes in helping government agencies modernize outdated systems, bolster cybersecurity, and fast-track digital transformation across complex enterprise environments. By joining ERT, their team will sustain ongoing client support while driving growth in broader IT and digital engineering services.

“Joining ERT allows us to expand our impact while staying focused on the mission outcomes our customers expect,” said Bob Lohfeld, chief executive officer of Sev1Tech. "The combination doesn't just benefit our space and signal customers. With deeper insights into advanced engineering and operations, we can offer even more value to all our customers while accelerating the exceptional delivery we are known for."

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

- Continued focus on companies with differentiated solutions and proprietary technology

- Strategic focus on businesses supporting well-funded national security initiatives such as Golden Dome and entrenched positions with high-profile customers like the USSF, Army, and Navy

- Premiums placed on companies with a track record of growth, limited near-term recompetes, prime / full-and-open contracts, SBIR Phase IIIs, and OTAs

About KippsDeSanto & Co.

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