SIXGEN Acquires Boldend to Advance Innovation in US Defense and National Security
2024年8月6日 - 10:30PM
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Augmented By a Suite of Software-Based Products
& IP Focused on Key Domains of the Digital Battlespace, Boldend
& SIXGEN Will Continue to Advance Their Combined Modern
Solution Set
SIXGEN, a full-spectrum provider of cyber products, operations,
and solutions to the U.S. national security and critical
infrastructure sectors, announced today its acquisition of Boldend,
Inc. (“Boldend”). Boldend develops leading-edge cyber and
electronic warfare solutions, empowering the U.S. Government’s
operations in an evolving threat landscape. Boldend marks SIXGEN’s
second acquisition since Washington Harbour Partners’ (“WHP”)
investment in the company in November 2023. Boldend’s suite of
software and cyber automation tools will further accelerate
SIXGEN’s achievement of its strategic vision to empower the digital
warfighter.
“I am incredibly excited to welcome Mike Barry and the entire
Boldend team to SIXGEN,” said Jack Wilmer, CEO of SIXGEN. “Boldend
brings a dynamic team of individuals possessing exceptional mission
experience and an unrivaled portfolio of solutions that are
integral to SIXGEN’s growth objectives and amplifies our product
roadmaps. Boldend’s curated and highly mission-centric IP
strengthens our ability to address the needs of our partners and
customers.”
Boldend is a cyber automation company, focused on building
software products that scale cyber capabilities to offset higher
operational demands, ensure responsive delivery, and address
organizational resource gaps. The company’s solutions blend
cutting-edge electronic warfare components with next generation,
modern cyber operations – designing products specifically for the
United States’ most sensitive defense and national security mission
areas. Boldend's capabilities are purpose built with operational
security and tradecraft to solve the impossible for the U.S.
Government, their only customer by design, and meet the
government’s critical needs across the cyber domain.
“Partnering with SIXGEN is a strategic next step in navigating
our continued high degree of mission impact and technological
advancement,” said Mike Barry, Boldend CEO. “Boldend delivers some
of the most exclusive solutions to national security missions, and
we are excited to join SIXGEN to augment our resources and
capabilities to create even greater impact. Boldend looks forward
to joining the SIXGEN team in their work in service of the nation.”
Mike Barry – a former national security official with extensive
experience in critical leadership and operational positions at the
White House and across the Intelligence Community – will join
SIXGEN as a senior member of its team, along with Boldend’s
extensive engineering and technical talent.
As Boldend joins the SIXGEN team, the combined company will
continue to provide unique and tailored cyber solutions for the US
national security community. The partnership and collaboration of
highly qualified and dedicated engineers, sharing similar cultures
and values, will allow for rapid development of innovative
capabilities and provide next-level solutions for our nation's best
operators.
“Joining forces with SIXGEN is a natural and strategic alignment
for Boldend,” said Bryan Smith, Boldend Chief Technology Officer.
“By merging our capabilities, we can accelerate our progress and
leverage crucial customer insights more effectively. This
partnership, rooted in a shared vision, will act as a catalyst,
unlocking new possibilities and driving product innovation.”
“We are excited by this strategic combination and look forward
to continuing to enable SIXGEN’s investment in an IP-driven and
talent-centric approach to enable national security missions and
the digital warfighter,” said Mina Faltas, Washington Harbour’s
Founder & Chief Investment Officer. “We look forward to
SIXGEN’s continued growth and innovation, powered by the combined
company’s differentiated cyber operations platform.”
This acquisition comes only one month after SIXGEN’s most recent
acquisition of Secure-EE earlier in July, with the combined
strength and impact of the three companies expected to drive
significant value creation and positive impacts for all employees,
customers, and mission sets, with increasing sophistication and
advanced efficacy of modern cyber solutions.
Washington Harbour was advised by Morrison & Foerster on
legal matters. Cooley served as legal advisor to Boldend.
About SIXGEN SIXGEN is a mission-driven leader in cyber,
dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Defense,
intelligence community, other federal agencies, and U.S. critical
infrastructure. With a focus on operational excellence and
innovative solutions, SIXGEN ensures operational mission success in
the digital domain across the full spectrum of cyber.
For more information, please visit www.sixgen.io
About Boldend Boldend is a leading-edge cyber automation
company developing software solutions that enhance and scale cyber
capabilities. The company focuses on addressing operational
demands, ensuring responsive delivery, and filling organizational
resource gaps. Aligned with organizational authorities and
requirements, Boldend facilitates the rapid and organic development
of cyber solutions to meet the specific needs of each mission. We
proudly support and deliver exclusive solutions to the interagency
and select DOD cyber operations, partnering, and information
sharing arenas.
For more information, please visit www.boldend.com
About Washington Harbour Partners Washington Harbour
Partners LP, based in Washington DC, is a private investment firm
that brings a fresh approach to investors and founders, providing
flexibility and deep operational expertise at all stages of the
investment cycle – from growth equity to control buyouts to public
markets. The firm has deep domain expertise in the areas of
software, defense technologies, cyber, government & business
services, and technology-enabled consumer services.
For more information, please visit www.washingtonharbour.com
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