Godspeed Capital Sells MOREgroup
Gracie Gottlieb | 17 January, 2024
Godspeed Capital, a leading private equity firm focused on Defense & Government services, solutions, and technology, has announced the successful sale of MOREgroup to Wind Point Partners. This strategic transaction marks a significant milestone for Godspeed Capital and MOREgroup, as it represents the first platform sale since Godspeed Capital's inception in 2021.
MOREgroup is a family of renowned architecture, design, and engineering brands, specializing in the Education, Healthcare, and Federal Government markets. Under the guidance of Godspeed Capital, MOREgroup has experienced remarkable growth and expansion, bolstered by strategic acquisitions and investments in its team and capabilities. Today, MOREgroup boasts a network of over 700 employees spread across 17 offices nationwide.
Christopher M. Huckabee, CEO of MOREgroup, expressed gratitude to Godspeed Capital for the successful partnership that propelled the company's growth and innovation. Working closely with Godspeed, MOREgroup has reinforced its core areas of expertise, strengthened its team, and broadened its market reach through strategic acquisitions. Huckabee looks forward to building on Godspeed Capital's contributions in the next phase of growth for MOREgroup.
Douglas T. Lake, Jr., Founder & Managing Partner of Godspeed Capital, commended the extraordinary teamwork between Godspeed Capital and MOREgroup, resulting in strategic acquisitions, organic growth initiatives, and the establishment of MOREgroup as a leading national architecture, design, and engineering firm. Lake expressed his pride in the role played by Godspeed Capital in MOREgroup's evolution and success and anticipates the company's continued growth and achievements.
Godspeed Capital has positioned itself as a trusted investment partner for founder- and management-owned businesses operating in the defense and government services sectors. With a focus on companies generating approximately $3 million to $30 million of EBITDA, Godspeed Capital provides unparalleled sector expertise, operational insight, and flexible capital for growth. The firm specializes in control buyouts, buy-and-builds, corporate carve-outs, and special situations. Over the past three years, Godspeed Capital has completed 23 acquisitions, forming five distinct platform investments and raising over $400 million across two investment programs. The investment in MOREgroup was made through Godspeed Capital Investment Program I in 2022.
To facilitate the sale, AEC Advisors, LLC served as the lead financial advisor to MOREgroup and Godspeed Capital, while Latham & Watkins LLP acted as legal counsel.
About Godspeed Capital
Godspeed Capital is a lower middle-market private equity firm specializing in Defense & Government services, solutions, and technology. With a focus on partnering with forward-thinking management teams, Godspeed Capital brings unique sector expertise, operational insight, and flexible capital for growth. The firm is adept at completing control buyouts, buy-and-builds, corporate carve-outs, and special situations. For more information, please visit the Godspeed Capital website at www.godspeedcm.com.
About MOREgroup
MOREgroup is a consortium of design, architecture, and engineering brands, each specializing in a specific area of expertise. The formation of MOREgroup resulted from the integration of Huckabee, Rachlin Partners, TSK Architects, Image Engineering Group (IEG), and Environments for Health Architecture (E4H). The company is dedicated to investing in its people, technology, and ideas to deliver exceptional experiences to clients. To learn more about MOREgroup, please visit www.wearemore.com.
In conclusion, the successful sale of MOREgroup by Godspeed Capital to Wind Point Partners signifies a major achievement for both parties. Godspeed Capital's strategic guidance and investment have propelled MOREgroup's growth, expanding its capabilities and market presence. This transaction underscores Godspeed Capital's commitment to partnering with visionary management teams and driving value in the defense and government services sectors. With a track record of successful acquisitions and an unwavering focus on growth, Godspeed Capital continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the private equity landscape.
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