Godspeed Capital-Backed Aurex Announces Acquisition of Alpha 2

Bolsters Platform’s Commitment to National Security Sector and Missile Defense Initiatives Through Space Systems Engineering and Secure Communications Services

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aurex, a Godspeed Capital Management LP (“Godspeed Capital”) backed platform, offering advanced engineering, systems, solutions and technologies across the space, hypersonics, missile defense and orbital systems markets, today announced the acquisition of Alpha 2, Inc. (“Alpha 2” or the “Company”), a Virginia-based company specializing in cryptographic engineering, cybersecurity, and engineering services for U.S. space, defense and intelligence community customers. This strategic acquisition underscores Aurex’s continued commitment to advancing national security space and missile defense initiatives, further solidifying its position at the forefront of cutting-edge defense technologies.

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, Alpha 2 provides specialized, mission-focused cryptographic engineering, cybersecurity, and engineering services in support of U.S. national security space systems. The Company is the leading supplier of highly specialized space systems encryption engineering and secure communications for U.S. government customers, a rapidly expanding market driven by growing requirements across the National Security sector, Intelligence Community (“IC”) and Department of War (“DoW”).

The acquisition of Alpha 2 further strengthens Aurex’s capabilities while expanding its customer base into the classified intelligence community and cementing the Company as the premier provider of hypersonics, missile defense, prototyping, cryptographic and cybersecurity capabilities. This strategic expansion enhances Aurex’s ability to deliver advanced, resilient services for highly contested and complex operating environments. The acquisition reinforces the platform’s continued commitment to supporting the nation’s most sensitive and mission-critical space and national security initiatives and uniquely positions Aurex to continue supporting key U.S. government partners advancing national security in the space domain.

“Alpha 2 was built to deliver highly specialized cryptographic engineering services to support the nation’s most critical space missions,” said Jason Nizialek, Founder of Alpha 2. “Partnering with Aurex and Godspeed Capital provides our team with the scale, resources, and strategic alignment to accelerate our growth while continuing to meet the evolving needs of our key customers.”

“Bringing Alpha 2’s highly experienced team and specialized capabilities into the Aurex platform meaningfully expands our ability to deliver trusted, secure communications and cryptographic engineering services,” commented Warren Kohm, CEO of Aurex. “As threats to our nation become more sophisticated, mission assurance depends on technologies that are resilient, agile, and purpose-built for the most sensitive national security environments. Alpha 2 strengthens our platform and positions Aurex to more broadly support critical space missions with even greater depth and capabilities.”

“We are thrilled to welcome the Alpha 2 team to the Aurex platform,” added Cam Terry, Partner at Godspeed Capital. “The company’s highly differentiated expertise directly complements Aurex’s mission-critical focus and commitment to addressing and solving critical challenges for our space and national security customers. Together, we look forward to accelerating investment across the platform and supporting Alpha 2 as it enters an exciting new phase of growth.”

About Aurex
Aurex is a mission-focused space and missile defense technology and solutions provider of sophisticated launch engineering counter-hypersonic missile defense, mission-critical space communication, modeling and simulation, and precision machining. Aurex partners with customers across the commercial and federal space, missile defense, and intelligence community markets to deliver secure, resilient, and innovative capabilities in support of our nation’s most critical space and missile defense requirements. For more information about Aurex, visit aurexdefense.com.

About Alpha 2
Alpha 2 Inc., headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, is a specialized provider of cryptographic engineering, cybersecurity, and engineering services in support of national security space systems. Founded in 2013, the Company is recognized as a leader in space systems encryption engineering and secure communications for the IC and DoW customers.

About Godspeed Capital
Godspeed Capital is a lower middle-market Defense & Government services, solutions, and technology focused private equity firm investing alongside forward-thinking management teams that seek an experienced and innovative investment partner with unique sector expertise, operational insight, and flexible capital for growth. While a typical investment will involve companies generating approximately $3 million to $30 million of EBITDA, Godspeed Capital has significant resources to complete larger transactions through strategic co-invest relationships. The firm focuses on control buyouts, buy-and-builds, corporate carve-outs, and special situations. For more information, please visit the Godspeed Capital website at www.godspeed.com.