By On January 12, 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, announced the acquisition of Alpha 2, Inc., 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.”
Source: Aurex
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