Intelligence Community
M&A Services for the Intelligence Community (IC)
The intelligence community is perhaps our country’s greatest line of defense in an increasingly divisive and technologically focused society. When organizations within the IC pursue mergers and acquisitions (M&A), continued security and strategic retention are critical to their future and the future of our national security.
sbLiftOff’s decades of service have given us unparalleled insights into intelligence community (IC) M&A processes and how to pursue them while enhancing capabilities, maximizing resources, and maintaining existing talent. Trust our experienced advisors to advance your goals with deep expertise and accessible support.
Software & SaaS
Software and software as a service (SaaS) companies require an experienced team that thoroughly understands recurring revenue models and technology valuations.
Overcoming the Unique Challenges of Intelligence Community M&A
If you are considering merging with, acquiring, or selling a security-cleared business, our team can help your organization navigate:
Security clearances
We maintain a thorough understanding of common facility clearances and will work directly with your business's Facility Security Officer (FSO) to enable seamless, compliant transitions.
Data security
Our strategies prioritize the protection of sensitive and classified data, easing tension in the transition.
Contractual obligations
A merger or acquisition may or may not change the rules in your contracts and subcontracts, and sbLiftOff is prepared to help you understand any change of control language and manage risk accordingly based on our findings.
Foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI)
Our risk mitigation strategies address FOCI concerns and protect your transaction from external influences.
Valuation of specialized capabilities
We understand the importance of the skills, tools, clearances, and relationships that make valuing an IC deal different than other M&A transactions.
Selling an IC Business With sbLiftOff
The team at sbLiftOff is committed to guiding our clients through every step of the selling process. Whatever timeline your M&A requires, rest assured that we are prepared to assist you from initial planning through the end of your transition. Our personalized services help us tailor our industry expertise to your strategic goals during:
Sell-side advising
We maximize the value of your IC business by targeting your ideal buyers and positioning you favorably for their interests, all while maintaining strict confidentiality and stringent security and compliance requirements.
Consulting
Our experience makes us the ideal consultants, helping you facilitate due diligence, integration planning, M&A strategy, and transition security. Where you have questions, we have answers and support, whether this is your first company sale or you've done this before.
Valuation
We use a market-based approach that reviews your capabilities, talent, contract backlog, and level of clearance when determining the value of your company.
Obviously the GovCon world is primed for an active M&A market in software and IT Services
- Shaunna Balady, Senior Software SME
Strategics and private equity are looking for quality acquisitions in software and IT services
- Kelly Kunkle, Senior Software SME
Navigate Your Intelligence Community M&A With Confidence
Every IC business knows there is no room for error when you are trusted with our national security. sbLiftOff uses our skills and experience every day to work with transactions in every industry while ensuring an efficient transition, valued retention, and a future full of opportunity.
Look forward to a smoother, stable deal with your goals at the forefront. sbLiftOff’s M&A experts are here to facilitate a win-win transition — connect with us to develop a strategy today.