Enlightenment Capital

Partner and CFO; previously SVP and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer at Gates Group Capital Partners and a Managing Consultant at Navigant. Holds a BS from UVA and MBA from William & Mary.

Senior Israeli executive with decades of experience building deep-tech organizations impacting national security and infrastructure.

Partner with decades of operational and principal-investing experience in aerospace, defense, security, and government contracting. Previously led the D.C. office of LLR Partners and held roles at Monument Capital Group, White Oak Group, and FBR.

Partner; previously managed financial reporting for The Carlyle Group's U.S. Buyout and Financial Services funds and began his career at EY serving aerospace and defense clients. Holds degrees from the University of Maryland and UNC.

Managing Director; previously a Principal at Boundary Street Capital focused on debt investments in IT services and software, and Head of Finance at Employee Navigator. Holds a BS from Wake Forest and MBA from Wharton.

Managing Director; previously VP of AI Innovation at Tyto Athene, built AI innovation labs at Octo (acquired by IBM), and grew NVIDIA's public sector team. A former U.S. Air Force officer with degrees from Maryland, UVA Darden, and the National Intelligence University.

Principal; previously a VP at AE Industrial Partners focused on aerospace, defense, and government services investments, and an Engagement Manager at Booz & Co. Holds a BA from Wisconsin-Madison and MBA from Wharton.

Advisory Board member; former Commissioner of the GSA's Federal Acquisition Service (2017-2019) and former COO of Berico Technologies.

Vice President; previously a VP at Stellex Capital Management focused on aerospace, defense, and government technology investments, and began his career at UBS. Holds a BSFS from Georgetown.

Advisory Board member; former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense (2014-2017) and Undersecretary of the Navy, with a 27-year Marine Corps career.

Advisory Board member; former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manufacturing and Industrial Base Policy (2009-2013) and former VP of Corporate Strategy at Northrop Grumman.

Senior Accountant; previously an Assurance Senior in the audit practice at EY. Holds a BS in Accounting from George Mason University.

Senior Associate; previously an Analyst at Piper Sandler in the Diversified Industrials and Services Group. Holds a BS from Washington and Lee University.

Advisory Board member; former U.S. Secretary of the Air Force (2013-2017) and former President of SAIC's Technical and Engineering sector.

Analyst; previously an intelligence officer with the CIA and a consultant at Laurel Strategies. Holds a BA and MPP from the University of Maryland.

Executive Assistant to Devin Talbott; previously a Senior Executive Assistant at a private equity firm in Bethesda, Maryland. Holds a BA from the University of Maryland.

Advisory Board member; retired Marine Corps general who served as the 8th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Commander of U.S. Strategic Command.

Advisory Board member; retired Army general who commanded U.S. Special Operations Command and JSOC over a 39-year career, and is also a Venture Partner with Lux Capital.

Advisory Board member; former Chief Technology Officer of the CIA (2009-2013) and Managing Director at Accenture leading federal cybersecurity efforts.

Administrative Assistant; previously a Client Relations Specialist at Ann Sandra and HR Manager at HZDG. Holds a BA from the University of Rhode Island.

Controller; previously a Manager at Standish Management and Controller at PEI Funds. Holds a BS and MPA from the University of Texas at Austin.

Advisory Board member; former CEO of portfolio company EverWatch (acquired by Booz Allen Hamilton in 2022), former Assistant Secretary of State, and a professor at Hampden-Sydney College and George Mason University.

Advisory Board member; former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (2005-2007) who now runs consulting firm Samford Global Strategies.

Advisory Board member; former CEO of LGS Innovations (acquired by CACI) and President of CACI's National Security and Innovative Solutions Sector.

Associate; previously an Analyst at Macquarie Capital in aerospace, defense, and government services and at Houlihan Lokey's valuation practice. Holds a BBA from Andrews University.

Head of Operations and Investor Relations; previously led operations at a D.C. M&A advisory firm and served as Partner, Investor Relations at ACON Investments. Holds a BA from William & Mary.

Advisor Emeritus; co-founder of Renaissance Strategic Advisors and a former top-ranked aerospace & defense equity analyst at Smith Barney, Morgan Stanley, and Credit Suisse First Boston. Holds dual degrees from MIT and the CFA designation.

Administrative Assistant; holds a BS and BA in Marketing and Finance from the University of South Carolina.

Advisory Board member; founder and CEO of 1901 Group (acquired by Leidos in 2021) and co-founder of Spectrum Solutions Group. Holds a BS from Virginia Tech.

Vice President; had an 11-year Major League Soccer career as captain of D.C. United and completed Harvard Business School's Crossover Into Business program. Holds a BA from UC Berkeley.

Advisory Board member; President and CEO of North Atlantic Industries, a designer and manufacturer of COTS and custom electronic subsystems for military, industrial, and aerospace markets.

Bruce Caswell is Chief Executive Officer and Director of Maximus, a role he assumed in April 2018 after serving as President since October 2014, and he joined the company in 2004. Before Maximus, he held several roles at IBM, including Vice President of State and Local Government and Education, and began his career at Price Waterhouse's Office of Government Services. He holds a B.A. in economics from Haverford College and a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University's Kennedy School.

Mike Keefe is Chief Growth Officer, Federal Services at Maximus, where he leads growth and business development strategy across Civilian, Health, and Defense markets since joining in September 2025. He previously held senior growth leadership roles at Accenture Federal, Cognosante, and Booz Allen Hamilton, with a background in federal business development, IT, and strategy consulting. He holds a Master's in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Radford University and a B.S. in Psychology from Virginia Tech.

Vice President responsible for deal sourcing, evaluation, due diligence, and investment closing, as well as refinancing and asset management. Brings experience from real estate investment trusts and involvement in over $1 billion in transactions.

Vice President; previously an Analyst at Citigroup focused on distressed and alternative assets in aerospace, defense, government, and technology, and a former team leader in the U.S. Army's 75th Ranger Regiment. Holds a BS from Georgetown.