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Platform·Industrials/Defense Services·June 8, 2026

Godspeed Capital backs JP Donovan space infrastructure platform

Based in Rockledge, Florida, the company provides construction, engineering, fabrication and precision machining for government and commercial space programs.

Rockledge, Florida-based JP Donovan, a provider of space infrastructure construction, engineering, fabrication and precision machining for government and commercial space customers, received a platform investment from Godspeed Capital.

The company supports NASA’s Artemis program and work across Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Godspeed Capital is forming the platform around demand for launch infrastructure, ground systems and mission-critical support across government and commercial space markets.

John Donovan will continue with the company as vice president and chief construction officer and retain significant ownership alongside Godspeed, while William “Bill” Deane remains chief executive officer.

“The entire team at JP Donovan is excited to partner with Godspeed as we enter our next phase of growth,” said John Donovan, Founder of JP Donovan.

Terms were not disclosed.