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Continuation·Aerospace & Defense/Government IT·August 4, 2026

Veritas Capital merges Steampunk with MetroStar Systems

The merger creates a force multiplier by combining MetroStar's AI-enabled digital transformation with Steampunk's user-centered Design Intelligence for government clients.

Takeaways

  • Steampunk is a federal government contractor providing user-centered design and digital transformation services.
  • Veritas Capital and Steampunk are combining.
  • The target serves U.S. government and defense sector across Virginia, United States.
BuyerVeritas Capital
TargetSteampunk
SponsorVeritas Capital
TypeContinuation
GeographyVirginia, United States
IndustryAerospace & Defense
Sub-sectorGovernment IT

Veritas Capital is combining Steampunk, a federal contractor specializing in user-centered design and digital transformation, with existing portfolio company MetroStar Systems to form a scaled provider of AI and mission-focused technology services for the U.S. government.

Steampunk serves defense, homeland security, federal civilian, healthcare, and intelligence agencies from Virginia.

"The combination of MetroStar and Steampunk will create a powerful force multiplier for delivering mission-critical solutions at scale," said Hugh Evans, Managing Partner, Veritas.

Baird served as exclusive financial advisor to Steampunk, while Latham & Watkins advised MetroStar and Veritas.