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Platform·Industrials/Defense Services·June 8, 2026

Godspeed Capital buys JP Donovan for space platform

Creates a space and defense infrastructure platform around a Rockledge, Florida contractor with more than 30 years supporting launch operations.

Godspeed acquired JP Donovan, space infrastructure, fabrication, and mission-critical support provider.

The Rockledge, Florida-based company serves government and commercial space customers and has supported NASA’s Artemis program, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Vandenberg Space Force Base.

John Donovan will remain Vice President and Chief Construction Officer and retain significant ownership alongside Godspeed Capital, while William “Bill” Deane continues as CEO.

“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.

The investment is Godspeed Capital’s fourteenth platform since its 2021 inception and its second platform focused on U.S. commercial and government space programs.

Terms were not disclosed.