Investment Criteria

We intend to build a series of comprehensive, technology-focused, mid-sized companies with capabilities that span multiple domains and industry sectors, both public and private that are furthering the national security mission.  These companies will fill the void between "niche" players and prime contractors to deliver agile, sophisticated solutions to DoD/IC, Federal Government, and commercial customers disillusioned with the traditional options available to them. Our primary focus in on founder-owned and operated companies that are at an strategic inflection point where the infusion of capital and the support of government and industry expertise can enable the companies to achieve next-level goals.

We desire to partner with owners who understand the value of a true partnership and are focused on teamwork and execution. Our model is predicated upon buying into a partnership with management in order to further expand the business and accelerate its scalability.

Desired Company Characteristics

  • Founder owned and operated businesses that are at an inflection point whether strategically, operationally or financially

  • Mission and performance focused team-based culture with a disciplined growth strategy, both organic and inorganic

  • Dual-use technologies and solutions

  • Highly differentiated, high-growth, high-impact to National Security

Investment Financial Profile (Approx.)

  • Revenue: $30M - $100M for platform investments | $5M - $30M for add-on investments

  • EBITDA: $5M - $15M for platform investments | $0.5M - $5M for add-on investments

Where we invest | Markets key to National security

  • Aerospace, Defense and Government

    While today’s Aerospace & Defense Community is at the forefront of technological innovation, it is faced with an ever evolving, dynamically complex operational environment that includes playing a pivotal role in ensuring national security, advancing space exploration, and maintaining global aviation leadership. However, the rapid pace of technological advancements and the increasing complexity of modern systems necessitate substantial investment capital from the private sector.

  • Cybersecurity

    Demand for technology, products and services to defend against threat actors operating across an ever-expanding  enterprise surface area that now includes home networks, multi-cloud environments, and mobile device networks will continue to increase. Cybersecurity spans across all of Endeavor's markets of interest. Building private, high quality cybersecurity companies is a matter of National Security as  attacks on and through cyberspace continue to proliferate and wreak havoc.

  • AI, Machine Learning & Autonomy

    AI, ML and Autonomy are profoundly reshaping the National Security landscape. These technologies can enhance intelligence gathering and threat detection, predict potential security breaches, optimize surveillance systems, and automate decision-making processes, thereby ensuring timely and efficient responses to threats. Moreover, AI and ML are pivotal in the development of autonomous defense systems such as drones and robotic soldiers, which operate in high-risk environments without endangering human lives.

  • Space Systems and Solutions

    These systems provide critical communication, reconnaissance, and surveillance functions, ensuring timely and accurate information flow to the military and intelligence communities. They are integral to U.S. national security, serving as force multipliers that enhance our Nation's defense capabilities. Delivering reliable, economical and sustainable infrastructure is even more crucial as potential adversaries advance their space-based capabilities. In essence, space systems and solutions not only bolster the U.S.'s defensive and offensive capabilities but also act as deterrents, ensuring a strategic advantage in an increasingly complex global security landscape.