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Veritas Capital unites Steampunk and MetroStar, accelerating mission impact. RESTON, VA - Tues., August 4, 2026 - Combination will unite two of GovCon's most disruptive innovators to deliver AI-enabled digital transformation with greater scale, speed, and conviction. Veritas Capital ("Veritas"), a leading investor at the intersection of technology and government, today announced that affiliates of The Veritas Capital Vantage Fund, L.P. ("Vantage Fund") have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Steampunk, Inc. ("Steampunk"), a change agent in the federal contracting industry. Following the close of the transaction, Veritas will merge Steampunk with existing portfolio company MetroStar Systems, LLC ("MetroStar") to form one of the government contracting industry's most formidable forces for mission-driven transformation. The merger will bring together two companies built on the same commitment: providing warfighters, intelligence professionals, defense civilians, public servants, and the United States government with innovative tools to work faster, smarter, and safer. "The combination of MetroStar and Steampunk will create a powerful force multiplier for delivering mission-critical solutions at scale," said Hugh Evans, Managing Partner of Veritas. "Together, the companies will provide agency partners with AI-enabled solutions to move with agility, meet mission demands faster, and harness cutting-edge technology that drives mission impact. This is a combination that will set a new standard for what our nation's warfighters, intelligence professionals, federal civilians, and homeland security leaders should expect from an industry partner." The combined company will benefit from complementary offerings of both organizations. MetroStar's deep AI and digital transformation product expertise will be strengthened by Steampunk's user-centered delivery model approach, Design Intelligence(R), pairing culture and capability in a way MetroStar Systems, LLC believe few competitors can match. "MetroStar has built something rare: real technical strength paired with a culture that actually backs it up," said Matt Warren, CEO, Steampunk. "With our shared action-oriented mentality, drive to achieve transformative outcomes, and track record of putting people, employees, clients, and the communities they serve at the heart of our businesses, combining forces will mean more capability for our clients and more opportunity for our people." "This transaction represents a milestone for both MetroStar and Steampunk, which has created market differentiation powered by Design Intelligence(R), innovation, and a dynamic culture," said Ali Reza Manouchehri, Co-Founder and CEO, MetroStar. "Together, we can move missions faster, operate at a greater scale, and deliver even bigger outcomes for our customers and their missions. The road ahead is full of possibility, and I could not be more excited about what we will build together." The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed. Advisors Robert W. Baird & Co. served as financial advisor and Holland & Knight LLP served as legal counsel to Steampunk. Latham & Watkins LLP is acting as legal counsel to MetroStar and Veritas. About Steampunk Steampunk is a change agent in the federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients across Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health, and Defense. Guided and powered by a User-Centered delivery methodology, Design Intelligence(R), Steampunk exists to positively disrupt how government services are designed and delivered. About MetroStar MetroStar is a trusted provider of AI-enabled products and solutions for U.S. government agencies, advancing the nation's most critical missions through speed, innovation, and purpose. With a focus on AI, digital transformation, and secure enterprise modernization, MetroStar delivers technology that translates mission needs into capability at record pace, empowering defense and national security leaders to outpace emerging threats and accelerate mission success. About Veritas Capital Veritas is a longstanding technology investor with over $54 billion of assets under management and a focus on companies operating at the intersection of technology and government. The firm invests in companies that provide critical products, software, and services, primarily technology and technology-enabled solutions, to government and commercial customers worldwide. Veritas seeks to create value by strategically transforming the companies in which it invests through organic and inorganic means. Leveraging technology to make a positive impact across vitally important areas, such as healthcare, education, and national security, is core to the firm. Veritas is a proud steward of national assets, improving the quality of healthcare while reducing cost, advancing its educational system, and protecting its nation and allies. For more information, visit www.veritascapital.com. Media Contacts Steampunk: Robert Pearson | [email protected] | 571-344-5538 MetroStar: Stephanie Haynes | [email protected] | 703-481-9581 Veritas Capital: Prosek Partners | [email protected] Management | making an impact. Feature | AI/ML | innovation lab.

MCLEAN, Va., May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Steampunk announced today that the company has been awarded a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).The BOA was awarded as part of the STRATUS program for cloud integration and development support services. The STRATUS program aims to accelerate cloud adoption by providing rapid access to hyperscale cloud service providers, integration and development service providers, and SaaS providers/resellers. Steampunk was selected for the program's unrestricted portion and has a 10-year ordering period to support USDA's cloud solution objectives."Steampunk is thrilled and honored to continue our partnership with USDA through STRATUS," said Joe Nizhnikov, Senior Vice President at Steampunk. "Over the last four years, Steampunk has had the privilege of working directly with USDA to exploit the power and innovation of cloud computing using our Design Intelligence® delivery framework. Together we have demonstrated the very real business value of cloud-based solutions through cloud migration, modernization, and innovation engagements."Since 2019, Steampunk has supported the majority of USDA mission areas, as well as the Department's Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Digital Infrastructure Services Center (DISC). Steampunk thrives on producing mission outcomes with capabilities in DevSecOps, Data Exploitation, Digital Platform modernization, Cybersecurity, and Design & Strategy

Stefani Shepherd joins Steampunk as Senior Director of Growth for DHS.