DC Capital Partners said it has made a majority investment in Knexus, a Vienna, Virginia-based provider of applied artificial intelligence capabilities supporting mission-critical U.S. government programs. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Knexus, founded in 2006, works with U.S. defense and civilian agencies to design, build, and operate enterprise-grade AI systems that help customers deploy next-generation AI in production environments, including settings with high security and reliability requirements.
The company positions itself as a bridge between commercial AI technologies and federal mission needs, citing long-standing client relationships across government agencies and experience deploying Google-enabled AI solutions. Knexus said it is a Google Public Sector Premier Partner, an implementation partner for Gemini for Government, and the recipient of the 2025 Google Cloud Partner of the Year Award for Business Applications in Government.
DC Capital said the investment aligns with growing federal focus on modernizing operations and decision-making with AI. The firm said it plans to support Knexus’s next phase of growth through investment in business development, technology, and operations.
Knexus CEO Adam Lurie said the partnership will help the company scale its applied AI platform for government missions. DC Capital partner Jerry Chernock said Knexus has differentiated capabilities in moving AI from concept to production in environments where security and trust are paramount.
DC Capital, based in Alexandria, Virginia, said it focuses on control investments in middle market companies in U.S. government and engineering markets and takes an active ownership role. The firm cited recent investments in government services and defense technology, including C5MI, Rivencore Global Solutions, Valkyrie Enterprises, SiOnyx, Hill Technical Solutions, Digital Force Technologies, Revenue Solutions, and Owl Cyber Defense Solutions.
Knexus said its scientists and engineers hold three patents and have published more than 100 peer reviewed scientific papers, and that it brings expertise in Google Cloud AI products such as Vertex AI and Gemini models to public sector deployments.
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“The U.S. Government’s focus on artificial intelligence continues to accelerate as agencies seek to modernize operations, improve readiness, and enable faster, more informed decision-making. Knexus has built a differentiated capability at the intersection of AI and mission execution. We are excited to partner with the Knexus team to support the next phase of growth through investment in business development, technology, and operations, consistent with DC Capital’s systematic approach to building durable, mission-focused government technology platforms.”
Thomas J. Campbell, Founder and Managing Partner of DC Capital Partners
“The partnership with DC Capital represents a pivotal milestone for Knexus. Over the last several years, our team has made meaningful progress building a modern applied AI platform purpose-built for government missions. We have had a front row seat to witness how AI can be leveraged for the public good and this partnership with DC Capital will accelerate our ability to scale and put AI Solutions in the hands of our customers.”
Adam Lurie, Chief Executive Officer of Knexus
“Knexus stands out for its ability to move AI from concept to production in environments where reliability, security, and trust are paramount. The Company’s combination of technical depth, disciplined delivery, and strong customer relationships aligns well with DC Capital’s focus on building scalable, execution-driven platforms and positions Knexus well as AI adoption continues to expand across the federal government.”
Jerry Chernock, Partner at DC Capital Partners
