Veritas Capital has agreed to acquire MetroStar Systems, a Reston, Virginia–based provider of digital transformation and AI solutions serving U.S. Defense and National Security agencies. The acquisition, executed through affiliates of The Veritas Capital Vantage Fund, strengthens Veritas’ position within mission-critical government technology while positioning MetroStar for accelerated growth and expanded innovation.
MetroStar, which was recently named Contractor of the Year in the $75–$300 million category at the 2025 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards, has spent nearly thirty years supporting Defense and Intelligence organizations. The company specializes in AI-enabled services and software designed to help agencies adopt advanced technologies more quickly, enhance decision-making, and expand their mission impact. Its tools are used across the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community to maintain operational readiness and technological advantage.
Veritas, a major investor focused on technology and government, views MetroStar as a strategic fit for the Vantage Fund platform, where the company will operate as one of its core holdings. The new ownership is expected to accelerate MetroStar’s investment in talent, innovation, and next-generation capabilities aimed at strengthening national security outcomes.
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, pending regulatory approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Support: KippsDeSanto served as financial advisor, and Holland & Knight LLP served as legal counsel to MetroStar. Latham & Watkins is representing Veritas.
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“MetroStar was founded on the belief that the best way to serve the mission is to challenge the status quo. Being a disruptor is in our DNA. Together with Veritas, we’re building the new model for how services, solutions, and software must be delivered for America to win the AI race. This partnership will allow us to scale faster, invest deeper in innovation, and empower our federal partners to accelerate their missions with greater speed, trust, and intelligence.”
Ali Reza Manouchehri, Co-founder and CEO of MetroStar
“MetroStar has distinguished itself as a fast-growing and highly respected partner to U.S. government agencies at the forefront of national security, defense, and modernization. We are excited to partner with Ali and the entire MetroStar team as they continue to scale the business, deepen customer impact, and ensure its agency partners are well-equipped to harness the full potential of emerging technologies. Backed by the Vantage platform, where MetroStar will serve as one of the fund’s platform companies, we look forward to investing in talent, innovation, and capabilities to position MetroStar for sustained long-term success.”
Hugh Evans, Managing Partner at Veritas Capital
