SIXGEN Acquires Boldend to Advance Innovation in US Defense and National Security
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – SIXGEN, a full-spectrum provider of cyber products, operations, and solutions to the U.S. national security and critical infrastructure sectors, announced today its acquisition of Boldend, Inc. (“Boldend”). Boldend develops leading-edge cyber and electronic warfare solutions, empowering the U.S. Government’s operations in an evolving threat landscape. Boldend marks SIXGEN’s second acquisition since Washington Harbour Partners’ (“WHP”) investment in the company in November 2023. Boldend’s suite of software and cyber automation tools will further accelerate SIXGEN’s achievement of its strategic vision to empower the digital warfighter.
“Boldend brings a dynamic team of individuals possessing exceptional mission experience and an unrivaled portfolio of solutions that are integral to SIXGEN’s growth objectives and amplifies our product roadmaps. Boldend’s curated and highly mission-centric IP strengthens our ability to address the needs of our partners and customers.”
“I am incredibly excited to welcome Mike Barry and the entire Boldend team to SIXGEN,” said Jack Wilmer, CEO of SIXGEN. “Boldend brings a dynamic team of individuals possessing exceptional mission experience and an unrivaled portfolio of solutions that are integral to SIXGEN’s growth objectives and amplifies our product roadmaps. Boldend’s curated and highly mission-centric IP strengthens our ability to address the needs of our partners and customers.”
Boldend is a cyber automation company, focused on building software products that scale cyber capabilities to offset higher operational demands, ensure responsive delivery, and address organizational resource gaps. The company’s solutions blend cutting-edge electronic warfare components with next generation, modern cyber operations – designing products specifically for the United States’ most sensitive defense and national security mission areas. Boldend’s capabilities are purpose built with operational security and tradecraft to solve the impossible for the U.S. Government, their only customer by design, and meet the government’s critical needs across the cyber domain.
“Partnering with SIXGEN is a strategic next step in navigating our continued high degree of mission impact and technological advancement,” said Mike Barry, Boldend CEO. “Boldend delivers some of the most exclusive solutions to national security missions, and we are excited to join SIXGEN to augment our resources and capabilities to create even greater impact. Boldend looks forward to joining the SIXGEN team in their work in service of the nation.” Mike Barry – a former national security official with extensive experience in critical leadership and operational positions at the White House and across the Intelligence Community – will join SIXGEN as a senior member of its team, along with Boldend’s extensive engineering and technical talent.
As Boldend joins the SIXGEN team, the combined company will continue to provide unique and tailored cyber solutions for the US national security community. The partnership and collaboration of highly qualified and dedicated engineers, sharing similar cultures and values, will allow for rapid development of innovative capabilities and provide next-level solutions for our nation’s best operators.
“Joining forces with SIXGEN is a natural and strategic alignment for Boldend,” said Bryan Smith, Boldend Chief Technology Officer. “By merging our capabilities, we can accelerate our progress and leverage crucial customer insights more effectively. This partnership, rooted in a shared vision, will act as a catalyst, unlocking new possibilities and driving product innovation.”
“We are excited by this strategic combination and look forward to continuing to enable SIXGEN’s investment in an IP-driven and talent-centric approach to enable national security missions and the digital warfighter,” said Mina Faltas, Washington Harbour’s Founder & Chief Investment Officer. “We look forward to SIXGEN’s continued growth and innovation, powered by the combined company’s differentiated cyber operations platform.”
This acquisition comes only one month after SIXGEN’s most recent acquisition of Secure-EE earlier in July, with the combined strength and impact of the three companies expected to drive significant value creation and positive impacts for all employees, customers, and mission sets, with increasing sophistication and advanced efficacy of modern cyber solutions.
Washington Harbour was advised by Morrison & Foerster on legal matters. Cooley served as legal advisor to Boldend.
About SIXGEN
SIXGEN is a mission-driven leader in cyber, dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence community, other federal agencies, and U.S. critical infrastructure. With a focus on operational excellence and innovative solutions, SIXGEN ensures operational mission success in the digital domain across the full spectrum of cyber.
For more information, please visit www.sixgen.io
About Boldend
Boldend is a leading-edge cyber automation company developing software solutions that enhance and scale cyber capabilities. The company focuses on addressing operational demands, ensuring responsive delivery, and filling organizational resource gaps. Aligned with organizational authorities and requirements, Boldend facilitates the rapid and organic development of cyber solutions to meet the specific needs of each mission. We proudly support and deliver exclusive solutions to the interagency and select DOD cyber operations, partnering, and information sharing arenas.
For more information, please visit www.boldend.com
About Washington Harbour Partners
Washington Harbour Partners LP, based in Washington DC, is a private investment firm that brings a fresh approach to investors and founders, providing flexibility and deep operational expertise at all stages of the investment cycle – from growth equity to control buyouts to public markets. The firm has deep domain expertise in the areas of software, defense technologies, cyber, government & business services, and technology-enabled consumer services.
For more information, please visit www.washingtonharbour.com
