Harmonia Holdings Group Adds Maveris to Portfolio Strengthening Cybersecurity Capabilities
Addition is first to the Harmonia platform following investment from Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC
McLean, VA, January 29, 2025 – Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC (“Harmonia” or the “Company”), a provider of innovative technology solutions to the U.S. Federal Government, today announced the addition of Maveris as a wholly owned subsidiary. Maveris will strengthen the Company’s cybersecurity capabilities and introduce new customers that are key to Harmonia’s strategy, including deep relationships throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Maveris is an elite cybersecurity company committed to helping Federal agencies create secure digital solutions to accelerate their mission. They have an impeccable reputation for delivering a broad range of capabilities, including cyber threat hunting, threat intelligence, and incident response, as well as adversarial emulation and high value asset assessments.
“Harmonia and Maveris fit together perfectly given our complementary capabilities and aligned culture, and this strategic combination is a huge step in our growth journey,” stated Damon Griggs, CEO and Chairman of Harmonia. “I am so excited to bring our teams together to develop new, innovative solutions and solve the most complex challenges facing our customers.”
Harmonia delivers advanced technologies to harness the power of data to ensure mission success. The Company utilizes Agile and DevSecOps approaches for the modernization of systems and software as well as the advancement of AI and machine learning, cybersecurity, data, and cloud modernization capabilities. Harmonia has achieved strong growth over the past two decades by consistently investing in innovation and talent.
In September 2024, Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP) made a significant strategic investment in Harmonia to provide funding to accelerate its organic growth strategy and to pursue mergers and acquisitions to expand its capability set and capacity to help government agencies serve their constituents more effectively and efficiently.
The Maveris business will continue to be led by Brian Heder and Casey Woodyard as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Executive Vice President, Operations respectively.
“We are thrilled to be joining the Harmonia platform and to help drive the next phase of growth together,” said Heder. “This relationship allows us to accelerate growth and strengthens our ability to bring the highest quality solutions to our customers.”
“Our shared focus on innovation, customer success, and employee growth provides us the extraordinary opportunity to make an even greater impact across the federal government,” Woodyard added. “This partnership will unlock incredible possibilities for our entire team.”
Alston & Bird LLP and Jenner & Block LLP provided legal counsel to Harmonia. KippsDeSanto & Co. served as financial advisor and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP provided legal counsel to Maveris.
Financial terms of the investment were not disclosed.
About Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC
Harmonia delivers powerful advanced technologies to help federal government clients harness the power of data to ensure mission success. Harmonia’s growth has been fueled by a skilled, technical employee base that delivers differentiated solutions for AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Cloud Optimization, and Data Science and Analytics. Harmonia proudly supports a diverse federal customer base including DHS, USDA, USCB, FDIC, and DoD through a portfolio of best-in-class contract vehicles and established network of partners. For more information, please visit www.harmonia.com/.
About Maveris
Maveris is a cybersecurity company committed to helping Federal agencies create secure digital solutions to accelerate their mission. Their capabilities include cybersecurity, digital solutions, software development, and infrastructure modernization. Maveris harnesses an impeccable reputation for quality solution delivery and deep expertise to proudly serve its customers. For more information, please visit https://maveris.com/.
About Madison Dearborn Partners
Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC (“MDP”) is a leading private equity investment firm based in Chicago. Since MDP’s formation in 1992, the firm has raised aggregate capital of more than $31 billion and has completed over 160 platform investments. MDP invests across four dedicated industry verticals, including basic industries, financial services, health care, and technology & government. For more information, please visit www.mdcp.com.