Defense

FR Capital has acquired Fregata Systems, LLC, a Saint Louis, Missouri-based provider of innovative C5ISR technologies solving vital needs of the defense and intelligence communities. Fregata’s capabilities include multi-level secure cloud applications, communications & networking and UAV related services which enable the warfighter to access advanced intelligence architectures.

Mike Twyman will become CEO of Fregata Systems. He previously led Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems Division and was the President of Cubic Mission Solutions C5ISR business. The acquisition of Fregata represents the initiation of FR Capital’s focused investment in the Aerospace & Defense industry and the firm plans to make several strategic acquisitions in the C5ISR area over the next 36 months.

Richard Keller, Managing Partner of Rotor Capital, stated: “Fregata is a nimble, innovative company with an impressive pedigree of success. We plan to build upon its strong foundation to create a market leading company in the C5ISR sector. Given persistent tense and uncertain geopolitical realities, investments like this can protect our warfighters and will enable the U.S. to keep pace with the near peer threats facing our nation. Fregata provides the best available solutions for our soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and guardians.”

KAL Capital acted as a sell-side advisor to Fregata Systems.