[June 08, 2026]

JP Donovan Announces Strategic Investment From Godspeed Capital

JP Donovan (the "Company"), a leading provider of space infrastructure, fabrication, precision machining, and mission-critical support solutions for government and commercial space customers, today announced that it has received a strategic investment from Godspeed Capital Management LP ("Godspeed"), a lower middle-market Defense & Government services, solutions, and technology-focused private equity firm. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Headquartered in Rockledge, Florida, JP Donovan is a leading provider of specialized infrastructure construction, engineering, fabrication, and manufacturing solutions supporting some of the nation's most important space and defense programs. Through its in-house AISC and AS9100-certified fabrication and precision machining operations, the Company offers customers a vertically integrated solution that enhances mission assurance, reduces execution risk, and improves schedule certainty across complex, high-consequence programs. For over three decades, the Company has partnered with leading government organizations including NASA and the U.S. Department of War to deliver the infrastructure, systems, and technical capabilities required to support launch operations, exploration initiatives, and national security missions. JP Donovan has played a critical role in supporting NASA's Artemis program and strategic initiatives across Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Godspeed will partner closely with JP Donovan to build a leading platform in the space and defense infrastructure market, combining integrated infrastructure delivery capabilities with advanced fabrication and precision machining expertise. Together, the organizations will invest in enhanced capabilities and pursue strategic growth opportunities to support the growing demand for launch infrastructure, ground systems, mission support, advanced fabrication, and other mission-critical government and commercial space activities. John Donovan will continue to support JP Donovan as VicePresident and Chief Construction Officer and retain significant ownership in the Company alongside Godspeed. William "Bill" Deane will continue as Chief Executive Officer, leading the Company's strategy and growth initiatives.

"The entire team at JP Donovan is excited to partner with Godspeed as we enter our next phase of growth," said John Donovan, Founder of JP Donovan. "Over the past 30 years, we have built a reputation for solving complex challenges and delivering critical solutions that support some of the nation's most important space and defense missions. With Godspeed's support, we will continue investing in our people, capabilities, and infrastructure while expanding our ability to serve customers across the rapidly evolving space and national security landscape."

"We are proud to partner with JP Donovan, a company that has established itself as a trusted partner to the most integral organizations within the space and defense ecosystem," said Douglas T. Lake, Jr., Founder and Managing Partner of Godspeed. "The Company's unique combination of infrastructure expertise, fabrication capabilities, technical talent, and deep customer relationships creates a highly differentiated platform positioned to benefit from long-term growth across government and commercial space markets."

"Our investment in JP Donovan reflects our conviction in the critical role infrastructure, fabrication, and mission-enabling capabilities will play in supporting the next generation of space exploration, launch operations, and national security programs," added Cameron Terry, Partner at Godspeed. "JP Donovan is well-positioned to serve as a foundational and differentiated platform in a market benefiting from powerful secular tailwinds, and we look forward to supporting the Company as it continues to scale its presence nationwide."

JP Donovan represents Godspeed's fourteenth platform investment since the firm's inception in 2021. The Company marks the second platform in Godspeed's portfolio focused on supporting the U.S. commercial and government space programs.

About JP Donovan
Headquartered in Rockledge, Florida, JP Donovan is a third-generation general contracting and precision fabrication firm specializing in space infrastructure, heavy civil, and design-build construction. With over 30 years of experience, JP Donovan delivers complex construction, engineering, fabrication, and precision machining solutions for NASA, the Department of War, and commercial space customers. The Company's integrated self-perform model and in-house, AISC and AS9100-certified fabrication and precision machining capabilities enable disciplined execution, risk reduction, and increased schedule reliability for mission-critical project delivery. For more information, please visit www.jpdonovan.com.

About Godspeed Capital Partners
Godspeed Capital is a lower middle-market Defense & Government services, solutions, and technology-focused private equity firm that invests alongside forward-thinking management teams that seek an experienced and innovative investment partner with unique sector expertise, operational insight, and flexible capital for growth. While a typical investment will involve companies generating approximately $3 million to $30 million of EBITDA, Godspeed Capital has significant support to complete larger transactions through strategic co-invest relationships. The firm focuses on control buyouts, buy-and-builds, corporate carve-outs, and special situations. For more information, please visit the Godspeed Capital website at www.godspeed.com.

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