Month: February 2026

RCP Advisors has awarded Sverica Capital (“Sverica”), a private equity firm focused on partnering with founder-led businesses in the lower middle market, its 2025 Deal of the Year Award in connection with the Firm’s stewardship of Coastal Cloud (the “Company”). After reviewing more than 70 realization events across our portfolios, we selected Coastal Cloud not only for the excellent realized outcome, but also for the exceptional sourcing, partnership, and value-creation execution that made this result possible. Sverica’s collaboration with the founders and leadership team at Coastal Cloud offers a compelling illustration of how a small buyout transaction should be executed.

San Francisco, CA – February 17, 2026 – Sverica Capital Management LP (“Sverica”) announced today that its Fund V portfolio company Defy Security, LLC (“Defy” or the “Company”), has entered into a definitive agreement to be sold to Booz Allen Hamilton(“Booz Allen”). This marks the culmination of a five-year successful partnership with Defy, during which the Company tripled in size while maintaining its strong profitability profile and solidified its position as a leading provider of end-to-end cybersecurity solutions.  The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of the Company’s fiscal year 2026 and is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Defy was founded by Justin Domachowski in 2017 with the goal of changing the cybersecurity buying experience by delivering high-touch value and service. The Company provides cybersecurity technology products and services to hundreds of enterprise clients and has formed partnerships with 400+ cybersecurity vendors since inception.

Defy has experienced significant growth since Sverica’s initial investment in November 2020. Under Sverica’s ownership, Defy expanded to the West and Central regions of the U.S. while increasing its stronghold in the East, developed a highly scalable talent engine, matured its technical advisory services practice, standardized its go-to-market motion, and made significant investments in the executive team.

Frank Young, Managing Partner at Sverica, said, “As Defy moves on to a new chapter, we reflect with immense pride on the remarkable growth journey over our five-plus year partnership with the Defy team. Justin’s vision and dedication have propelled Defy from a promising regional player to a leading national platform. We’re excited to see Defy continue to thrive, bolstered with the resources and scale of Booz Allen.”

Justin Domachowski, Founder and CEO of Defy, said, “It’s been an incredible journey watching our vision come to life. Over the past five-plus years, our partnership with Sverica has been instrumental in scaling our operations, attracting top talent, and delivering innovative solutions to some of the world’s largest enterprises. I am forever grateful for the amazing team members at Defy and our amazing customers that we get to serve every day.  As we join forces with Booz Allen, I’m thrilled about the opportunities ahead to further empower our customers and teams in this ever-evolving threat landscape.”

“Defy has been relentlessly focused on being a customer-first organization since inception. It’s been amazing to see the growth in the business over the last 5 years with this mission intact, and we’re excited to watch that growth continue under Booz Allen’s ownership. We are proud to have been part of this success story,” said Michael Dougherty, Principal at Sverica.

About Defy Security

Defy is a trusted cybersecurity partner for organizations nationwide, delivering tailored solutions and services that align with business goals and strengthen security posture. With a culture built on commitment, partnership, and measurable outcomes, Defy empowers clients to navigate complex security challenges with confidence. www.defysecurity.com