DC Capital Partners has announced a majority investment in Knexus, a provider of applied artificial intelligence platforms designed to support mission-critical government programs, to support the latter’s growth initiatives.
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What Does Knexus Do?
The private equity investment firm said Monday Knexus is a Vienna, Virginia-based company that supports U.S. defense and civilian agencies by designing, developing and operating enterprise AI systems, including Google-enabled AI platforms.
Established in 2006, Knexus is a Google Public Sector Premier Partner and serves as an implementation partner for Gemini for Government.
“The partnership with DC Capital represents a pivotal milestone for Knexus,” said Knexus CEO Adam Lurie. “Over the last several years, our team has made meaningful progress building a modern applied AI platform purpose-built for government missions. We have had a front row seat to witness how AI can be leveraged for the public good and this partnership with DC Capital will accelerate our ability to scale and put AI Solutions in the hands of our customers.”
In July 2025, Knexus acquired S4, a small business focused on enterprise IT, cybersecurity, intelligence analysis and national security, to expand its proprietary AI technology portfolio.
The company has worked with dozens of U.S. government agencies over the past two decades to deliver customized AI tools designed to address mission-critical challenges. In 2024, Knexus secured a five-year contract from the Defense Logistics Agency to provide generative AI capabilities built on Google Cloud AI models.
What Did DC Capital Leadership Say About the Knexus Investment?
Thomas Campbell, founder and managing partner of DC Capital, said Knexus has developed a differentiated capability at the intersection of AI and mission execution.
“We are excited to partner with the Knexus team to support the next phase of growth through investment in business development, technology, and operations, consistent with DC Capital’s systematic approach to building durable, mission-focused government technology platforms,” Campbell added.
Jerry Chernock, partner at DC Capital, said Knexus’ ability to transition AI from concept to production in high-security environments distinguishes the company.
“The Company’s combination of technical depth, disciplined delivery, and strong customer relationships aligns well with DC Capital’s focus on building scalable, execution-driven platforms and positions Knexus well as AI adoption continues to expand across the federal government,” Chernock noted.
