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Earlier this week, Brandon Levitan, MDP’s Co-Head of Technology & Government, participated in the National Security Space Association (NSSA)’s 2026 Space Investors Forum in Arlington, Virginia.   Brandon joined fellow panelists for a discussion on investment trends, innovation, and the evolving role of private capital in the national security space ecosystem. We appreciate the thoughtful dialogue and perspectives shared throughout the discussion.   Thank you to National Security Space Association (NSSA) for hosting and to our fellow panelists for an engaging conversation.

We are pleased to announce that Alex Fisher and Brandon Levitan have been promoted to Co-Heads of MDP’s Technology & Government team. Brandon and Alex have been with the Firm for over twelve years and have been integral to the success of our Technology & Government team. Both have proven to be great investors, as well as excellent and trusted partners to our management teams. We look forward to seeing them build on their success as leaders of this group. Please join us in congratulating them on this milestone event!

Last week, Josh Damon, Managing Director and Head of Portfolio Resources, participated in the “Evolving the OP Role: From Fixer to Strategic Growth Architect” panel at the LPGP Connect 2nd Annual Operating Partners Summit in New York.   The discussion focused on changes to measurement and priorities of Operating Partners, the evolving role of technology and AI in facilitating growth, and the current needs of portfolio company leaders.   Thank you to LPGP Connect and the fellow panelists for a thoughtful discussion.

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Last month, Elizabeth Q. Betten, Partner and Co-Head of Healthcare and Karishma Ahuja, Vice President, joined the With Intelligence Women in PE Summit to discuss workforce as a value creation lever.   At MDP, we see a clear opportunity to link job quality and culture to operational and financial performance – bringing greater rigor, data, and consistency to how the workforce drives outcomes. As AI reshapes operating models, the focus is not just on efficiency, but on building stronger, higher-performing teams.   Thank you to With Intelligence and our fellow panelists for the thoughtful discussion.

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Congratulations to our portfolio company AEVEX on its successful IPO and debut on the NYSE.   As a provider of advanced autonomous systems, this milestone reflects the company’s growth and its role in delivering mission-critical technologies across a range of defense and intelligence applications.   MDP partnered with AEVEX in 2020 and has since supported the business in advancing its technology, expanding production capacity, and scaling its operations. During this time, the company has grown revenue, increased its facilities footprint, and expanded its pipeline of contracted and identified opportunities.   We look forward to supporting AEVEX in its next phase as a public company.   Matt Norton Brandon Levitan Benjamin Spacapan

In EY’s recent Private Equity Portco Speed Round, Alex Fisher, Managing Director, shared perspectives on what it takes to drive performance across portfolio companies today in partnership with founders and management teams. In addition to operational execution and technology enablement, the conversation underscored the importance of adaptability, self-awareness, and a strong focus on people – both in how teams operate and how leaders navigate change.   Thank you to EY for convening the discussion.   Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gmcy9cMw

In a conversation at Nasdaq’s Times Square headquarters, Matt Norton, MDP’s Head of Technology & Government, discussed why now is a pivotal moment for innovation in the national security industry. Topics included critical investment themes, AI’s impact on defense technology and the various ways MDP partners with founders and management teams. Watch the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/g9E9-Eke

At the Miami Space Summit, Matt Norton, MDP’s Head of Technology & Government, joined other industry leaders for a timely discussion on “Investing in Infrastructure Beyond Earth”.   The session explored how capital formation, policy alignment, and infrastructure investment will underpin the commercialization of space – and what that means for long-term investors.   Thank you to the Miami Space Summit team and our fellow panelists for a thoughtful and engaging discussion.