BlackArch Partners was retained by founder Erik Prince to advise on the sale of the company. This was the second transaction executed by BlackArch co-founder Gordie Vap on behalf of Mr. Prince in 2010.
Led by practice head Gordie Vap, BlackArch Partners conducted a targeted marketing process in which a broad range of potential financial and strategic investors contacted reviewed the marketing materials. The BlackArch team successfully highlighted the government’s ongoing need for private contractors and Xe’s ability to coordinate mission-critical operations in challenging environments.
BlackArch hosted multiple management meetings and received interest from financial and strategic buyers. The company was sold to Forté Capital Advisors and Manhattan Partners.