What Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC does

Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC is a privately held U.S. federal government technology contractor headquartered in McLean, Virginia with an engineering and research center in Blacksburg, Virginia. Founded in the late 1990s and acquired in 2006 by Pallabi Saboo, Jai Saboo, and Dr. Marc Abrams, the company delivers Agile and DevSecOps software development, systems modernization, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and cloud and data services to U.S. federal civilian and defense agencies including DoD, IRS, VA, DHS, USDA, HHS, Treasury, Commerce, State, NASA, and DARPA. Harmonia holds HUBZone small disadvantaged woman-owned certification and operates as a prime contractor on key federal vehicles including GSA Schedule 70, Seaport-e, and the IRS Enterprise Systems Testing BPA, which carries potential value of $180 million over five years.

The company's technical core is a proprietary, trademarked suite of development and modernization tools, headlined by LiquidApps (visual UI design and code generation for Java, C++, HTML), Rise (Eclipse IDE plug-in for Fortran, Ada, and C/C++ legacy modernization), and supporting tools LiquidKnowledge, LiquidLegacy, uVisualize, and xScenario. Several tools originated from SBIR-funded R&D with the Navy, Army, and Air Force and have been deployed on programs including the DDG 1000 destroyer and Army battle command systems. Harmonia also offers multi-dimensional application vetting and cybersecurity services built around a dozen or more static, dynamic, and network analysis tools.

Revenue is earned primarily through time-and-materials and fixed-price federal contracts awarded under competitive procurement and BPA vehicles; pricing is not publicly disclosed. In September 2024, Madison Dearborn Partners completed a strategic growth investment intended to fund organic expansion and M&A, with new CEO Damon Griggs and a largely refreshed executive team installed to execute on a stated $1 billion platform goal. Maveris, an elite cybersecurity company, was added as the first wholly owned subsidiary in January 2025.

Name

Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC

Legal name

Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC

Website

https://harmonia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Harmonia Holdings Group is a privately held U.S. federal government technology contractor providing Agile/DevSecOps software development, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and cloud modernization services to defense and civilian agencies, supported by a proprietary development tool suite and PE-backed by Madison Dearborn Partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal Government IT Services and Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC) (HDABAHAI)

Keywords

• Federal government IT services
• Legacy code modernization
• Government cybersecurity services
• Cloud infrastructure services
• AI/ML data analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Technology Contracts: Harmonia generates revenue primarily through awarded government contracts and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) with U.S. federal agencies. Revenue is earned on a time-and-materials or fixed-price basis for software development, modernization, cybersecurity, AI/ML, and cloud services. Contract vehicles include GSA Schedule 70 IT Services, Seaport-e (Navy/Marine Corps), and the IRS Enterprise Systems Testing BPA.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Harmonia Holdings Group is a U.S. Federal Government technology contractor that provides Agile and DevSecOps software development, systems modernization, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and cloud modernization services to defense and civilian agencies. The company also develops and licenses a proprietary suite of tools (LiquidApps®, Rise™, LiquidKnowledge™, LiquidLegacy™, uVisualize™, xScenario™, SPAA) that automate application design, code generation, legacy migration, usability testing, and software risk assessment.

Product overview

Harmonia Holdings Group provides a unified portfolio of technology solutions for the U.S. Federal Government combining proprietary software products and professional services. The core product suite includes LiquidApps® for visual application development, Rise™ for modern IDE functionality, and specialized tools (LiquidKnowledge™, LiquidLegacy™, uVisualize™, xScenario™) for code generation, legacy modernization, visualization, and scenario simulation. Services span AI/Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud & Infrastructure, and IT Modernization using Agile and DevSecOps approaches. In January 2025, Harmonia acquired Maveris, an elite cybersecurity company providing threat hunting, threat intelligence, and incident response services, expanding the company's cybersecurity portfolio and VA customer relationships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LiquidApps: Suite of development tools that enables subject matter experts to design/compose user interfaces and empowers domain experts to design UI and application behavior without writing code
• LiquidKnowledge
• LiquidLegacy
• uVisualize
• xScenario
• Rise

Products and services

• LiquidApps® Visual application development suite that empowers domain experts to design and compose warfighter-centered applications without writing code. Provides a visual catalog of reusable parts and services, automatically generates code for Java, C++, and HTML, synchronizes engineering artifacts from tools like Rational (UML), DOORS (requirements), and Visio (business process diagrams), and can generate and execute testware.
• Rise™ Eclipse Integrated Development Environment (IDE) plug-in providing rich functionality for Fortran development, helping developers increase productivity and bringing older programming languages up to modern IDE standards. Implemented in additional versions for Ada and C/C++.
• LiquidKnowledge™ Generates and synchronizes SCORM/S1000D training and technical documentation corresponding to applications designed in LiquidApps, automatically updating documentation with new screenshots when user interfaces change.
• LiquidLegacy™ Facilitates analysis of Ada, C, C++, and Java legacy code to assist with migration to Service-Oriented Architecture and replacement of legacy user interfaces with new interfaces.
• uVisualize™ Provides visualization methods of code structure and project management data from bug tracking to change logs, creating composite pictures and animations showing software project progress with indicators of risk and quality.
• xScenario™ Open, XML-compliant scenario representation language used to animate application user interfaces for usability testing and drive simulations for training. Compatible with JSAF and other SAFs.
• SPAA (Software Priority Assurance Assessment) Tool enabling rapid risk assessment of commercial software used in weapon systems for the Air Force. Prioritizes risk and generates certification documentation with reduced time and effort for Certification and Accreditation processes.
• Cybersecurity Services Security services including secure coding techniques, multi-dimensional code analysis for vulnerabilities, continuous monitoring, incident response, forensic investigation, and Identity/Credential/Access Management (ICAM) implementation with two-factor authentication and single sign-on.
• AI/Data Science Services Solutions leveraging AI and machine learning for federal government customers, including data analytics, predictive modeling, and advanced data science capabilities to help agencies harness the power of data for mission success.
• Cloud and Infrastructure Services Cloud modernization and infrastructure solutions to help federal agencies modernize their technology environments and optimize cloud deployment.
• IT Modernization Services Modernization of government customers' software and systems using Agile and DevSecOps approaches, supporting the advancement of AI/ML, cybersecurity, data, and cloud capabilities.
• Maveris Cybersecurity Services Elite cybersecurity services providing cyber threat hunting, threat intelligence, incident response, adversarial emulation, and high value asset assessments, with deep customer relationships across the Department of Veterans Affairs. Offered as Harmonia's wholly owned subsidiary.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40-60% reduction in HCI development costs for Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MaveriscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2025Maveris, an elite cybersecurity company, was added as a wholly owned subsidiary of Harmonia in January 2025 — the first acquisition following MDP's investment. Maveris brings cyber threat hunting, threat intelligence, incident response, adversarial emulation, and high-value asset assessment capabilities, plus deep relationships throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs. Led by Brian Heder (EVP Strategy) and Casey Woodyard (EVP Operations).
• Reservoir LabsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2011Harmonia partnered with Reservoir Labs to create the SPAA (Software Priority Assurance Assessment) tool for the U.S. Air Force, enabling rapid risk assessment of commercial software in weapon systems. The collaboration leveraged prior joint work on automating software assurance assessment for the Joint Tactical Radio Systems (JTRS) community.
• Prof. Naren Ramakrishnan, Virginia TechminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2010Harmonia collaborated with Prof. Naren Ramakrishnan of Virginia Tech on a Phase I causal data mining research project for the U.S. Army. The project created a tool to identify causal relationships from large datasets, combining automated and human-guided data mining methods for applications including condition-based maintenance and intelligence data pattern analysis.
• Iona Moon, LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 31 March 2008Iona Moon, a NAVAIR-based consulting firm, entered an agreement with Harmonia to support Harmonia's pursuit of a Seaport-e prime contract to provide software development and engineering services to Navy commands. Iona Moon served as a channel partner for business development support in the DoD market.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ICF International: Mid-to-large federal digital services and consulting firm with similar DNA to Harmonia — combined technology services and advisory work across federal civilian, defense, health, and energy. Sudhakar Kesavan (now Harmonia board member) is the former ICF CEO, signaling close strategic kinship.
• Halfaker and Associates: Mid-sized federal IT services firm specializing in digital solutions, data analytics, and cyber for VA, DoD, and civilian agencies. Acquired by SAIC in 2021; highly comparable in size, federal civilian/defense mix, and VA-centric relationships.
• Dovel Technologies: Predecessor-style peer — federal IT services firm that scaled rapidly and was sold. Harmonia's CEO Damon Griggs and CGO David Martens led Dovel's growth before its sale, making this a direct cultural and operating-model comp.
• Guidehouse: Management and technology consulting firm serving federal civilian, defense, and health agencies, with deep AI/data, financial services, and federal health practices. Multiple Harmonia executives (Griggs, Fontecilla, Martens, Cristillo) came from Guidehouse, making it a near-direct comp on services mix.

Broad incumbents

• CACI International: Federal IT and national security services prime with strong presence in signals/cyber intelligence and DoD software modernization. Comparable to Harmonia on federal IT modernization and cybersecurity delivery.
• SAIC: Major federal IT services prime focused on defense, intelligence, and civilian agency modernization, including systems integration, cybersecurity, and cloud. Highly comparable to Harmonia's IT modernization, Agile/DevSecOps, and federal civilian portfolio.
• Maximus: Federal services contractor with concentration in citizen services, digital modernization, and program operations for civilian agencies. Comparable to Harmonia on IRS-adjacent and federal civilian IT services work.
• Leidos: Large federal IT, engineering, and science contractor with deep DoD and civilian relationships. Directly comparable on IT modernization, data analytics/AI, and cybersecurity services for agencies like DoD, IRS, DHS, and HHS.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Largest pure-play federal IT and consulting prime, serving DoD, civilian, and intelligence agencies with digital transformation, AI, cybersecurity, and cloud. Comparable to Harmonia in core service lines (AI/ML, cyber, cloud, data) and federal buyer relationships, though vastly larger and publicly traded.
• ManTech International: Federal IT and technical services firm focused on defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies, with strong cybersecurity and systems modernization practices. Comparable on services portfolio and customer overlap (DoD, intelligence community).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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