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MetroStar Systems
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MetroStar Systems, LLC
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metrostarsystems.com
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Private
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1999
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MetroStar Systems, LLC is a private digital services and management consulting firm headquartered in Northern Virginia (Reston), founded in 1999 by Ali Reza Manouchehri while he was a student at George Mason University. The company delivers AI-enabled digital transformation and IT services to U.S. Defense, National Security, and Federal Civilian agencies through three core business units — National Security, Defense, and Federal Civilian — with a stated focus on defense and intelligence modernization. Its service portfolio spans four practice areas: Artificial Intelligence (advanced analytics and generative AI), Digital Experience (Human-Centered Design), Application Modernization (DevSecOps), and Enterprise IT Services. Named product assets include Mira (an AI career assistant on its job site), a portfolio of generative AI and AI-agent solution accelerators, open-source design systems, and a lightweight license-free government-built data platform deployed with the U.S. Air Force.

MetroStar generates revenue through professional services and managed services delivered under federal contract vehicles to agencies including DIA, CDAO, USMC, USAF, Army, Navy, DHS, DOJ, DOS, GSA, USDA, Commerce, Census, and INTERPOL. Pricing is determined via federal procurement and is not publicly disclosed. The company's go-to-market is enterprise field sales into government buyers with extended procurement cycles, supported by content marketing, case studies, earned media in defense publications, and an active LinkedIn presence.

In November 2025, Veritas Capital acquired MetroStar through its Vantage Fund (part of Fund IX, which reached $15.3 billion in capital commitments) as the foundation for an AI-enabled digital transformation platform serving defense and national security, positioning MetroStar as a portfolio company with access to substantial growth capital. The company's current headcount is in the 251-500 range, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

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MetroStar Systems is a private, Virginia-based digital services firm founded in 1999 that delivers AI-enabled digital transformation, application modernization, and enterprise IT services to U.S. Defense, National Security, and Federal Civilian agencies, now operating as a Veritas Capital portfolio company.

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Operating
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251–500
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HeadquartersReston, United States
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Reston
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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Keyword5 values
federal IT services, digital transformation consulting, government AI solutions, application modernization services, defense technology services
Industry1 code
1Technical Enablement & Adoption Services (Change Management, Adoption, Champions)
CodeBPAEANACPrimaryYes
NAICS code1 code
  • Computer Systems Design and Related Services54151
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design7373
Product category
Government IT Services
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Digital Transformation Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Provides AI-enabled digital transformation services and software to U.S. Defense and National Security communities, including application modernization, enterprise IT services, and digital experience solutions through government contract vehicles

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2Government IT Services
TypeManaged Services
Description

Delivers IT services including advanced organizational hardware, networks, systems, and services to enable modern federal workforce

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Marketing channels6 records

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Distribution channels2 records

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Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
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Services
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MetroStar Systems is an AI-enabled digital transformation services and software provider that delivers application modernization, enterprise IT, digital experience, and AI/analytics capabilities to U.S. defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. The company sells professional services through federal contract vehicles alongside solution accelerators including generative AI products, open-source design systems, and a lightweight government-built data platform.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • AI-enabled data platform reduces time to insights and decision-making for Air Force data operations
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

MetroStar offers a portfolio of digital transformation and IT services focused on government missions. Their core offerings include four main service areas: Artificial Intelligence (leveraging advanced analytics and AI integration), Digital Experience (Human-Centered Design), Application Modernization (DevSecOps), and Enterprise IT Services. Their product portfolio includes solution accelerators built for speed and operational impact, including generative AI products, open-source design systems, and Mira, an AI-powered career guidance assistant. The company serves National Security, Defense, and Federal Civilian sectors through three focused business units.

Scale indicator2 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1George Mason University
Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-10-01
Description

Multi-year partnership between George Mason University and MetroStar to provide students with job and internship opportunities. MetroStar's cofounders are George Mason graduates, making this a natural partnership. CEO Ali Reza Manouchehri served as Winter Commencement Speaker in December 2025.

Recent move6 records

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Expansion highlight6 records

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Peers10 records
1ManTech International
TypeDirect peer
Description

Defense and intelligence IT services firm (now part of CACI) with strong focus on defense intelligence and federal civilian modernization; very comparable customer set and service profile to MetroStar.

2Maximus
TypeDirect peer
Description

Federal IT services provider focused on civilian agencies and digital modernization programs; comparable in enterprise IT services delivery to federal civilian clients including health and human services.

3Booz Allen Hamilton
TypeDirect peer
Description

Largest pure-play federal IT and management consulting firm; deeply embedded across DoD, intelligence community, and federal civilian with overlapping AI, digital transformation, and modernization offerings for the same federal customer base.

4Peraton
TypeDirect peer
Description

Federal IT and mission services provider owned by Veritas Capital, serving intelligence, defense, and civilian agencies; sibling-platform overlap and direct competitor on federal AI and digital transformation pursuits.

5CACI International
TypeDirect peer
Description

Federal IT and engineering services provider with deep intelligence community and DoD presence; competes in enterprise IT, digital modernization, and signals/intelligence work alongside MetroStar.

6SAIC
TypeDirect peer
Description

Federal IT services and solutions integrator serving defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies with comparable offerings in digital transformation, cloud, and AI; significant overlap with MetroStar's Defense and National Security segments.

7Leidos
TypeDirect peer
Description

Major defense and federal IT services prime delivering AI/ML, digital modernization, and enterprise IT across DoD, intelligence, and civilian agencies; competes directly with MetroStar for AI integration and application modernization task orders.

8Arcfield
TypeDirect peer
Description

Veritas Capital portfolio company focused on defense and intelligence engineering and digital services; sibling company under the same PE sponsor with overlapping defense and intelligence customer base.

9Deloitte Federal
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large professional services firm with a federal practice delivering digital transformation, AI, and cybersecurity services to defense and civilian agencies; broader portfolio but overlapping offerings in the same customer base.

10ICF International
TypeDirect peer
Description

Professional services firm with significant federal civilian and defense digital transformation practices; comparable scope in IT modernization, analytics, and digital experience for government clients.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Named customers15 records

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Segment3 records

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
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AI capability5 records

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Feature5 records

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Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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MetroStar Systems

Government IT Servicesmetrostarsystems.com

MetroStar Systems is a private, Virginia-based digital services firm founded in 1999 that delivers AI-enabled digital transformation, application modernization, and enterprise IT services to U.S. Defense, National Security, and Federal Civilian agencies, now operating as a Veritas Capital portfolio company.

What MetroStar Systems does

MetroStar Systems, LLC is a private digital services and management consulting firm headquartered in Northern Virginia (Reston), founded in 1999 by Ali Reza Manouchehri while he was a student at George Mason University. The company delivers AI-enabled digital transformation and IT services to U.S. Defense, National Security, and Federal Civilian agencies through three core business units — National Security, Defense, and Federal Civilian — with a stated focus on defense and intelligence modernization. Its service portfolio spans four practice areas: Artificial Intelligence (advanced analytics and generative AI), Digital Experience (Human-Centered Design), Application Modernization (DevSecOps), and Enterprise IT Services. Named product assets include Mira (an AI career assistant on its job site), a portfolio of generative AI and AI-agent solution accelerators, open-source design systems, and a lightweight license-free government-built data platform deployed with the U.S. Air Force.

MetroStar generates revenue through professional services and managed services delivered under federal contract vehicles to agencies including DIA, CDAO, USMC, USAF, Army, Navy, DHS, DOJ, DOS, GSA, USDA, Commerce, Census, and INTERPOL. Pricing is determined via federal procurement and is not publicly disclosed. The company's go-to-market is enterprise field sales into government buyers with extended procurement cycles, supported by content marketing, case studies, earned media in defense publications, and an active LinkedIn presence.

In November 2025, Veritas Capital acquired MetroStar through its Vantage Fund (part of Fund IX, which reached $15.3 billion in capital commitments) as the foundation for an AI-enabled digital transformation platform serving defense and national security, positioning MetroStar as a portfolio company with access to substantial growth capital. The company's current headcount is in the 251-500 range, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

MetroStar Systems firmographics

Firmographics
Name
MetroStar Systems
Legal name
MetroStar Systems, LLC
Website
https://metrostarsystems.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1999
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
251–500 employees
Short description
MetroStar Systems is a private, Virginia-based digital services firm founded in 1999 that delivers AI-enabled digital transformation, application modernization, and enterprise IT services to U.S. Defense, National Security, and Federal Civilian agencies, now operating as a Veritas Capital portfolio company.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

MetroStar Systems industry classification

Industry
Product category
Government IT Services
NAICS
Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)
SIC
Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
akta.pro primary industry
Technical Enablement & Adoption Services (Change Management, Adoption, Champions) (BPAEANAC)

Keywords

  • Federal IT services
  • Digital transformation consulting
  • Government AI solutions
  • Application modernization services
  • Defense technology services

Where MetroStar Systems is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Reston
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

MetroStar Systems business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Digital Transformation Services: Provides AI-enabled digital transformation services and software to U.S. Defense and National Security communities, including application modernization, enterprise IT services, and digital experience solutions through government contract vehicles
  2. Government IT Services: Delivers IT services including advanced organizational hardware, networks, systems, and services to enable modern federal workforce

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

MetroStar Systems product offering

Product offering

Core offering

MetroStar Systems is an AI-enabled digital transformation services and software provider that delivers application modernization, enterprise IT, digital experience, and AI/analytics capabilities to U.S. defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. The company sells professional services through federal contract vehicles alongside solution accelerators including generative AI products, open-source design systems, and a lightweight government-built data platform.

Product overview

MetroStar offers a portfolio of digital transformation and IT services focused on government missions. Their core offerings include four main service areas: Artificial Intelligence (leveraging advanced analytics and AI integration), Digital Experience (Human-Centered Design), Application Modernization (DevSecOps), and Enterprise IT Services. Their product portfolio includes solution accelerators built for speed and operational impact, including generative AI products, open-source design systems, and Mira, an AI-powered career guidance assistant. The company serves National Security, Defense, and Federal Civilian sectors through three focused business units.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

  • AI-enabled data platform reduces time to insights and decision-making for Air Force data operations
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use MetroStar Systems

Customer profile

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

MetroStar Systems technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

MetroStar Systems partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • George Mason UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Multi-year partnership between George Mason University and MetroStar to provide students with job and internship opportunities. MetroStar's cofounders are George Mason graduates, making this a natural partnership. CEO Ali Reza Manouchehri served as Winter Commencement Speaker in December 2025.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

MetroStar Systems competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • ManTech International: Defense and intelligence IT services firm (now part of CACI) with strong focus on defense intelligence and federal civilian modernization; very comparable customer set and service profile to MetroStar.
  • Maximus: Federal IT services provider focused on civilian agencies and digital modernization programs; comparable in enterprise IT services delivery to federal civilian clients including health and human services.
  • Booz Allen Hamilton: Largest pure-play federal IT and management consulting firm; deeply embedded across DoD, intelligence community, and federal civilian with overlapping AI, digital transformation, and modernization offerings for the same federal customer base.
  • Peraton: Federal IT and mission services provider owned by Veritas Capital, serving intelligence, defense, and civilian agencies; sibling-platform overlap and direct competitor on federal AI and digital transformation pursuits.
  • CACI International: Federal IT and engineering services provider with deep intelligence community and DoD presence; competes in enterprise IT, digital modernization, and signals/intelligence work alongside MetroStar.
  • SAIC: Federal IT services and solutions integrator serving defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies with comparable offerings in digital transformation, cloud, and AI; significant overlap with MetroStar's Defense and National Security segments.
  • Leidos: Major defense and federal IT services prime delivering AI/ML, digital modernization, and enterprise IT across DoD, intelligence, and civilian agencies; competes directly with MetroStar for AI integration and application modernization task orders.
  • Arcfield: Veritas Capital portfolio company focused on defense and intelligence engineering and digital services; sibling company under the same PE sponsor with overlapping defense and intelligence customer base.
  • ICF International: Professional services firm with significant federal civilian and defense digital transformation practices; comparable scope in IT modernization, analytics, and digital experience for government clients.

Broad incumbents

  • Deloitte Federal: Large professional services firm with a federal practice delivering digital transformation, AI, and cybersecurity services to defense and civilian agencies; broader portfolio but overlapping offerings in the same customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

MetroStar Systems social profiles

Digital presence

MetroStar Systems financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

MetroStar Systems leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

MetroStar Systems funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

MetroStar Systems M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about MetroStar Systems

What does MetroStar Systems do?

MetroStar Systems is an AI-enabled digital transformation services and software provider that delivers application modernization, enterprise IT, digital experience, and AI/analytics capabilities to U.S. defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. The company sells professional services through federal contract vehicles alongside solution accelerators including generative AI products, open-source design systems, and a lightweight government-built data platform.

Is MetroStar Systems a public or private company?

MetroStar Systems is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.

When was MetroStar Systems founded?

MetroStar Systems was founded in 1999. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is MetroStar Systems based?

MetroStar Systems is headquartered in Reston, United States, in the North America region.

How does MetroStar Systems make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Digital Transformation Services are the primary driver. The others are government IT Services.

Who are MetroStar Systems's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are ManTech International, Maximus, Booz Allen Hamilton, Peraton, CACI International, SAIC, Leidos, Arcfield and ICF International. Deloitte Federal is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does MetroStar Systems have an API?

No public API is recorded for MetroStar Systems.

What industry is MetroStar Systems in?

MetroStar Systems's product category is Government IT Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAEANAC, Technical Enablement & Adoption Services (Change Management, Adoption, Champions). Its NAICS code is 54151 and its SIC code is 7373.

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Washington TechnologyTech, growth and operations leadership moves across the marketMultiple defense and technology firms announced executive hires and promotions, including Dave Mihelcic joining AttackIQ as field CTO, Maurine Fanguy becoming president of Computomic's federal unit, and Justin Jordan as senior vice president of growth at Epirus. Other moves include Patrick Gorman as CTO at Ericsson Federal and Kim Denver as senior vice president of contracts at KBR.Washington TechnologyHow Steampunk's design intelligence focus stood out to MetroStarMetroStar Systems acquired Steampunk on Aug. 4, combining their AI, digital transformation, and user-centered delivery work. The combined company employs about 1,600 people with estimated annual revenue of roughly $500 million. MetroStar CEO Ali Manouchehri highlighted Steampunk's design intelligence framework as a key fit.CostarIT contractor set to relocate Northern Virginia headquarters ahead of mergerMetroStar Systems, a government information technology contractor, is moving its Northern Virginia headquarters to 12010 Sunset Hills Road in Reston, Virginia, according to CoStar. The relocation to a larger space is tied to an upcoming merger expected to support the company's broader national growth plans.Washington TechnologyVeritas to merge Steampunk into MetroStar SystemsVeritas Capital announced Tuesday plans to acquire Steampunk and merge it with MetroStar Systems, an existing portfolio company, combining MetroStar's AI and digital transformation work with Steampunk's user-centered delivery model. Terms were not disclosed; all parties expect closing by the end of the calendar quarter. Steampunk has $205 million in unclassified prime contract obligations, while MetroStar has $52.6 million.MorningstarVeritas Capital Unites Steampunk and MetroStar, Accelerating Mission ImpactVeritas Capital announced that its Vantage Fund affiliates agreed to acquire Steampunk, a federal contracting change agent. The deal will merge Steampunk with MetroStar to form a combined company delivering AI-enabled digital transformation, expected to close in Q3 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.The Defense PostUS Air Force Adds AI Maintenance Assistant at Travis AFBThe US Air Force has selected MetroStar Systems' AI-powered Iris maintenance platform for deployment at Travis Air Force Base to modernize aircraft sustainment and improve maintainer safety. The platform combines generative AI, computer vision, wearable technology, and digital recordkeeping to support maintenance in confined and hazardous aircraft spaces, giving maintainers AI-assisted access to technical procedures, live video streaming to remote experts, and automatic session recording. The deployment represents an expansion of AI integration into military aircraft maintenance operations.Washington TechnologyArmy's $50B MAPS vehicle hit with second protestIntelligence Consulting Enterprise Solutions filed a second protest against the Army's $50B MAPS contract, joining MetroStar Systems. The protest cites lack of transparency, over 200 unanswered industry questions, and no secure mechanism for classified documentation. The GAO must rule by Aug. 13, though proposals are due Friday.Washington TechnologyFirst protest filed against the Army’s troubled MAPS contractMetroStar Systems filed a pre-award protest against the Army's MAPS contract at the Government Accountability Office, with a decision due Aug. 3. The protest concerns lack of transparency and slow responses to bidder questions. The Army may delay proposals as corrective action if it chooses.GovCon WireVeritas to Acquire AI-Enabled Platforms Provider MetroStarVeritas Capital announced that its Vantage Fund affiliates have agreed to acquire MetroStar Systems, an AI-enabled digital transformation services provider, for an undisclosed sum. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions. This acquisition aims to scale MetroStar's capabilities in delivering AI tools to U.S. Department of Defense and intelligence community agencies.Washington TechnologyVeritas Capital to acquire MetroStar SystemsVeritas Capital has agreed to acquire MetroStar Systems, a provider of digital transformation and AI services for government agencies, through its $1.8 billion Vantage Fund. The transaction, which is expected to close before the end of the year, positions MetroStar as a platform company for future investments in the mid-sized government contracting sector. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.