By Light acquires Dignitas Technologies

● STRATEGIC | GOVTECH

FEBRUARY 10, 2026

By Light (Sagewind Capital LLC) acquires Dignitas Technologies

TARGET

Develops architecture-centric modeling, simulation, and training software and mission rehearsal applications for U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps customers.

Ownership	Founder-owned
Capital raised	$1M
Headcount	201-500 FTEs
Headquarters	Orlando, Florida
Leadership	Elizabeth Burch, President, CEO
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

By Light

Provides modeling, simulation, cyber, and IT solutions primarily to the U.S. Department of Defense, veterans affairs, DISA, and the intelligence community.

Ownership	PE-backed
Parent	Sagewind Capital LLC
Investors	—
Headcount	1,001-5,000 FTEs
Headquarters	McLean, Virginia
Buy-side advisor	—

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By Light -> Dignitas Technologies  (2026-09-11)
strategic_acquisition | GovTech | announced
Target: Develops architecture-centric modeling, simulation, and training software and mission rehearsal applications for U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps customers.
Website: dignitastechnologies.com | Buyer site: bylight.com
HQ: Orlando, Florida | Ownership: founder-owned | Buyer sponsor: Sagewind Capital LLC | Buyer ownership: pe-backed
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