TechnoMile acquires SIMS Software

● STRATEGIC | GOVTECH

JANUARY 6, 2026

TechnoMile (Capitol Meridian Partners) acquires SIMS Software

TARGET

SIMS Software automates tracking of personnel security clearances, classified information, and facility compliance for government agencies and defense contractors.

Ownership	Founder-owned
Prior owner	K1 Investment Management
Headcount	11-50 FTEs
Headquarters	Carlsbad, California
Leadership	Michael Struttman, CEO
Sell-side advisor	KippsDeSanto & Co. (sell-side, SIMS Software); Baird (sell-side, TechnoMile); William Blair (buy-side, Capitol Meridian Partners)

ACQUIRER

TechnoMile

provides AI-enabled cloud software for government contractors managing the full capture-to-contract lifecycle, including business development, CRM, and contract compliance

Ownership	PE-backed
Parent	Capitol Meridian Partners
Investors	K1 Investment Management, Lighter Capital
Capital raised	$41M
Headcount	176 FTEs
Headquarters	McLean, Virginia
Leadership	Ashish Khot, CEO
Buy-side advisor	William Blair

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TechnoMile -> SIMS Software  (2026-09-11)
strategic_acquisition | GovTech | announced
Target: SIMS Software automates tracking of personnel security clearances, classified information, and facility compliance for government agencies and defense contractors.
Website: simssoftware.com | Buyer site: technomile.com
HQ: Carlsbad, California | Ownership: founder-owned | Seller: K1 Investment Management | Buyer sponsor: Capitol Meridian Partners | Buyer ownership: pe-backed
Advisors - Sell-side: KippsDeSanto & Co. (sell-side, SIMS Software); Baird (sell-side, TechnoMile); William Blair (buy-side, Capitol Meridian Partners); Buy-side: William Blair
Source: Thematic - https://thematichq.com/software/d/technomile-sims-software.html

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