Mergers & Acquisitions

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Enclave focuses on mergers & acquisitions – adding value through strategic integration, enhancing the capabilities of the acquired firms, and guiding them through the intricacies of government contracting and compliance requirements.
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Strategic Growth

Through Targeted Acquisitions

Enclave Holdings is a strategic Mergers & Acquisitions platform focused on the acquisition and long-term growth of small to mid-sized companies operating within the Intelligence Community. Backed by deep industry expertise and committed to national security objectives, we partner with founders and teams to preserve mission-critical capabilities while unlocking new value.

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Arlington, VA

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Our Approach

To Strategic Acquisitions

We partner with founders to preserve what matters while building for scale. Here’s how we do it:

Identify
We actively Identify companies within the Intelligence Community that deliver mission-critical capabilities, maintain strong customer relationships, and operate with integrity. Our focus is on firms with cleared personnel, recurring government contracts, and a reputation for excellence across national security programs. These businesses form the foundation of our platform strategy — scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term U.S. intelligence priorities.

We approach every conversation with transparency and respect. Our team works directly with founders and leadership to understand their goals, concerns, and vision for the future. Whether you’re exploring a full exit or a long-term partnership, we tailor each transaction to align with your priorities — ensuring a smooth transition without compromising what makes your company exceptional.

Our acquisitions integration process is deliberate and founder-friendly. We prioritize continuity — preserving culture, retaining key personnel, and maintaining operational stability. By minimizing disruption and aligning on shared goals, we ensure the business continues to thrive while benefiting from the scale and resources of a larger platform.
Post-acquisition, we provide the strategic support, capital, and infrastructure needed to accelerate growth. From pursuing larger contract opportunities to streamlining operations and expanding capabilities, our platform unlocks new potential while staying true to each company’s mission and core strengths. We scale with purpose — not just for size, but for impact.

Unlock New Opportunities

For Growth, Scale & Success.

At Enclave, we understand that selling your company isn’t just a transaction — it’s a transition. That’s why we prioritize trust, transparency, and mission continuity. We partner with founders to preserve what they’ve built while unlocking new opportunities for growth, scale, and long-term success within the Intelligence Community.

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Simple Transitions

We work at your pace, offer flexible deal structures, and honor the legacy you’ve built.

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Mission Alignment

Deep understanding of the Intelligence Community means we prioritize national security as much as you do.

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Operational Stability

We retain key employees, minimize disruption, and preserve what’s working.

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Platform Support

Our platform approach unlocks new opportunities — from shared resources to strategic contracts.

Our Team

Jay Pendarvis Sr.

Co-founder and Managing Partner

As the President of JWP Consulting, Jay Pendarvis has over a decade of experience advising government contractors in the intelligence and defense communities with their mergers & acquisitions needs. He provides strategic guidance and insider knowledge to clients and leads a team of experts offering a range of services, from pipeline creation and proposal writing to acquisition preparation and due diligence support. Thanks to JWP’s extensive network and understanding of the government and government contracting landscape, his team has successfully facilitated over $40 million in transaction volume.

Jay began his career at Lockheed Martin over 30 years ago, and has been an executive and entrepreneur in the government contracting space ever since. He is a graduate of Lincoln University and Harvard Business School’s OMP Executive Education Program.

Les Williams

Co-founder and Managing Partner

Les Williams is a Certified Risk Manager with over 20 years of experience in strategic enterprise risk management, engineering, enterprise sales and marketing, and M&A. Mr. Williams’ expertise is advising government contractors on cyber risk, including developing response plans leading to more resilient outcomes. His work has gained international attention as a frequent contributor on the radio broadcast BBC Business Matters, where he discussed emerging issues impacting global economies such as human capital management and supply chain innovation.

Les was the co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Risk Cooperative (acquired by Ensurise), a risk management and insurance brokerage firm specializing in helping clients in the government contracting space navigate emerging risks such as cyber, healthcare, political risk, regulatory reform, and other complex domestic and global risks. Prior to Risk Cooperative, he worked in engineering and sales at Ford Motor Company and IBM. He is a graduate of Harvard Business School, where he served as class co-president, and The University of Virginia’s Rodman Scholars Engineering Program.

Emanuel Slater

Co-founder and Managing Partner

Emanuel Slater has over 25 years of business experience, including: designing and implementing financial and operational efficiencies, investing in performing businesses and in special situations, driving business strategy, and executing global markets transactions. Emanuel has executed over $1bn+ in M&A transactions and created over $1bn+ of value in operational improvements across various industries, including government contracting, business services, transportation & logistics, and financial services. Emanuel has also served as the Financial Consultant to the CEO of a middle market defense contractor, executing a restructuring and turnaround. Emanuel has prior experience at Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, Deutsche Bank, and Deloitte Consulting, and holds a BA from Princeton University and MBA from Harvard Business School.
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