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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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 of Enclave Holdings, US

Jay Pendarvis

Co-Founder | Managing Partner

Jay Pendarvis

As the Co-founder of Enclave Holdings, a strategic M&A platform dedicated to acquiring and scaling small to mid-sized companies that support the U.S. Intelligence Community. His mission is to preserve mission-critical capabilities while unlocking new growth and enterprise value for investors, partners, and government customers. Jay also serves as President of JWP Consulting, where he spent over a decade advising government contractors on both buy and sell-side M&A transactions. He led a team that provided pipeline creation, proposal development, acquisition preparation, and due diligence support, facilitating over $100M in transaction volume. Jay also co-founded 5i Cloud Solutions, where they deliver enterprise service management and cloud engineering solutions to Federal and commercial agencies, leveraging platforms such as ServiceNow, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Earlier in his career, he founded Cerebral Solutions, a multi-million-dollar provider of big data and network solutions for the Intelligence Community, which was later acquired. With over 30 years of experience, Jay brings deep expertise in M&A, strategic growth, and federal market leadership. He is a graduate of Lincoln University and Harvard Business School’s Owner/President Management (OPM) Program. Outside of work, Jay serves as Board Treasurer for The Leah Hood Foundation, supporting initiatives to combat domestic violence.

Les Williams

Co-Founder | Managing Partner

Les Williams

Les 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.

Robert L. Henry

Advisor

Robert L. Henry

Robert is an accomplished executive and investor with over three decades of distinctive experience in private equity, banking, and law. Robert is the Founder of River House Capital Partners, a private investment firm that targets middle market investment opportunities in business services, technology, digital infrastructure, and industrials. Most recently, Robert was a Senior Advisor in the Private Capital Group at McKinsey where he advised senior financial sponsor and corporate clients in the U.S. and abroad on value creation, growth, M&A, corporate finance, strategy, and transformation. He partnered with investors and leaders of large and mid-sized companies in TMT, business services, IT services, and industrials to drive outsized results. He was the Head of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and Co-Head of Information Services. Robert was also a senior member of the Software, Business Services, Digital Infrastructure (Data Centers / GenAI Strategy & new business service line), and Private Credit Teams.

Prior to McKinsey, Robert spent more than two decades primarily in leadership roles in private equity and investment banking at firms such as Goldman Sachs, Joshua Partners, and DLJ in industries spanning TMT, digital infrastructure, fintech, business services, consumer goods, and industrials. Robert has served as a Board member of portfolio companies and interim CEO and CFO.

Robert is a graduate of Harvard's JD-MBA program and Harvard College where he was a Henry Russell Shaw Fellow in France and England. Robert currently serves as a Director at IRIS Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: IRAB). Robert is a member of the State Bars of NY and MA.

Paul Nolde

Advisor

Paul Nolde

Paul Nolde has over two decades of experience in the banking, finance, and venture capital sectors, serving in multiple business development and management roles. He is the President and CEO of 757 Collab, a Virginia-based innovation network designed to help founders launch, grow, and scale startups. 757 Collab includes The Defense Technology Accelerator (DTA), a program helping early-stage startups accelerate dual-use technologies for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The DTA bridges the gap between commercial innovators and Department of Defense (DoD) procurement efforts, focusing on areas like unmanned surface vehicle enablers, multi-domain targeting, electromagnetic spectrum monitoring, decision advantage, and expeditionary mine countermeasures.

An ardent supporter of Virginia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, Paul was recently appointed by the Governor to the board of the Virginia Biotechnology Research Partnership Authority. He received his B.A. in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia.

Errin Green

Advisor

Errin Green

Errin Green is the majority owner and CEO of RER Solutions, Inc., a professional services firm that provides support to several U.S. federal departments and agencies including the Department of Energy, Small Business Administration, and the Army. Over the past 11 years, Errin has repositioned and led the company through a substantial period of growth.

Prior to acquiring her ownership interest in RER, Errin was an Associate Partner in Gallup’s Government Practice. Errin began her professional career as a consultant with McKinsey & Company, providing management consulting services to multiple Fortune 500 companies on a variety of topics including strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, and branding.

Errin graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She received her Master’s in Business Administration, with distinction, from Harvard Business School.

Nicholas Jordan

Advisor

Nicholas Jordan

Nicholas Jordan is the Managing Partner of Capitol Bridge, where he leads the federal and state government contractor through a decade of sustained organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Under his leadership, the firm has expanded to employ more than 2,000 professionals across 35 states, with regional offices in Washington, D.C., Arlington, Columbia, Bogalusa, Rochester, and Isabela.

Prior to founding Capitol Bridge, Nicholas built deep expertise in financial strategy and public policy through roles at Deloitte Consulting, Citigroup’s Investment Banking division, and on Capitol Hill. This diverse background informs his approach to driving growth and navigating complex government and regulatory environments.

In addition to his corporate leadership, Nicholas has a strong record of civic engagement. He has served as a Trustee for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce PAC and has been a trusted economic development advisor to multiple state Governors and Attorneys General.

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