Highlander Partners acquires Black Sage Technologies By CIOTechOutlook Team

Highlander Partners acquires Black Sage Technologies

CIOTechOutlook Team | Tuesday, 31 January 2023, 11:31 IST

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Black Sage Technologies has been acquired by Highlander Partners, L.P., a reputable private investment firm, from Acorn Growth Companies. Black Sage, an industry-leading multi-mission platform provider of security solutions for the military, internal security, and critical infrastructure industries, was founded in 2014 and has its corporate headquarters in Boise, Idaho.
 
A sophisticated C-UAS system and solution are now urgently needed to protect against dangers to humans and vital infrastructure as a result of the increase in drone activity. Black Sage's proprietary, extremely sophisticated, scalable open architecture DefenseOS command and control software has helped it become a leader in the C-UAS market. DefenseOS offers industry-leading automation capabilities, including ISR functionality, electronic warfare, kinetic and non-kinetic effectors, automated target recognition and threat assessment using AI and machine learning, and target recognition. Over 40 coherent sensor and effector systems are integrated by the business. This capability enables the provision of highly flexible, hardware-independent solutions that may be tailored to meet the needs of the customer and the mission requirements. Customers can address changing UAS risks because to this flexibility.
 
Highlander established High Point Aerotechnologies as a division in 2022 to help with investments in the military and civilian defence sector, particularly those related to the rapidly developing C-UAS and UAS sectors. With this project, Highlander has made rapid, significant development. Highlander's second targeted C-UAS purchase, Black Sage, completes the C-UAS platform that was created in late 2022 when Highlander acquired Liteye Systems. Including the most recent UAS acquisition of Dzyne Technologies, it represents the third total linked investment. Each member of the High Point team, which has now been put together, will support Black Sage on tactical opportunities, government relations, regulatory and legislative issues, emerging technologies, and growth efforts. They all have expertise in the defence, government, and technology.
 
Al White, CEO of Black Sage commented, "The Black Sage executive team is excited to join forces with Highlander and High Point to continue our growth trajectory in the C-UAS, critical infrastructure, and security markets. The need for effective multi-mission C-UAS solutions is increasingly evident and we believe that Highlander will bring the necessary government and military relationships, industry experience, and long-term financial approach to accelerate our objectives in driving the business forward."
 
Ben Slater, Partner and COO of Highlander, commented, "The acquisition of Black Sage marks Highlander's third C-UAS/UAS acquisition since the formation of High Point in May 2022, reconfirming our strategy of targeting technology leaders in these high growth, developing sectors. We are confident that Black Sage, with its highly advanced systems, will further our mission of creating world-class, cutting-edge solutions to aid in the defense of our armed forces, allies, and critical infrastructure. We are thrilled to partner with the entire Black Sage team."
 
Jeff L. Hull, President and CEO of Highlander, added, "Black Sage has solidified a leadership role in the emerging C-UAS category. Its integrated solutions, driven by their highly advanced DefenseOS software, provide a differentiated solution to the market. We are highly impressed with the vision of the Black Sage team and look forward to working together to meet the large and growing need for effective counter-drone defense solutions."

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