Enlightenment Capital has made a strategic investment in Ridgeline International. The aerospace, defense, government and technology investment firm said Thursday that Ridgeline is a provider of intelligence and cyber technology solutions for the intelligence community and Department of Defense customers.
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Ridgeline International will expand in Tysons and create 162 jobs. (Shutterstock)
TYSONS, VA Ridgeline International, Inc., a Tysons-based technology solutions provider, will expand and create 162 jobs.
Ridgeline, which has clients in the federal government as well a commercial and nonprofit sectors, had been named one of Forbes America s Best Startup Employers in 2020 and was ranked one of America s Fastest Growing Companies by The Financial Times. Today, it has over 200 employees, and half of the 2019 hires were veterans. First and foremost, operating out of Fairfax County has afforded us access to an impressive and ideal talent pool. This is important for any emerging startup, particularly one centered on scarce technical talent, said Ridgeline International CEO Erik Wittreich in a statement. Furthermore, Fairfax has a thriving economy, professional associations, and an overall rich community experience.