Tysons, VA. (March 17, 2025) – Ridgeline International, a leader in data privacy and secure infrastructure solutions, announced today that it has finalized the acquisition of System High Corporation, a leading provider of global protection and security engineering services. Ridgeline International and System High are existing portfolio companies of Enlightenment Capital.
Beginning today, System High will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Ridgeline International. Ridgeline CEO Erik Wittreich will oversee the next phase of growth and innovation and will be supported by System High President Sarah Lord, as she continues to lead System High and its employees.
This strategic purchase combines Ridgeline’s advanced digital security and managed attribution solutions with System High’s unmatched expertise in comprehensive protection and strategic advisory services. Together, these organizations will deliver broad-spectrum, multi-domain security solutions that address the increasingly complex challenges faced by customers in the Defense, Intelligence, National Security, government, and commercial spaces.
“We’re thrilled to welcome System High into the Ridgeline organization, expanding our capabilities and deepening our expertise in delivering broad-spectrum, multidomain privacy and security solutions to our customers,” said Ridgeline’s CEO, Erik Wittreich. “I’m excited to work closely with Sarah and the entire System High team to drive innovation, growth, and success, and to leverage our collective strengths to make a meaningful impact for our customers.”
Integrating Ridgeline’s and System High’s offerings establishes a set of paradigm-shifting solutions and services that span multiple domains and mitigate threats across the security spectrum from physical and personnel security to information, cyber, and data security.
System High will retain its well-established brand identity and now operate as a Ridgeline company. Both Ridgeline and System High, and their customers, will benefit from enhanced resources, collaborative innovation, and a shared vision. Over time, joint branding and integrated offerings will reflect the seamless synergy between the two companies.
About Ridgeline International
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tysons, VA, Ridgeline provides proprietary intelligence and cyber technology solutions to control data, protect against technical surveillance, secure communications, and manage digital signatures for the IC and DoD. For more information, visit https://www.ridgelineintl.com/ and follow us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridgelineintl/.
About System High
System High Corporation provides high-end solutions for some of the nation’s most sensitive activities and has become a leading provider and integrator of global protection and security engineering services. System High’s reputation of succeeding where others have failed is a direct result of bringing together and delivering the most innovative, critical-thinking professionals to solve the most complex security challenges across both government and commercial sectors. For more information, visit www.systemhigh.com.
About Enlightenment Capital
Enlightenment Capital, a Washington, DC area based private investment firm, makes control and strategic, non-control investments in middle market companies in the Aerospace, Defense, Government & Technology (ADG&T) sector. The firm partners with businesses that provide vital services, protect critical infrastructure, innovate cyber and data solutions, enhance decision making capabilities, engineer aerospace and space systems, safeguard national security, and endeavor to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. For more information, visit www.enlightenment-cap.com and follow us at www.linkedin.com/company/enlightenment-capital.