Stamford, CT – February 17, 2026 -Future Standard today announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Velonex Technologies(the “Company” or “Velonex”), a multi-regional managed services provider (“MSP”) delivering critical contracted IT services to small and medium-sized businesses across the United States. The transaction closed on December 30, 2025.
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Velonex has grown into a multi-regional MSP through strategic acquisitions across six markets. Today, Velonex supports approximately 300 clients across technology, government contracting, real estate investment, healthcare and non-profit sectors. Velonex delivers a comprehensive suite of managed IT services, including 24/7 service desk support, cloud infrastructure management and network security monitoring, with more than 80% of revenue generated from long-term, recurring client relationships. Strong retention reflects Velonex’s focus on dependable service delivery, responsive support and trusted partnerships that help clients operate securely and efficiently.
The partnership with Future Standard’s Digital Infrastructure team will accelerate Velonex’s growth, strengthen the platforms’ managed services, cloud and cybersecurity capabilities and leverage existing and future investments in automation and AI to enhance client outcomes. Future Standard’s Digital Infrastructure team will also support Velonex through targeted acquisitions and expanded go-to-market initiatives, driving densification across existing regions and expansion into key verticals. Velonex will continue to operate under its current leadership and service model, with no disruption to client relationships or support teams.
“Velonex represents an exceptional opportunity to back a disciplined management team in a sector defined by recurring revenue, strong client retention and growing demand for outsourced IT services,” said Gardner Horan, Managing Director on Future Standard’s Digital Infrastructure team. “We look forward to partnering with Elliott Edge (CEO), Doug LaRose (CFO) and the extended Velonex team to accelerate growth and build a market-leading MSP platform.”
Elliott Edge, Chief Executive Officer of Velonex Technologies, commented: “This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for Velonex, while our mission remains the same: delivering exceptional, reliable service for our clients every day. Future Standard’s Digital Infrastructure team brings the resources and experience to help us invest more deeply in our people, our platforms, and the quality of service our clients rely on. Together, we’re building a premier national platform that sets a higher standard for service quality, innovation, and client experience.”
About Velonex Technologies
Velonex Technologies is a multi-regional managed services provider offering comprehensive IT solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. Its services include 24/7 help desk support, cloud infrastructure management, and network security monitoring, delivered through standardized processes and high-touch customer experience. Velonex is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, with operations across six U.S. regions.
About Future Standard
Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager serving institutional and private wealth clients, investing across private equity, credit, real estate and infrastructure. With a 30+ year track record of value creation and $86 billion in assets under management, we back the business owners and financial sponsors that drive growth and innovation across the middle market, transforming untapped potential into durable value.1
1. Total AUM estimated as of September 30, 2025.