Shipley Associates and Lohfeld Consulting Group Announce Strategic Partnership Following Private Equity Investment

Michael Bell, VP of Marketing
Shipley Associates
mbell@shipleywins.com
888.772.9467

Shipley Associates, a global leader in business development training and proposal consulting, and Lohfeld Consulting Group, a premier provider of capture and proposal management and training services, are proud to announce a new strategic partnership following a growth-oriented investment by private equity firms Petra Capital Partners and Patriot Capital. This collaboration aims to enhance both companies’ capabilities while maintaining their independence, bringing unparalleled value to clients worldwide.

The investment by Petra Capital Partners and Patriot Capital underscores their confidence in the market leadership of both Shipley Associates and Lohfeld Consulting Group. Under this arrangement, the two firms will operate independently while strategically collaborating to deliver innovative solutions for business development, capture, and bid and proposal professionals across industries.

Client Benefits

This partnership represents a powerful alliance of expertise, resources, and global reach. Through their combined efforts, Shipley and Lohfeld aim to:

1. Expand Training Opportunities: Shipley and Lohfeld’s globally recognized professional training programs will continue to create a seamless pathway for professionals to develop their skills and credentials, ensuring they remain competitive in today’s dynamic business environment.
2. Enhance Global Reach: Lohfeld will leverage Shipley’s worldwide operations to expand its services across Shipley’s global network, which covers 40 countries through 17 regional offices.
3. Exploit Generative AI Capabilities: Both organizations bring deep expertise in assisting companies to take advantage of the “force multiplier” capabilities GenAI offers for business development, capture, and bid and proposal development through training, workshops, implementation, and consulting support.

Leadership Perspectives

“This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for Shipley Associates and Lohfeld Consulting Group,” said Todd Barnett, CEO of Shipley Associates. “By combining our global reach with Lohfeld’s specialized expertise, we’re poised to deliver unmatched value to our clients.”

“Our strategic partnership with Shipley enables us to expand our services to a global audience while continuing to support our clients’ business growth goals,” added Beth Wingate, CEO of Lohfeld Consulting Group. “Together, we’ll set new standards for training and consulting excellence in the business development, capture, and bid and proposal space.”

About Shipley Associates

Shipley Associates is a leading provider of business development consulting, training, and advanced AI professional services. With operations covering 40 countries with 17 regional offices, Shipley helps clients secure government and commercial contracts by enhancing their business development efficiency and reducing customer acquisition costs.

About Lohfeld Consulting Group

Lohfeld Consulting Group specializes in helping companies win government and commercial contracts through capture management, proposal management, and process improvement services. Lohfeld is renowned for its tailored training programs that equip professionals with the skills needed to succeed in competitive markets.

About Petra Capital Partners and Patriot Capital

Petra Capital Partners is a growth-oriented private equity firm based in Nashville, Tennessee, while Patriot Capital is a multi-strategy middle-market investment firm based in Baltimore, Maryland. Both firms bring extensive experience and resources to support the growth and innovation of their portfolio companies.

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“By combining our global reach with Lohfeld’s specialized expertise, we’re poised to deliver unmatched value to our clients.” -Todd Barnett, CEO, Shipley Associates