Dragon Forge Consulting and Fundamentum Advisors Announce Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Corporate Due Diligence

Written By Brian Drake

FAIRFAX STATION, VA – May 2, 2026 – Dragon Forge Consulting LLC, a leading advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the Federal market, and Fundamentum Advisors LLC, a premier investigative consultancy, today announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing corporate due diligence through the unique application of intelligence tradecraft and open-source tools.

The partnership formalizes a collaboration to provide clients with "deep" due diligence on potential M&A targets. By integrating Fundamentum’s proprietary methodologies—including investigations using commercially and publicly available information, stakeholder interviews, and psychometric testing—Dragon Forge Consulting expands its ability to help clients mitigate risk and identify opportunities within the federal sector.

"We are excited to officially partner with Fundamentum Advisors," said Mariah Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Dragon Forge Consulting. "Their unique approach to investigative due diligence allows us to provide our clients with an unparalleled level of insight into prospective acquisition targets, ensuring they have the most accurate information possible before making critical business decisions."

Fundamentum Advisors brings a specialized focus to the partnership, utilizing advanced techniques to verify the backgrounds of affiliated parties and evaluate the viability of prospective contracts.

"Our firm is dedicated to providing high-fidelity intelligence that goes beyond standard financial audits," said Andrew McCarthy, Partner at Fundamentum Advisors. "We investigate a full range of sensitive matters and advise on pathways to counter threats to a successful business transaction. Partnering with Dragon Forge allows us to apply our investigative rigor to the complex world of Federal contracting, helping companies navigate this space with confidence".

The two firms have already begun collaborating on joint projects, focusing on providing comprehensive advisory services that combine strategic market analysis with deep-dive investigative support.

About Dragon Forge Consulting LLC - Dragon Forge Consulting focuses on helping clients navigate and succeed within the federal market. Based in Fairfax Station, Virginia, the firm provides management consulting services and produces "The Unredacted Podcast," a media outlet offering insights into industry trends and milestones. For more information, visit www.dragon-forge.net.

About Fundamentum Advisors LLC - Fundamentum Advisors LLC is an independent investigative firm organized under the laws of Virginia. The company specializes in due diligence support, utilizing human intelligence techniques, psychological testing, and open-source investigation tools to support complex corporate transactions.

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Brian Drake

Brian Drake has over 20 years of experience in the national security and commercial consulting market. He recently departed the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) where he served in multiple roles for over a decade. His last assignment was leading the intelligence briefing team for the Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretary, the Undersecretary for Policy, and other “E Ring” principals. He was DIA’s first Director of AI where he drafted the agency’s AI strategy and oversaw a $20+ million AI investment portfolio. In 2021, he was named by Federal Computer Week as one of the Federal 100 for his work at DIA. As an analyst he led multiple teams countering threats from state and non-state actors across technology, counterintelligence, and counternarcotics topics.

He also founded and served as President and CEO of the Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation. In this role, he raised $1M+ to provide scholarships to children of Defense Intelligence Officers killed in the line of duty.

He previously was a Manager with Deloitte Consulting and a management consultant with Toffler Associates specializing in strategic planning, business development, collaboration consulting, technology, and innovation for commercial and government clients. He also worked as a military platforms and policy analyst for Systems Planning and Analysis and as a nuclear weapons programs analyst for DynCorp.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Mercer University and a Masters from Georgetown University.

Mr. Drake lives in Northern Virginia with his wife and two kids. He is a passionate Washington Commanders fan and guitar player.

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