IT staffing provider Digital Intelligence Systems LLC (Disys) announced it has acquired a controlling interest in Grand Circus, a virtual coding bootcamp provider that also connects talent to employers.

Founded in 2013, Grand Circus counts more than 2,500 graduates that have been hired by employers that include Amazon, Rocket Mortgage and Ford.

The transaction closed on Nov. 16. For now, the Grand Circus brand will remain but as a Disys company.

The acquisition expands Disys’ portfolio offerings to provide talent, particularly in historically underrepresented communities, with the skills necessary to contribute at some of the world’s leading companies, according to the company. In addition, it brings a ready-to-scale education vehicle that Disys can use to provide custom programs for client talent development and upskilling needs over the long term.

“It’s no secret that the technology space is one of rapid innovation that requires constant evolution — leaving an acute need for a stable pipeline of talent ready to tackle the latest challenges and a stable platform for talent to continually refine their skill set,” Disys CEO Mahfuz Ahmed said. “Grand Circus’ expertise in upskilling is the perfect match for the Disys portfolio and further augments our ability to deliver premier value for our clients and talent by offering a full breadth of talent solutions at each point along their growth trajectory.”

Disys, based in McLean, Virginia, ranks as the eighth-largest IT staffing firm in the US, according to SIA data.