Investment positions Smartlink for continued growth and innovation in digital infrastructure services
Smartlink is excited to announce that, effective July 1, 2026, the company has completed a majority investment recapitalization with Recognize, a private equity firm that invests in and builds digital services businesses. The partnership marks an important milestone in Smartlink’s growth journey.
Jason Campbell, Chief Executive Officer of Smartlink, said, “We are excited about our new partnership with Recognize, whose team understands the opportunity in front of us. We believe their expertise and experience in digital services make them an ideal partner in our next phase of growth. We have an incredible opportunity in front of us to be the go-to edge solution for carriers and hyperscalers and are excited about what Recognize will bring to help us achieve that future.”
Continuity and Commitment
For Smartlink’s employees and customers, this transaction changes very little. The company’s leadership team remains in place, and Smartlink will continue executing the same strategy that has driven its success, with an unwavering commitment to its employees, customers, and culture.
Brendan Kelly, Founder and Board Member of Smartlink, reflected on the company’s journey and what lies ahead: “When we founded Smartlink more than 25 years ago, our vision was simple: build a company that customers could trust, create opportunities for our people, and never compromise on doing the right thing. I’m incredibly proud of what our team has built and excited about what’s ahead. With Jason and the leadership team at the helm, and Recognize as our partner, Smartlink is well positioned to continue serving our customers while pursuing the significant opportunities emerging across digital infrastructure.”
Fueling the Next Chapter of Growth
This partnership provides Smartlink with additional resources to support its long-term growth strategy. The investment positions the company to continue investing in its people, expanding its capabilities, and serving customers at the highest level.
While this represents a significant milestone for the company, Smartlink’s focus remains the same: delivering exceptional service for customers, supporting its people, and building a lasting, great company.
“Our success has always been the direct result of the hard work and commitment of our team,” Jason Campbell added. “I’m grateful for everything our employees do each day, and I look forward to what we’ll accomplish together in the years ahead.”
About Recognize
Recognize is a distinguished investor and business-builder focused on next-generation digital services companies. Headquartered in New York, the firm seeks to back visionary founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams who are building innovative businesses that leverage AI, software, and digital platforms to deliver transformative outcomes to enterprises. Recognize provides deep operational expertise, industry relationships, and strategic capital to drive accelerated growth of these specialized businesses. To learn more, visit www.recognize.com.