Recognize Acquires Majority Stake in Blue Mantis

Blue Mantis Acquires Colligio

November 19, 2024

IT Services

Blue Mantis, a PE‑backed managed services and cybersecurity provider, has acquired Colligio, a Cisco‑focused unified communications, networking and security solutions firm headquartered in Walpole, Massachusetts. The acquisition launches a new Collaboration/Unified Communications Practice led by Colligio founder Sean Kelley and expands Blue Mantis’ collaboration, networking and Cisco capabilities across its Northeast client base.

Blue Mantis Acquires North Shore Data Services to Strengthen Networking Capabilities

May 6, 2025

IT Services

Blue Mantis, a Portsmouth, New Hampshire–based IT solutions and managed services provider, has acquired North Shore Data Services, an IT services firm focused on customized network infrastructure solutions headquartered in Kingston, New Hampshire. The acquisition bolsters Blue Mantis' networking practice (SD‑WAN, WAN/LAN, wireless) and creates cross‑sell opportunities across Blue Mantis’ cyber, cloud and carrier services while adding a vertically diverse set of ~200 customers.

Blue Mantis Acquires SME Solutions Group

October 29, 2024

Data & Analytics

Blue Mantis has acquired Tampa-based SME Solutions Group, a data and IT services provider, and will launch a new Data Enablement and Analytics practice led by SME founder Chris Moyer. The deal expands Blue Mantis' data management, BI and analytics capabilities and strengthens its North American presence.

Blue Mantis Acquires TELigence Partners, Brevin Systems and Calkins Networks

March 26, 2025

IT Services

Blue Mantis has acquired three Vermont-based IT and networking firms — TELigence Partners, Brevin Systems and Calkins Networks — bringing nearly 200 new customers into its portfolio. The deal expands Blue Mantis' carrier, network and managed-services capabilities across the Northeastern U.S., strengthening its offering for mid-market clients in industries such as healthcare and higher education.

Recognize Acquires Majority Stake in Sprout

January 9, 2025

IT Services

Recognize, a private equity firm focused on digital services, has made a majority investment in IT asset disposition (ITAD) provider Sprout. New Capital Partners will remain a minority investor; Recognize plans to invest in Sprout’s technology, expand solutions, and pursue M&A to accelerate growth as demand for secure data destruction and hardware refresh cycles rises.

Recognize Invests $100M Minority Stake in Blend360

August 9, 2022

Data & Analytics

Recognize, a technology-focused investment platform, has made a $100 million minority growth investment in Blend360 to support the data and analytics firm's expansion and capability buildout in AI/ML. The investment is Blend360’s first institutional financing and will include Recognize partners joining Blend360’s board to provide strategic guidance and help expand the company’s international footprint.