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Uplynk Starts New Chapter Under Lynrock’s Ownership

via Business Wire

Uplynk becomes an independent and profitable private company focused on investing in innovation to support customers’ evolving needs

Uplynk, Inc. (“Uplynk”), a premier cloud-based streaming platform that powers seamless, high-quality video delivery, monetization, and full-service management for broadcasters, media companies, corporations, and content owners worldwide, is pleased to announce that it is now a private company wholly owned by Lynrock Lake Master Fund LP (“Lynrock Lake” or “Lynrock”), a fund managed by Lynrock Lake LP.

Under the new leadership of CEO Eric Black and the dedicated executive team, Uplynk is laser focused on driving innovation to deliver real value where it counts. “As a standalone, private company with Lynrock’s strategic backing, we’re in a strong position to invest in our platform and accelerate growth,” said Eric Black, CEO of Uplynk. “We have the flexibility to move faster, focus on what matters, and better serve our customers.”

“This significant milestone marks the successful completion of Edgio, Inc.’s restructuring process and a new beginning for Uplynk,” said Cynthia Paul, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Lynrock Lake LP, and Chairperson of Uplynk’s new board of directors. “We’re grateful to Uplynk’s employees, customers, partners, and stakeholders for their commitment and collaboration throughout this transition. We are excited to partner with the Uplynk team to accelerate innovation, deepen customer relationships, and drive sustainable, profitable growth.”

Innovation and Market Expansion

With a proven streaming platform that delivers broadcast-grade reliability at scale and is trusted by leading media brands, Uplynk is focused on expanding its managed services and modular offerings to meet the evolving needs of its broadening customer base. As Uplynk enters this new chapter, the company will continue to invest in product innovation, grow its market presence, and deliver lasting value and operational excellence to customers across live, linear, and on-demand workflows.

About Uplynk

Uplynk is the streaming engine behind some of the world’s most-watched content. Our cloud-native platform powers 24/7 channels, live events, and VOD libraries for major broadcasters, sports leagues, and media companies. With fully managed services and tools like StreamOps, Uplynk simplifies complex workflows and delivers broadcast-grade reliability at scale. Each month, we help partners deliver over 100 million hours of seamless viewing across every screen. Learn more at uplynk.com or LinkedIn, YouTube, or Uplynk Newsroom.

“As a standalone, private company with Lynrock’s strategic backing, we’re in a strong position to invest in our platform and accelerate growth,” said Eric Black, CEO of Uplynk

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