Lynkwell
Lynkwell is a US-based EV charging platform company providing end-to-end hardware, software, and services to businesses, fleets, utilities, government agencies, and drivers across 40 states. Founded in 2016, it was acquired by Nayax Ltd. in December 2025.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersAlbany, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Lynkwell does
Lynkwell is a US-based EV charging infrastructure platform company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Schenectady, New York. The company provides end-to-end solutions across three integrated layers: a curated hardware catalog (including its proprietary XLynk Level 2 commercial charger with a lifetime warranty and EZ-Swap Faceplate) spanning Level 2 units from 32A to 80A and DC fast chargers from 30kW to 600kW; the ViaLynk cloud-based management software, which is OCPP 2.0.1 certified with 99.99% uptime and includes load management, driver mobile applications, and OEM-agnostic interoperability; and professional services covering site design, permitting, procurement, installation, commissioning, and ongoing operations. The company explicitly addresses five customer segments: businesses/site hosts (commercial, retail, hospitality, healthcare, education), fleets (commercial, municipal, government), utilities, channel partners (distributors and installers via the Lynkwell Amplify program), and individual EV drivers via the ViaLynk mobile app.
Lynkwell operates one of the top 10 EV charging networks in the US, managing over 10,000 charging assets across 40 states plus Canada and Guam, and is the only US-based backend provider in the Hubject roaming ecosystem. Revenue is generated through five streams: hardware sales, SaaS subscriptions (Fleet, Network CPO, Site Host packages), professional deployment services, Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS), and a white-label Network-as-a-Service (NaaS). The company has a pronounced public-sector orientation, holding approved-vendor status on cooperative purchasing contracts (Sourcewell, BuyBoard, EVGPO, multiple state contracts) and serving federal and military clients including the US Army, US Department of the Interior, West Virginia National Guard, and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. In January 2023, Warren Equity Partners invested $30 million in growth equity, and in December 2025, Lynkwell was acquired by Nayax Ltd. (Nasdaq: NYAX) for $25.9 million in cash plus earnouts, integrating the platform with Nayax's global payments and commerce enablement infrastructure. Audited 2024 revenue was $17.1 million, and the company has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list for four consecutive years.
Lynkwell firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Lynkwell
- Legal name
- Lynkwell
- Website
- https://lynkwell.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Lynkwell is a US-based EV charging platform company providing end-to-end hardware, software, and services to businesses, fleets, utilities, government agencies, and drivers across 40 states. Founded in 2016, it was acquired by Nayax Ltd. in December 2025.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Lynkwell industry classification
Industry- Product category
- EV Charging Infrastructure
- NAICS
- Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Motors & Generators (3621)
- akta.pro primary industry
- EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- EV Charging Equipment Installation & Commissioning (AC/DC, Depot/Fleet) (TLAKAMAE), EV Charger Operations, Maintenance & Field Service (O&M) (TLAKAMAF), EV Charging Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging) (TLABAMAK), EV Charging Operations & Parking-Lot Electrification Management (BPABAKAK)
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Where Lynkwell is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Albany
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Lynkwell business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- EV Charging Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary XLynk chargers and curated hardware catalog from leading OEMs including Level 2 and DC fast chargers ranging from 7.6kW to 600kW.
- Software Subscriptions: SaaS-based EV charging management software with ViaLynk platform providing network management, site host tools, and driver applications. Includes packages for Fleet, Network CPO, and Site Host management.
- Deployment and Professional Services: Full deployment services including site design, permitting, procurement, installation, commissioning, and ongoing operational support. Services cover Develop, Deploy, Integrate, Operate, and Optimize phases.
- Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS): Operational expenditure model with no upfront investment where customers pay data, service, and equipment costs over time.
- Network-as-a-Service (NaaS): White-label network capabilities allowing partners to leverage Lynkwell's leading network under their own brand or customized identity.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Enterprise/SaaS Software Platform |
| Hybrid | Monthly | Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) |
| Subscription | Annual | XLynk Lifetime Warranty Subscription |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Hardware Products |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Lynkwell product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Lynkwell provides end-to-end EV charging solutions through its proprietary ViaLynk cloud-based management software, XLynk Level 2 commercial chargers, and a curated catalog of 500+ OEM hardware products. The company delivers turnkey deployment services covering site design, permitting, procurement, installation, commissioning, and ongoing management, serving businesses, fleets, utilities, government entities, partners, and drivers across North America.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ViaLynk: EV charging management software platform and mobile app for drivers to find, access, and pay for charging stations.
- XLynk
- Lynkwell X-Change
- Lynkwell Amplify
Products and services
- ViaLynk Platform SaaS-based EV charging management software providing network management, site host tools, and driver app functionality for charge point operators, site hosts, and fleet managers. Supports multi-OEM hardware interoperability and enables real-time monitoring, energy management, and payment processing.
- XLynk Charger Proprietary Level 2 commercial EV charger available in 32A, 48A, and 80A configurations, featuring an industry-first lifetime warranty and EZ-Swap Faceplate for fast customization and maintenance. Designed for commercial site hosts, fleets, and businesses deploying EV charging infrastructure.
- ViaLynk Mobile App Mobile app for EV drivers to locate charging stations, start and pay for charging sessions, and manage their charging experience across the ViaLynk network.
- ViaLynk Universal Pedestal and Retractor Premium pedestal and retractor mounting system designed for Level 2 EV chargers, providing flexible installation and robust technical specifications. Compatible with nearly any Level 2 charger.
- Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) Managed charging service allowing customers to deploy EV charging infrastructure without upfront capital expenditure by paying data, service, and equipment costs over time on a monthly basis.
- Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) White-label network service enabling partners to leverage Lynkwell's EV charging network under their own brand or customized identity, including software platform, payment processing, and operations support.
- EV Charging Deployment and Professional Services End-to-end deployment services for EV charging infrastructure covering site assessment, design, permitting, procurement, installation, commissioning, and ongoing operational support, enabling customers to deploy charging networks through a single partner.
- Curated OEM Hardware Catalog Multi-OEM hardware catalog offering Level 2 chargers (32A, 48A, 80A) and DC Fast Chargers (30kW to 600kW) from leading global manufacturers including Autel Energy, Siemens, ABB, StarCharge, and Lincoln Electric. All products validated through 150 interoperability tests.
Quantifiable outcome
- 68% fuel cost reduction when transitioning to EVs
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Lynkwell
Customer profileNamed customers19 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Lynkwell technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
AI capability3 records
Feature5 records
Lynkwell partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- E-Plug (Energy Plus NY)minorE-Plug selected Nayax (post-acquisition) as preferred payment platform provider, with Lynkwell's technology forming part of the combined end-to-end solution for EV charging operations and management.
- WEXcoreCommerce platform WEX expanded its EV charging network through partnership with Lynkwell. The integration enables hundreds of new charging stations to accept WEX payments, with WEX supporting EV charging payments across depot, public, and at-home charging locations. Lynkwell manages 10,000 EV charging assets through this partnership.
- RevelminorWEX partnership also included Revel, operator of DC fast charging superhubs in dense cities including New York and San Francisco, expanding WEX's EV charging network coverage.
- Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA)coreThree-year contract for Lynkwell to provide EV charging station load management and network support services through the ViaLynk platform for SCPPA's extensive network of over 800 charging stations across California.
- Autel EnergycoreStrategic collaboration combining Lynkwell's expertise with Autel's charging hardware capabilities. Dario Pagani, Autel Director of Marketing, noted Lynkwell as a 'great complement to our skill set' for comprehensive customer solutions.
- Lincoln ElectricminorHardware partner providing EV charging equipment through Lynkwell's curated catalog and distribution network.
- HubjectcoreRoaming network partnership providing access to global EV charging networks. Lynkwell is the only US-based backend provider in the Hubject ecosystem, enabling interoperability with international networks.
- ChargeHubcoreRoaming network partnership maximizing the number of vehicles that can charge at Lynkwell stations through integration with leading global roaming networks.
- SiemensminorHardware partner providing EV charging equipment through Lynkwell's curated catalog.
- ABBminorHardware partner providing EV charging equipment through Lynkwell's curated catalog.
- StarChargeminorHardware partner providing EV charging equipment through Lynkwell's curated catalog.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Lynkwell competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ChargePoint: ChargePoint is one of the largest networked EV charging providers in North America, operating a comparable open-network model that sells hardware plus a cloud-based management platform to businesses, fleets, and site hosts. Most direct competitor to Lynkwell's ViaLynk + curated hardware approach.
- EVgo: EVgo operates a US DC fast-charging network with its own software management platform and fleet offerings. Comparable to Lynkwell in targeting fleets, utilities, and public charging, though with a stronger DC fast focus and capital-intensive owned-network model.
- Blink Charging: Blink Charging provides EV charging equipment and networked services globally to businesses, fleets, and property owners. Closely comparable to Lynkwell's hardware + software + services offering, with overlapping customer segments in commercial real estate and municipal customers.
- FLO: FLO is a North American EV charging network operator and hardware manufacturer with a vertically integrated software platform (FLO). Compares to Lynkwell on hardware + software + network model and on fleet and utility customer bases, with stronger Canadian presence.
Emerging players
- Ampcontrol: Ampcontrol is a software-focused EV charging management platform that provides AI-enabled load management and network orchestration for fleets and depots. Comparable to the software layer of Lynkwell's ViaLynk platform, particularly for fleet energy management.
Broad incumbents
- Electrify America: Electrify America is one of the largest DC fast-charging networks in the US, operating as part of the Volkswagen Group. Comparable to Lynkwell in targeting fleet and public charging, but with much greater scale, capital backing, and a closed-network rather than open-platform approach.
- Tesla Supercharger: Tesla's Supercharger network is the largest fast-charging network in North America and is increasingly opening to non-Tesla vehicles. Indirectly comparable to Lynkwell in serving EV drivers and fleets, but with fundamentally different economics tied to Tesla vehicle captive demand.
Others
- WEX: WEX is a fleet payment and commerce platform that recently partnered with Lynkwell to enable EV charging payments via fleet cards. Adjacent partner rather than competitor — comparable in serving the fleet market segment Lynkwell targets.
- Hubject: Hubject operates the leading EV charging roaming network and eRoaming platform globally, with Lynkwell as its only US-based backend provider. Adjacent infrastructure provider enabling Lynkwell's interoperability rather than a direct competitor.
- Nayax: Nayax is a global commerce enablement and payment platform that acquired Lynkwell in December 2025. Now Lynkwell's parent company, providing payment rails and global expansion infrastructure rather than competing directly.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat7 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Lynkwell leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles12 records
Lynkwell funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Lynkwell M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Lynkwell
What does Lynkwell do?
Lynkwell provides end-to-end EV charging solutions through its proprietary ViaLynk cloud-based management software, XLynk Level 2 commercial chargers, and a curated catalog of 500+ OEM hardware products. The company delivers turnkey deployment services covering site design, permitting, procurement, installation, commissioning, and ongoing management, serving businesses, fleets, utilities, government entities, partners, and drivers across North America.
Is Lynkwell a public or private company?
Lynkwell is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was Lynkwell founded?
Lynkwell was founded in 2016. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Lynkwell based?
Lynkwell is headquartered in Albany, United States, in the North America region.
How does Lynkwell make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. EV Charging Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Subscriptions, deployment and Professional Services, charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) and network-as-a-Service (NaaS).
Who are Lynkwell's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ChargePoint, EVgo, Blink Charging and FLO. Ampcontrol is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Electrify America and Tesla Supercharger. Others are WEX, Hubject and Nayax.
Does Lynkwell have an API?
No public API is recorded for Lynkwell.
What industry is Lynkwell in?
Lynkwell's product category is EV Charging Infrastructure. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAMAG, EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing), with a secondary code of TLAKAMAE, EV Charging Equipment Installation & Commissioning (AC/DC, Depot/Fleet). Its NAICS code is 518 and its SIC code is 7370.