ConnectM Launches Keen Labs Subsidiary to Accelerate AI and Energy Transition Technologies

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ConnectM (OTC:CNTM) launched Keen Labs, a wholly owned technology subsidiary focused on AI, industrial IoT, battery systems, and distributed energy for enterprise customers, effective Oct 27, 2025. Keen Labs will consolidate ConnectM’s AI and tech assets to pursue organic development and strategic M&A, separating service operations from a high‑growth tech portfolio.

Key metrics: technology revenue grew from ~$2.2M in 2021 to an estimated $19.1M in 2025 (~80% CAGR); gross profit rose over tenfold since 2023; EBITDA turned positive in 2024 and is projected to triple in 2025; SG&A declined from 63% of revenue in 2021 to ~15% projected in 2025.

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• Revenue expanded to $19.1M in 2025 (~80% CAGR since 2021)
• EBITDA turned positive in 2024 and is projected to triple in 2025
• Gross profit improved more than tenfold since 2023
• SG&A fell from 63% of revenue (2021) to ~15% projected (2025)

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• None.

MARLBOROUGH, Mass, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc. (“ConnectM”) (OTC: CNTM) today announced the launch of its new, wholly owned technology subsidiary, Keen Labs (www.keenlabs.ai). The new business unit will serve as ConnectM’s dedicated innovation and tech product development arm, focused on expanding the Company’s presence in artificial intelligence, industrial IoT, battery systems, and distributed energy technologies positioned towards enterprise customers. 

Keen Labs will consolidate ConnectM’s existing AI and technology assets into a single platform, enabling greater strategic focus and capital efficiency. The subsidiary is expected to pursue both organic development and strategic M&A opportunities to accelerate product innovation across mobility, logistics, and energy transition markets. These initiatives are part of ConnectM’s broader roadmap to enhance long-term shareholder value by segmenting its service operations from its high-growth technology portfolio. 

“Keen Labs represents the next chapter in ConnectM’s evolution,” said Bhaskar Panigrahi, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of ConnectM. “By creating a separate subsidiary for our technology products, we can bring sharper focus to product innovation, intellectual property development, and partnerships in high-growth markets such as AI, energy storage, and industrial IoT.” 

Keen Labs builds on the strong foundation of ConnectM’s existing technology operations, which have demonstrated exceptional growth and operating leverage over the past several years. The technology business that now forms Keen Labs expanded revenue from approximately $2.2 million in 2021 to an estimated $19.1 million in 2025, representing an ~80% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and nearly ninefold top-line expansion. Gross profit improved more than tenfold since 2023, supported by stronger pricing discipline and cost control. EBITDA turned positive in 2024 and is projected to triple in 2025, underscoring the scalability and efficiency of the underlying business. SG&A as a percentage of revenue has declined from 63% in 2021 to roughly 15% projected in 2025, reflecting a high degree of operating leverage. These results highlight the proven track record of ConnectM’s technology platform, now formalized under the Keen Labs brand. 

Nayeem Hussain, President of Keen Labs, added: “Our goal is to create a technology ecosystem that unites modern energy, efficient mobility, and smart logistics through AI-driven intelligence and automation. The strong revenue and margin growth already demonstrated by our technology platform show the scalability of our model, and we expect that momentum to continue as Keen Labs becomes the hub for future M&A and organically developed innovations. We are in active discussions with several strategic technology partners—stay tuned for some exciting announcements.”

About ConnectM

ConnectM is a constellation of technology-driven businesses powering the modern energy economy. Through its Owned Service Network, Managed Solutions, Logistics, and Transportation segments, the Company delivers AI-powered electrification, distributed energy, last-mile delivery, and industrial IoT solutions to customers worldwide. 

For more information, visit www.connectm.com.

About Keen Labs

Keen Labs is ConnectM's dedicated technology subsidiary, developing AI-powered industrial IoT, SaaS, and platform products for the modern energy economy.

The platform consolidates AI, distributed energy, smart mobility, battery systems, and industrial IoT technologies into unified solutions, enabling strategic focus and capital efficiency. Keen Labs accelerates innovation across mobility, logistics, and energy transition markets—positioning B2B customers to capitalize on the modern energy economy.

For more information, visit www.keenlabs.ai.

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FAQ

What is Keen Labs and why did ConnectM (CNTM) create it on Oct 27, 2025?

Keen Labs is a wholly owned ConnectM subsidiary created to consolidate AI and technology assets and focus on product innovation in AI, industrial IoT, battery systems, and distributed energy.

How large is ConnectM's technology business revenue after the Keen Labs launch?

ConnectM's technology revenue is estimated at $19.1M in 2025, up from ~$2.2M in 2021.

What profitability improvements did ConnectM report for the Keen Labs technology business?

The technology segment's gross profit rose over tenfold since 2023, EBITDA turned positive in 2024 and is projected to triple in 2025.

Will Keen Labs pursue M&A and partnerships and how will that affect CNTM?

Yes; Keen Labs is expected to pursue organic development and strategic M&A and is in active discussions with strategic technology partners to accelerate product innovation.

How has ConnectM improved operating leverage in its technology business ahead of the Keen Labs spin‑out?

SG&A declined from 63% of revenue in 2021 to about 15% projected in 2025, reflecting stronger operating leverage.

Where can investors find Keen Labs product and company information for CNTM?

Keen Labs information is available at www.keenlabs.ai and via ConnectM investor communications regarding subsidiary developments.