CareTech has sold its majority stake in Smartbox Assistive Technology Group, remaining a minority shareholder as Smartbox partners with Verdane to accelerate global access to AAC technology. This exciting move aims to triple the number of people served by 2030—ensuring no one is left without a voice.
CareTech has sold its majority stake in Smartbox Assistive Technology Group, a company that has been part of the Group since 2020. While CareTech will remain a minority shareholder, Caretech is excited to continue supporting Smartbox as it enters an ambitious new phase of growth.
Smartbox has partnered with Verdane, a specialist growth investment firm, to accelerate international access to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) technology. This partnership will enable Smartbox to broaden its global reach and aims to triple the number of people it serves by 2030, ensuring that no one is left without a voice.
This move reflects CareTech’s shared purpose: Extraordinary Days Every Day—creating opportunities for people to thrive. Smartbox’s innovative solutions have already transformed lives by giving individuals with communication challenges the tools they need to express themselves. With Verdane’s expertise and resources, Smartbox is poised to scale its impact even further, reaching more communities worldwide.
CareTech is proud of the journey Smartbox has taken with CareTech and look forward to seeing the business go from strength to strength in this exciting new chapter.
Find out more about Smartbox’s future and its partnership with Verdane
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