#USA #fiber infrastructure #Dallas, Fort Worth #Digital Alpha #Sprocket Networks

On September 16, 2025, Digital Alpha, an investment firm renowned for its focus on mission-critical digital infrastructure, declared a major strategic investment in Sprocket Networks, LLC. This investment will significantly contribute to Sprocket's efforts in expanding its fiber network, crucial for meeting the rising digital demands in North Texas. With the growing technology sector in the region—including data centers, cloud service providers, and advanced enterprises—the necessity for reliable and scalable connectivity has never been more critical. The partnership aims at fostering a robust digital backbone that supports the flourishing economy of North Texas. Initially, the focus will be on the Fort Worth Fiber Project, which encompasses the development of a 300-mile fiber backbone already under construction. This infrastructure will cater to an anchor tenant, providing multi-terabit capacity essential for next-generation services that serve residential, commercial, and governmental sectors throughout Fort Worth. This project is expected to act as a key driver for extensive digital innovation across North Texas, facilitating fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) solutions, enhancing county-wide broadband expansion, and empowering smart city applications, in addition to supporting fixed and mobile wireless services. Rick Shrotri, Founder and Managing Partner of Digital Alpha, highlighted the strategic essence of such foundational networks, which act as the highways of the digital economy. He emphasized the importance of this investment in providing North Texas with a significant edge in regional connectivity and resilience. He stated, “Together with Sprocket, we are delivering an outcome-based solution that seeks to advance connectivity and support local innovation on a regional scale.” Sprocket Networks' CEO, Will Gibson, echoed this sentiment, outlining that the future of North Texas hinges upon the reliable infrastructure being established through this partnership. He noted that it transcends just connecting buildings; it creates an innovation platform poised to benefit North Texas residents and businesses for decades. Furthermore, as a portfolio company of Digital Alpha, Sprocket Networks stands to benefit from the firm’s ecosystem and technology alliances, including a strategic collaboration with Cisco, facilitating enhanced deployment and future capabilities of the network. Layer 7 Capital has acted as Sprocket's exclusive financial advisor, while the company has been represented by Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. In our technology-driven world, reliable digital infrastructure is imperative for economic growth, and this investment paves the way for a more connected and innovative future in North Texas. As both companies work hand-in-hand towards this ambitious goal, the enhancement of digital connectivity promises to bring transformative changes, fueling both industry and community for years to come.