Vantage Data Centers secures $8.7 billion investment for global expansion from DigitalBridge and Silver Lake

On January 9, 2024, Vantage Data Centers announced a $8.7 billion (US$6.4 billion) equity investment led by DigitalBridge Group, Inc. and Silver Lake, enhancing its hyperscale data center capabilities across North America and EMEA. This investment adds to the €1.5 billion from AustralianSuper in Vantage EMEA, with additional funds from co-investors. It supports Vantage's expansion to meet growing cloud and AI demands, leveraging its global presence with 32 data center campuses.

Founded by Silver Lake in 2010 and expanded under DigitalBridge's partnership since 2017, Vantage has experienced significant growth, now controlling 25 sites with over three gigawatts of capacity. The investment will fuel a $41 billion (US$30 billion) development drive, focusing on sustainable and AI-ready data centers. The transactions are set to close in Q1 2024, marking a continued collaboration with long-term investors in the technology sector.

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