Key Takeaway
A landmark US$40 billion deal will see Aligned Data Centers acquired by a consortium of major technology and investment firms, including Nvidia, Microsoft, xAI, and BlackRock. This acquisition emphasizes the growing importance of hyperscale and AI-ready data center infrastructure in the digital economy. The consortium, which also includes Abu Dhabi’s MGX and the Kuwait Investment Authority, will purchase Aligned from Macquarie Asset Management through the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) and BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). CEO Andrew Schaap stated that this partnership will enhance their ability to innovate and scale sustainable data center infrastructure.
A landmark US$40 billion deal is set to see Aligned Data Centers acquired by a consortium of the world’s leading technology and investment firms.
The acquisition, supported by Nvidia, Microsoft, xAI, and BlackRock, underscores the growing importance of hyperscale and AI-ready data center infrastructure in the global digital economy.
This group of companies, which also includes MGX of Abu Dhabi and the Kuwait Investment Authority, will acquire Aligned from Macquarie Asset Management through the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) and BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP).
This transaction marks the largest data center acquisition announced to date, emphasizing the sector’s vital role in supporting the global expansion of AI.
“Partnering with the Consortium will accelerate our mission to deliver the infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s digital economy,” says Andrew Schaap, Chief Executive Officer of Aligned Data Centers.
“With AIP, MGX, and GIP’s global reach, extensive resources, and deep expertise in AI, energy, and finance, we are well-positioned to scale rapidly, innovate further, and redefine what’s achievable in sustainable data center infrastructure.”
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