Vantage Data Centers’ Growth Continued in 2024 Driven by AI and Cloud Adoption; Secured a Record $13 Billion in Incremental Funding
Vantage Data Centers reported significant growth in 2024, securing over $13 billion in debt and equity investments. The company expanded its global footprint with major developments including:
- A $9.2 billion equity investment led by DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) and Silver Lake
- A €1.4 billion investment from GIC and MEAG for EMEA operations
- A $3 billion green loan led by Wells Fargo for North American expansion
The company entered new markets and expanded existing ones, breaking ground on six campuses and opening 11 facilities. Notable developments include a 192MW campus in Ohio and a 52MW facility in Dublin. Vantage's global capacity now exceeds 2.6GW across 35 campuses in 21 markets. The company's workforce grew 32% to over 1,700 employees, with new regional presidents appointed in North America, EMEA, and APAC.
Vantage Data Centers ha riportato una crescita significativa nel 2024, assicurando oltre 13 miliardi di dollari in investimenti di debito e capitale. L'azienda ha ampliato la sua presenza globale con importanti sviluppi, tra cui:
- Un investimento in capitale da 9,2 miliardi di dollari guidato da DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) e Silver Lake
- Un investimento di 1,4 miliardi di euro da GIC e MEAG per le operazioni EMEA
- Un prestito verde da 3 miliardi di dollari guidato da Wells Fargo per l'espansione in Nord America
L'azienda è entrata in nuovi mercati e ha ampliato quelli esistenti, avviando sei campus e aprendo 11 strutture. Sviluppi notevoli includono un campus da 192MW in Ohio e una struttura da 52MW a Dublino. La capacità globale di Vantage supera ora 2,6GW distribuiti su 35 campus in 21 mercati. Il personale dell'azienda è aumentato del 32%, superando i 1.700 dipendenti, con nuovi presidenti regionali nominati in Nord America, EMEA e APAC.
Vantage Data Centers reportó un crecimiento significativo en 2024, asegurando más de 13 mil millones de dólares en inversiones de deuda y capital. La empresa amplió su huella global con desarrollos importantes que incluyen:
- Una inversión de capital de 9.2 mil millones de dólares liderada por DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) y Silver Lake
- Una inversión de 1.4 mil millones de euros de GIC y MEAG para operaciones en EMEA
- Un préstamo verde de 3 mil millones de dólares liderado por Wells Fargo para la expansión en América del Norte
La empresa ingresó a nuevos mercados y expandió los existentes, iniciando seis campus y abriendo 11 instalaciones. Desarrollos notables incluyen un campus de 192MW en Ohio y una instalación de 52MW en Dublín. La capacidad global de Vantage ahora excede 2.6GW en 35 campus en 21 mercados. La fuerza laboral de la empresa creció un 32% alcanzando más de 1,700 empleados, con nuevos presidentes regionales nombrados en América del Norte, EMEA y APAC.
Vantage Data Centers는 2024년에 상당한 성장을 보고하며 130억 달러 이상의 부채 및 자본 투자를 확보했습니다. 회사는 다음과 같은 주요 개발을 통해 글로벌 입지를 확장했습니다:
- DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) 및 Silver Lake가 주도한 92억 달러의 자본 투자
- EMEA 운영을 위한 GIC와 MEAG의 14억 유로 투자
- 북미 확장을 위한 웰스파고가 주도한 30억 달러의 녹색 대출
회사는 새로운 시장에 진입하고 기존 시장을 확대하며 6개 캠퍼스를 신설하고 11개의 시설을 개설했습니다. 주요 개발 사항으로는 오하이오의 192MW 캠퍼스와 더블린의 52MW 시설이 있습니다. Vantage의 글로벌 용량은 이제 21개 시장에서 35개 캠퍼스를 통해 2.6GW를 초과합니다. 회사의 직원 수는 32% 증가하여 1,700명이 넘고, 북미, EMEA 및 APAC에 새로운 지역 사장이 임명되었습니다.
Vantage Data Centers a rapporté une croissance significative en 2024, sécurisant plus de 13 milliards de dollars en investissements de dette et en fonds propres. L'entreprise a élargi son empreinte mondiale avec des développements majeurs, notamment :
- Un investissement en capital de 9,2 milliards de dollars dirigé par DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) et Silver Lake
- Un investissement de 1,4 milliard d'euros de GIC et MEAG pour les opérations EMEA
- Un prêt vert de 3 milliards de dollars dirigé par Wells Fargo pour l'expansion en Amérique du Nord
L'entreprise est entrée sur de nouveaux marchés et a élargi ceux existants, en lançant six campus et en ouvrant 11 installations. Parmi les développements notables, on trouve un campus de 192MW dans l'Ohio et une installation de 52MW à Dublin. La capacité globale de Vantage dépasse maintenant 2,6GW répartis sur 35 campus dans 21 marchés. La main-d'œuvre de l'entreprise a augmenté de 32 % pour atteindre plus de 1 700 employés, avec de nouveaux présidents régionaux nommés en Amérique du Nord, EMEA et APAC.
Vantage Data Centers berichtete 2024 von einem erheblichen Wachstum und sicherte sich über 13 Milliarden US-Dollar an Schulden- und Eigenkapitalinvestitionen. Das Unternehmen erweiterte seine globale Präsenz mit wichtigen Entwicklungen, darunter:
- Eine von DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) und Silver Lake angeführte Eigenkapitalinvestition von 9,2 Milliarden US-Dollar
- Eine 1,4 Milliarden Euro-Investition von GIC und MEAG für EMEA-Operationen
- Ein von Wells Fargo angeführter 3 Milliarden US-Dollar grüner Kredit für die Expansion in Nordamerika
Das Unternehmen trat in neue Märkte ein und erweiterte bestehende, indem es sechs Campus gründete und 11 Einrichtungen eröffnete. Zu den bemerkenswerten Entwicklungen zählt ein 192MW Campus in Ohio und eine 52MW-Anlage in Dublin. Vantages globale Kapazität übersteigt nun 2,6GW auf 35 Campus in 21 Märkten. Die Belegschaft des Unternehmens wuchs um 32 % auf über 1.700 Mitarbeiter, mit neuen Regionalpräsidenten, die in Nordamerika, EMEA und APAC ernannt wurden.
- Secured $13 billion in new funding across multiple investments
- Expanded to 2.6GW of planned and existing global capacity
- Opened 11 new data centers and broke ground on 6 new campuses
- 32% year-over-year employee growth
- Strong safety performance with 0.26 Total Recordable Incident Rate
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Insights
The $13 billion capital raise and aggressive expansion by Vantage Data Centers marks a pivotal moment for DigitalBridge (DBRG) investors. This strategic growth positions DBRG to capitalize on the explosive demand for AI infrastructure and cloud computing capacity. The funding structure is particularly noteworthy:
- The $9.2 billion equity investment led by DigitalBridge and Silver Lake demonstrates strong institutional confidence in the data center sector's growth trajectory
- The €1.4 billion EMEA investment and pioneering £600 million asset-backed securitization showcase innovative financing approaches
- The $3 billion green loan aligns with ESG mandates while funding critical expansion
The scale of expansion is remarkable, with Vantage's capacity reaching 2.6GW across 35 campuses. The strategic market selection - including Dublin, Ohio and enhanced presence in Northern Virginia - targets key hyperscale demand centers. The 32% year-over-year employee growth and appointment of regional presidents indicate robust operational scaling.
For DBRG investors, this expansion represents significant potential for recurring revenue growth through long-term hyperscale leases. The diversified global footprint mitigates regional risks while enabling Vantage to serve multinational cloud and AI customers. The focus on sustainability and safety metrics (0.26 incident rate) suggests disciplined operational execution despite rapid growth.
The complex financing architecture deployed by Vantage showcases masterful capital markets execution. The multi-layered funding approach offers several strategic advantages:
- The equity-heavy structure provides flexibility for rapid deployment while maintaining strong balance sheet metrics
- Regional financing vehicles, including Asia's first greenfield hyperscale financing in Taiwan, optimize local market access
- The pioneering EMEA asset-backed securitization creates a template for future funding
This sophisticated capital stack positions Vantage for accelerated growth while potentially lowering the weighted average cost of capital. The green loan component may offer preferential rates while supporting ESG objectives. For DBRG shareholders, this indicates potential for enhanced returns through efficient capital deployment and strategic market positioning.
The return to Silver Lake as an investor adds another layer of validation, given their historical success in technology infrastructure investments. The global investor consortium brings strategic relationships that could facilitate future expansion and customer acquisition.
Company expanded global footprint, entering two new markets, breaking ground on six campuses and opening 11 facilities
Vantage Data Centers’ 192MW campus being developed in
“In 2024, we built upon the previous year’s momentum to meet the demand for hyperscale capacity driven by the rapid adoption of AI and cloud technologies,” said Sureel Choksi, president and CEO of Vantage Data Centers. “Through strategic partnerships with investors and our commitment to sustainable innovation and operational excellence, we continue to expand our reach globally to enable our customers to grow their businesses at unprecedented scale.”
Strategic Capital Investments
The company kicked off 2024 by announcing a
Vantage also secured additional funding from new and existing investors globally. This included a
Strength in Leadership
As Vantage continued to rapidly scale globally, the company attracted industry veterans to lead its growth. In 2024, Vantage appointed new regional presidents in
Vantage also welcomed Emily Friedberg as the company’s first chief technology & innovation officer, cementing its commitment to not only housing the technology of many of the world’s largest, most innovative companies, but investing heavily in Vantage’s own innovation within its global data center platforms.
Vantage’s global employee base reached more than 1,700 at year end, growing
Continued Global Expansion
Throughout 2024, Vantage launched campuses in new and existing markets while continuing to develop many of its growing campuses. In one of several firsts,
Vantage broke ground on six campuses, including a second campus in
In addition, Vantage opened the doors to 11 new data centers last year across
This growth brings Vantage’s planned and existing global capacity to more than 2.6GW. The company now has 35 campuses, including operational and under development, across five continents, spanning 14 countries and 21 markets.
Commitment to Sustainability, Community and EH&S
As Vantage continued to scale, the company maintained its focus on environmental stewardship and innovation and documented its progress towards achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030 in its annual ESG report.
Giving back to its communities is a critical pillar of the company’s culture. Last year, Vantage participated in a number of community engagement endeavors, including the launch of two partnerships in
Committed to a culture of safety, Vantage achieved a Total Recordable Incident Rate of 0.26 in 2024, well below the industry average and below its corporate target despite an
For more information about Vantage’s expanding global presence, visit https://vantage-dc.com/data-center-locations/.
About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across five continents in
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