Mega Deal: GIP Eyes Aligned Data Centers in $40 Billion Acquisition
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is in advanced discussions to acquire Aligned Data Centers for approximately $40 billion. This acquisition reflects the escalating investment in data centers pivotal for AI development. Investors show heightened interest as AI-related infrastructure investments are predicted to soar in the coming years.
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a BlackRock-owned entity, is negotiating the acquisition of Aligned Data Centers from Macquarie, sources reported to Reuters. The deal, valued at approximately $40 billion, signals strong investor confidence in data centers that support artificial intelligence advancement globally.
Talks are at an advanced stage, involving MGX, an Abu Dhabi-based AI investment firm. This development was first reported by Bloomberg News. MGX, spearheaded by Mubadala and G42, might inject capital into Aligned as part of the acquisition. Key stakeholders including Aligned, MGX, and Mubadala have not commented on these developments, nor have Macquarie, BlackRock, or GIP.
Aligned, headquartered in Texas, raised over $12 billion in early 2023, specializing in AI-related infrastructure with clients like Lambda. A successful acquisition would mark a significant transaction in the private data center industry. Meanwhile, GIP is pursuing a $40 billion deal for utility firm AES, amidst global growth in AI-infrastructure investment.
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