Aligned Data Centers has secured over $12 billion in its latest capital raise, comprising more than $5 billion in primary equity and $7 billion in new debt commitments. The funding, supported by Macquarie Asset Management and other global digital infrastructure investors, will accelerate Aligned’s development of over 5 GW of planned future capacity across the Americas to meet surging demand for AI and cloud infrastructure.
The investment will enable Aligned to scale its innovative and sustainable data center solutions for hyperscale and enterprise customers. With a decade-long track record of deploying advanced cooling systems optimized for high-performance GPUs, Aligned is well-positioned to support AI workloads and evolving customer requirements. This funding highlights the company’s commitment to strategic growth and delivering cutting-edge infrastructure for the most demanding digital applications.
Andrew Schaap, CEO of Aligned Data Centers, emphasized the importance of this milestone: “This investment will fuel our continued growth, enabling us to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving demands of our customers today and in the future.” Anton Moldan, Senior Managing Director at Macquarie Asset Management, added, “With trends in digitization, cloud adoption, and high-performance AI applications, Aligned is poised to provide world-leading data center solutions.”
• Key Facts:
• Capital Raised: $12+ billion, including $5+ billion in primary equity and $7+ billion in debt commitments.
• Investors: Led by Macquarie Asset Management and other global digital infrastructure investors.
• Planned Expansion: Development of over 5 GW of capacity across the Americas to support hyperscale and enterprise customers.
• Specialized Capabilities: Over a decade of experience deploying innovative cooling solutions optimized for AI-ready infrastructure and high-performance GPUs.
• Strategic Vision: Focused on sustainable, adaptive data center solutions to meet growing AI and cloud demand.
- Aligned Data Centers, founded in 2013 and based in Plano, Texas, serves hyperscale cloud providers, enterprises, and managed service providers with innovative infrastructure designed to meet the growing demands of AI and cloud computing. The company operates strategically located data centers in Dallas, Texas; Phoenix, Arizona; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Ashburn, Virginia. Key leaders include Andrew Schaap, Chief Executive Officer, who previously held senior roles at Digital Realty and played a pivotal role in its growth and expansion. Jennifer Fritzsche, Chief Financial Officer, brings extensive expertise in financial management and telecommunications, having served as a Managing Director and Senior Equity Analyst at Wells Fargo Securities.
- In August 2024, the company became the first data center provider to earn the Open Compute Project (OCP) Ready for Hyperscale certification for its ORD-02 facility in Chicagoland. This recognition highlights Aligned’s capabilities in accommodating hyperscale deployments and its adherence to rigorous industry standards.
- Earlier in the year, Aligned’s Phoenix (PHX-04) and Chicagoland (ORD-02) data centers received Three Green Globe® certifications from the Green Building Initiative. This accolade reflects the company’s dedication to energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact in its facility designs and operations.