BlackRock Targets $40 Billion Acquisition of Aligned Data Centers

BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners is in advanced talks to acquire Aligned Data Centers for a staggering $40 billion. This ambitious move follows Aligned’s recent success securing $12 billion in financing to increase its data center capacity to 5 GW earlier this year. Currently, the company operates with 600 MW capacity and has 700 MW under construction. Aligned manages or develops 78 data centers, serving as a key player in the growing industry. BlackRock’s acquisition underscores a larger trend of investment in data center infrastructure.