(MENAFN) A coalition of major investors—including Nvidia, Microsoft, and BlackRock—has revealed plans to acquire Aligned Data Centers for a staggering $40 billion.

The announcement was made on Wednesday, marking a landmark deal in the data infrastructure sector.

The purchasing group is comprised of a coalition established under the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), which counts Microsoft and Nvidia among its original members.

Also involved are MGX, an investment firm based in Abu Dhabi, and BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) division.

As outlined in an official release, the consortium intends to buy 100% of Aligned’s equity. This move represents the largest data center acquisition ever recorded on a global scale.

Valued at an estimated $40 billion, the deal is expected to strengthen the development of future-oriented cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

The transaction's significance is heightened by its role in shaping the digital frameworks of tomorrow.

"The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions," the companies stated.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Aligned Data Centers is described as "a leading provider of innovative, sustainable and adaptive data center solutions supporting hyperscale and enterprise customers across North and South America."

“With this investment in Aligned Data Centers, we further our goal of delivering the infrastructure necessary to power the future of AI, while offering our clients attractive opportunities to participate in its growth,” remarked Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock and Chairman of AIP, in an official comment.

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