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Nivida, Microsoft plan to acquire Aligned Data Centers
(MENAFN) A consortium of investors, including Nvidia, Microsoft, and BlackRock, has agreed to acquire Aligned Data Centers for $40 billion, according to reports.
The consortium is composed of the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), with Microsoft and Nvidia as founding members, along with Abu Dhabi-based MGX and BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) unit.
The group plans to purchase all outstanding shares of the company, marking the largest data center transaction globally to date. The deal carries an enterprise value of roughly $40 billion and is expected to accelerate the development of next-generation cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
“The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions,” according to the statement.
“Aligned, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a leading provider of innovative, sustainable and adaptive data center solutions supporting hyperscale and enterprise customers across North and South America,” it added.
Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock and Chairman of AIP, emphasized the significance of the investment: “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.”
The consortium is composed of the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), with Microsoft and Nvidia as founding members, along with Abu Dhabi-based MGX and BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) unit.
The group plans to purchase all outstanding shares of the company, marking the largest data center transaction globally to date. The deal carries an enterprise value of roughly $40 billion and is expected to accelerate the development of next-generation cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
“The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions,” according to the statement.
“Aligned, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a leading provider of innovative, sustainable and adaptive data center solutions supporting hyperscale and enterprise customers across North and South America,” it added.
Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock and Chairman of AIP, emphasized the significance of the investment: “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.”
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