EdgeConneX Acquires Global Data Centers from GT Group

By Global Infrastructure Sherpa · Sep 15, 2025

Acquisition Data Center announced Herzliya, Israel Sep 15, 2025

128000 sqft

Capacity

operating

Stage

EdgeConneX acquired Global Data Centers from GT Group, expanding its presence in the Israeli data center market. The acquisition includes existing data center facilities and development projects.

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

The acquired facilities are located in Herzliya and Petah Tikva, near Tel Aviv. Quote: "The EQT Infrastructure-backed US operator will add two underground facilities in Herzliya and Petah Tikva, near Tel Aviv, adding a combined 128,000 sqft of data centre space."

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Deal Size

The transaction, of which financial details have not been disclosed, represents EdgeConneX’s first hard assets in Israel and indeed the Middle East.

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Capacity

adding a combined 128,000 sqft of data centre space

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Location

an Israel-based data centre operator headquartered in Herzliya

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Announcement

Wednesday 18 February 2026

PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE

EdgeConneX buyer

"EdgeConneX said it is to acquire Global Data Center (GDC), an Israel-based data centre operator headquartered in Herzliya."

Global Data Center seller

"EdgeConneX said it is to acquire Global Data Center (GDC), an Israel-based data centre operator headquartered in Herzliya."

EQT Infrastructure investor

"The EQT Infrastructure-backed US operator will add two underground facilities in Herzliya and Petah Tikva, near Tel Aviv, adding a combined 128,000 sqft of data centre space."

Viola Group investor

"Global Data Center was founded in 2013 by former IBMer Moshe Lasman in cooperation and with the financial backing of the Viola Group, a leading private equity investment firm."

high quality Enriched Feb 19, 2026