Microsoft invests in VEIR's superconducting cable technology for data centers

By Global Infrastructure Sherpa · Nov 12, 2025

Investment Data Center announced USA Nov 12, 2025

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Microsoft invested in VEIR, a startup developing superconducting cables for data centers, to address the increasing power demands of AI workloads. The investment signals confidence in VEIR's technology as essential infrastructure for next-generation data centers.

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VEIR adapts transmission line tech for AI data centers facing power crises

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The Massachusetts company's 3-megawatt cable system could solve space and heat problems plaguing next-generation facilities, with pilots starting next year before a 2027 commercial launch.

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The Massachusetts company's 3-megawatt cable system could solve space and heat problems plaguing next-generation facilities, with pilots starting next year before a 2027 commercial launch.

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PUBLISHED: Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 1:12 PM UTC

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with pilots starting next year before a 2027 commercial launch.

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Microsoft investor

"Microsoft-backed VEIR targets data centers with superconductors"

VEIR developer

"Microsoft-backed VEIR targets data centers with superconductors"

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