The Sherpa Signal · 2026-07-22 MARQUEE DEAL
$40 Billion Data Center Deal
Global Infrastructure Partners leads acquisition
Deal value
$40B
Country
Brazil
Announced
2026-07-21
KEY FACTS
TypeAcquisition
Value$40B
SectorData Center
CountryBrazil
Announced2026-07-21
THE PARTIES
Global Infrastructure PartnersBuyer
MGXBuyer
Aligned Data CentersSeller
Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure PartnershipBuyer
Standout $40B Data Center acquisition
Sherpa analysis
Global Infrastructure Partners secures major data center assets, bolstering its presence in Brazil through this acquisition, which solidifies its position in the growing market.
Parties
- BlackRock (Parent Company)
- Global Infrastructure Partners (Buyer)
- MGX (Buyer)
- Aligned Data Centers (Seller)
- Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership (Buyer)
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