Vantage Data Centers announced that it has secured a $1.6 billion investment led by an affiliate of GIC and a unit of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). The funding, in particular, will enable the company to expand its Asia-Pacific operations, including the acquisition of a data center campus in Malaysia.
The U.S.-based company will use the funds to purchase Yondr Group’s hyperscale campus in Johor’s Sedenak Tech Park. Once operational, the site will provide over 300 megawatts of IT capacity, boosting Vantage’s total capacity in the Asia-Pacific region to 1 gigawatt. The investment reflects the growing demand for digital infrastructure, fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence and cloud computing, the company said.
“This significant investment marks a pivotal milestone in our APAC growth journey,” said Jeremy Deutsch, president of Vantage Data Centers, APAC.
“With the support of GIC and ADIA, we are positioned as one of the largest providers of sustainable AI and cloud digital infrastructure in the region.”
“Adding the Johor campus to our portfolio will bring our APAC footprint to 1 GW of capacity. This acquisition enables Vantage APAC to continue to deliver scale and speed for our customers,” he added.
GIC and ADIA already invest in Vantage, and DigitalBridge, a global digital infrastructure investment firm, backs the company as well.
“As a leading global data center developer and operator, Vantage is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for data center capacity in the APAC region.”
“We look forward to contributing to its ongoing expansion and success,” he added.
Founded in 2010, Vantage Data Centers operates hyperscale campuses—large-scale data centers—across five continents, according to its website. Vantage will finalize the investment and the Johor campus acquisition in the fourth quarter.
Khadem AlRemeithi, executive director of the infrastructure department at ADIA, said that more importantly, this expansion of the firm’s existing relationship with Vantage—one of the world’s leading developers and operators of hyperscale data centers—closely aligns with their strategy of investing in infrastructure that not only drives growth but also enables digitalization.
“This new commitment supports the growth of Vantage’s APAC platform at a time when advances in AI and cloud computing are driving regional demand for data center capacity,” he added.
Jon Mauck, senior managing director and head of data centers at DigitalBridge, said Vantage is entering an exciting moment as it accelerates its expansion across APAC.
“GIC and ADIA have been trusted, long-term partners, and their continued support underscores confidence in Vantage’s ability to execute at scale in high-demand markets,” he added.
Vantage Data Centers’ $1.6 billion investment, backed by GIC and ADIA, not only strengthens its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region but also highlights the surging demand for hyperscale digital infrastructure. With the upcoming acquisition of Yondr’s Johor campus, the company will significantly expand its capacity and play a pivotal role in supporting the region’s rapidly growing AI and cloud computing needs.
