Aligned Data Centers Acquired for $40 Billion by Consortium Including BlackRock
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
In October 2025, Macquarie Asset Management announced the sale of Aligned Data Centers to a consortium led by BlackRock for $40 billion, marking the largest data center acquisition to date, expected to close in H1 2026. Aligned specializes in large-scale data centers with proprietary cooling systems, amidst a broader trend of significant mergers and acquisitions in the data center sector, as firms increasingly shift focus toward AI technologies.
Jan 23, 2026, 6:11 AM
