Blackstone Launches AI Data Center Platform and Bids for Volkswagen's Everllence SE
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Blackstone is creating a publicly traded platform for AI data center investments, targeting capital from sovereign wealth and institutional investors. The firm is also competing with Brookfield Asset Management for a controlling stake in Volkswagen's Everllence SE division, alongside other bidders.
Additionally, Blackstone Life Sciences has partnered with Johnson & Johnson to co-fund the clinical progression of an experimental leukemia treatment. RBC Capital initiated coverage of Blackstone with an Outperform rating and a $179 price target.

Feb 28, 2026, 11:30 PM