I Squared Capital buys $225M data center portfolio from Cogent Fiber to build AI inference platform
I Squared Capital has acquired a $225 million data center portfolio from Cogent Fiber to establish a new platform focused on AI workloads. The Miami-based firm plans to invest up to $1 billion for upgrades and expansions across the facilities. This strategic move highlights the growing demand for data centers that support AI inference and colocation services in urban areas.
- ▪I Squared Capital purchased 10 data center facilities from Cogent Fiber for $225 million.
- ▪The acquisition provides approximately 53 megawatts of power capacity and 259,000 square feet of colocation space.
- ▪Cogent Communications intends to use the proceeds from the sale primarily for debt reduction.
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