In a landmark deal valued at approximately $40 billion, a consortium led by BlackRock and Nvidia has successfully acquired Aligned Data Centers. This strategic partnership includes major stakeholders such as Microsoft and the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP). The acquisition is anticipated to significantly enhance AI infrastructure capabilities, delivering 5GW of operational and planned data center capacity. The consortium, which also features BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners and MGX, aims to propel growth in the AI sector through this substantial investment in data center operations.