Gip

BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) has been actively involved in significant transactions within the data center sector. Notably, GIP, alongside partners, has completed a substantial $40 billion acquisition of Aligned Data Centers, representing a major move in the industry. This acquisition underscores a strategic focus on expanding its footprint and influence in the rapidly growing data center market.

Further demonstrating its strategic initiatives, GIP has launched a data center joint venture named Coravel, in collaboration with ACS. This new venture has appointed a new leader and has already secured its first customer in Texas. This development indicates a move towards operationalizing its investments and establishing a direct presence in key markets.

These recent activities highlight GIP's intensifying engagement in the data center infrastructure space. The company is not only participating in large-scale acquisitions but also establishing dedicated ventures to manage and grow its assets. This dual approach suggests a strategy aimed at both consolidating market share through major deals and fostering growth through specialized operational entities.

Last updated July 26, 2026